Oven guard fitting in Exeter
Professional oven guard fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional oven guard fitting - barriers to protect children from hot oven doors and hob surfaces. Essential kitchen childproofing.
Hot Surfaces, Curious Hands
Oven doors get extremely hot. Hobs have flames and grabable pan handles. Children don't understand hot until they're burned. A guard creates a physical barrier they can't bypass.
💡 Pro tip: Guards that include a hob barrier stop children reaching up and grabbing pan handles - as dangerous as the hot surfaces themselves.
Why Guards Are Essential
| ✅ With Guard | ❌ Without Guard |
|---|---|
| Can't touch hot door | Burns happen fast |
| Can't reach pans | Scalds from pulled pans |
| Safe to cook | Constant vigilance |
| Peace of mind | Accidents waiting |
Guard Types
| Type | What It Protects |
|---|---|
| Door guard | Hot oven glass |
| Hob guard | Pan handles, flames |
| Combined | Both door and hob |
| Cooker guard | Whole appliance |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check cooker type and guard fit |
| Position | Optimal placement for protection |
| Fit | Secure installation |
| Test | Access and protection verified |
📦 You're Left With
- Guard securely fitted
- Hot surfaces protected
- Normal cooking unaffected
- Kitchen made safer
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Oven door guard | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Hob guard | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Combined/cooker guard | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Guard cost additional if not supplied.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Crawling baby - Kitchen exploring
✅ Hot oven door - Glass gets dangerous
✅ Pan handles - Grabbing risk
✅ Full childproofing - Part of kitchen safety
Why Choose Us for Oven guard fitting in Exeter?
Hot door protected
Hob edge guarded
Child can't reach
Kitchen made safer
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Check cooker type and guard compatibility.
Step 2: Fit
Install guard securely.
Step 3: Test
Verify protection and cooking access.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting yourself? Here's what works:
🔧 What you'll need
- Oven guard (correct type)
- Possibly drill and screws
- Cleaning supplies
- Measuring tape
📐 Fitting tips
- Clean mounting surfaces
- Check guard fits your cooker
- Position for maximum protection
- Secure all attachment points
- Test door opening works
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Guard doesn't fit cooker
- Weak adhesive (guard falls)
- Blocks door opening
- Gap child can reach through
💡 Pro trick: Magnetic guards work on some cookers without drilling. Check what your cooker's made of first.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔥 Burn severity - oven doors can exceed 200°C. Children's skin burns faster than adults. Even brief contact causes serious injury.
Also consider:
- Hob knob covers
- Pan handle positioning
- Cooker cable management
- Hot tap guards
Related services:
- Kitchen childproofing
- Cabinet locks
- Drawer locks
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an oven guard do?
Creates a barrier around the hot oven door and hob edge. Children can't touch hot surfaces or reach up to grab pan handles. Some guards do door only, others include hob barrier.
Will it fit my oven?
Most guards are adjustable or universal fit. Some cooker types need specific guards. Send us your cooker model and we'll advise on the right guard.
Does it affect using the oven?
Properly fitted guards don't interfere with normal cooking. Door guards hinge open, hob guards are positioned to allow pot access. You'll barely notice it.
At what age is this needed?
From crawling age until children understand heat danger - usually 4-5 years. Some keep guards longer. Better safe than burned.
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