Mobile hanging in Exeter
Professional mobile hanging services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
We're a general handyman service that turns its hand to things. We're not specialist installers.
Most of what people call out a handyman for is time and a decent pair of hands. That is what you are booking: a handyman for the hours you choose, working through your list.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How booking works
Bookable by the hour
- Repairs, adjustments and replacements on what is already there
- Fitting, hanging, mounting and assembling
- Small jobs batched into one visit
Take this to a specialist
- Work that needs a certificate or sign-off
- Structural work, and anything notifiable under building regulations
- Manufacturer-warranty installs that only an approved installer can carry out
Not sure which yours is? Describe the job and we will tell you
Professional mobile hanging - secure ceiling fixing at the right height so baby can watch the movement safely. No risk of pulling it down.
Mesmerising Movement
Babies love watching mobiles spin and float. Properly hung at the right height, they're captivating entertainment - but they need secure fixing so there's no risk of falling.
💡 Pro tip: Position slightly to the side of the cot rather than directly above - it's more comfortable for baby to watch and you won't knock it reaching in.
Why Professional Hanging Matters
| ✅ Properly Hung | ❌ Badly Hung |
|---|---|
| Secure fixing | Falls risk |
| Right height | Too high or low |
| Properly balanced | Tilted, spinning badly |
| Safe for baby | Reachable |
Mobile Placement
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Over cot | Sleep-time watching |
| Over changing table | Distraction during changes |
| Play mat area | Development play |
| Feeding spot | Calm distraction |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Best location agreed |
| Check | Ceiling construction verified |
| Fix | Secure hook installed |
| Hang | Mobile balanced and adjusted |
📦 You're Left With
- Mobile securely hung
- Right height for baby
- Properly balanced
- Safe from grabbing
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single mobile | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Multiple mobiles | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Difficult ceiling | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Mobile cost additional if not supplied.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ New baby - Nursery setup
✅ Gift mobile - Need it hung
✅ Heavy mobile - Proper fixing needed
✅ Safety concern - Worried about DIY fixing
Why Choose Us for Mobile hanging in Exeter?
Secure ceiling fixing
Safe height for baby
Properly balanced
Can't be pulled down
What to Expect
Step 1: Position
Agree best location for baby to watch.
Step 2: Fix
Install secure ceiling hook.
Step 3: Hang
Balance and adjust mobile.
🔧 DIY Tips
Hanging yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Ceiling hook (appropriate type)
- Drill
- Stud finder or joist detector
- Step ladder
📐 Height guide
- 12-16 inches above mattress surface
- Baby can't reach when standing
- You can reach to wind/adjust
- Clear of cot sides when lifted
- Slightly off-centre is fine
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fixing into plasterboard only (too weak)
- Too low (grabbing risk)
- Directly above face (neck strain)
- Not balanced properly
💡 Pro trick: Find a ceiling joist with a stud finder and fix into that. Worth the effort for a secure hang that won't worry you.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
👶 Developmental note - mobiles are recommended for the first few months. Once baby can pull up, it's time to remove it for safety.
When to remove:
- Baby can grab it
- Baby can pull themselves up
- Around 5-6 months usually
- Earlier if very active
Related services:
- Nursery setup
- Shelf fitting
- Picture hanging
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should a mobile hang?
Over the cot is traditional - baby can watch it while falling asleep. Over the changing table works too - keeps them occupied during nappy changes. 12-16 inches above is about right.
How do you fix it to the ceiling?
Proper ceiling hook into a joist ideally. For lighter mobiles, a toggle fitting into plasterboard works. We check what's above and use appropriate fixings.
Can baby reach and grab it?
Shouldn't be able to - that's why height matters. High enough to watch but not grab. Once they can pull themselves up, the mobile usually comes down.
What if my ceiling is artex or old?
Not a problem - we work with whatever you've got. Older ceilings just need the right approach to find solid fixing points.
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