Bathroom accessory fitting in Exeter
Professional bathroom accessory fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bathroom accessories fitted properly without cracking your tiles. Towel rails, toilet roll holders, and other bits mounted securely and level.
Tiles Are Expensive to Replace
One wrong move drilling bathroom tiles and you've cracked a £30 tile. Then you need to replace it, match the grout, and it never quite looks right. Professional fitting means your accessories go up without drama - first time, no cracks, no wobbles.
💡 Pro tip: Cheap drill bits are the main reason DIYers crack tiles. Proper tile bits cost more but save you a fortune in broken tiles.
What Makes the Difference
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Risk |
|---|---|
| Pilot holes in right place | Drill slips, scratches glaze |
| Correct pressure and speed | Crack tile or shatter it |
| Properly sealed fixings | Water gets behind, tiles lift |
| Level mounting | Wonky towel rail forever |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Mark | Position accessories where you want them |
| Drill | Carefully drill through tiles without damage |
| Fix | Secure accessories with proper fixings |
| Seal | Silicone around any gaps if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- Accessories fitted level and secure
- No cracked or damaged tiles
- Professionally finished bathroom
- Everything ready to use
Pricing Guide
| Accessories | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 items | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| 4-6 items | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You supply the accessories.
Perfect For...
✅ New bathroom suite - finishing touches
✅ Quick refresh - update tired accessories
✅ Old house - careful drilling needed
✅ Rental property - tenant-proof fixing
Why Choose Us for Bathroom accessory fitting in Exeter?
Drilled through tiles without cracking
Fitted level and secure
Sealed properly to prevent water ingress
Looks professional, not bodged
What to Expect
Step 1: Position and Mark
I'll hold accessories in position, check they're where you want them and at sensible height, then mark drilling points.
Step 2: Drill Carefully
Use proper tile bits to drill through without cracking. Slow and steady - can't rush this part.
Step 3: Fix Securely
Screw accessories in place with appropriate fixings (often different from what comes in the box), check they're level and tight.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to risk your own tiles? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Proper tile drill bits (NOT masonry bits)
- Variable speed drill
- Masking tape
- Spirit level
- Pencil
- Silicone sealant
📐 Drilling tiles safely
- Mark position with masking tape (stops drill slipping)
- Start with small pilot hole, very slow speed
- Keep drill perpendicular to tile
- Use light pressure - let the bit do the work
- Once through tile, switch to masonry bit for wall
- Vacuum as you go
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using masonry bits on tiles - cracks them
- Too much pressure - shatters tile
- Drill on hammer mode - destroys tiles
- Not checking for pipes/cables behind
💡 Pro trick: Put water in the hole as you drill - acts as coolant and stops the bit overheating. Much less likely to crack the tile.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Getting bathroom redecorated? Fit accessories AFTER tiling and painting. Trying to work around them is annoying, and you might want them in different positions anyway.
Multiple rooms? If you're fitting accessories in ensuite, main bathroom, and downstairs loo, do them all together. More efficient than three separate callouts.
Period bathrooms? Exeter's older houses often have lovely vintage tiles. Extra care needed, but they usually drill fine if done properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you drill tiles without cracking them?
Yes - with the right drill bits, technique, and patience. Tile drilling is one of those things that looks easy but goes wrong quickly if you rush it. I've drilled thousands of tiles in Exeter bathrooms - know what I'm doing.
What accessories can you fit?
Towel rails, toilet roll holders, soap dishes, toothbrush holders, robe hooks, grab rails - anything that fixes to bathroom walls. Simple stuff, but needs doing properly so it doesn't fall off or crack your expensive tiles.
Do I need to buy the accessories first?
Yes - you choose what you want (style, finish, size), I'll fit it. Makes sense because you'll be looking at it every day, should be stuff you actually like. Just check it comes with fixings.
How long does it take?
Half hour to 45 minutes usually for a few accessories - toilet roll holder, towel rail, couple of hooks. Drilling tiles can't be rushed, but it's not a long job. Often done as part of a bigger bathroom refresh.
What if the tiles are old or delicate?
Extra care needed, but usually fine. Old glazed tiles can be more brittle than modern ones, so I'll go even more carefully. If tiles are cracked already or very loose, that's a different problem that needs addressing first.
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