Bike hook installation in Exeter
Professional bike hook installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bike hooks fitted to garage or shed walls for vertical hanging storage. Simple, effective way to get bikes off the floor and save space.
The Simplest Bike Storage Solution
Don't need fancy ceiling hoists or expensive racks. Two wall hooks per bike and you're sorted. Hang bikes vertically, free up floor space, grab and go when you need them. Dead simple, works brilliantly.
💡 Pro tip: Vertical hanging is actually better for bikes than leaning them - puts less stress on wheels and doesn't risk warping them over time.
Why Wall Hooks Work
| ✅ Wall Hooks | ❌ Floor Leaning |
|---|---|
| Bikes off floor completely | Takes up valuable floor space |
| Multiple bikes in small area | Bikes fall over domino-style |
| Easy to grab bike you want | Wrestling bikes apart |
| Cheap and simple | Still just as awkward |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check wall type, plan hook spacing |
| Fix | Drill and secure hooks to studs/solid wall |
| Test | Hang bike to check security and spacing |
📦 You're Left With
- Hooks securely mounted
- Bikes hanging vertically off floor
- More garage space
- Quick daily access
Pricing Guide
| Number of Hooks | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 hooks (1-2 bikes) | 30 mins | £60 |
| 5-8 hooks (3-4 bikes) | 45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). You supply the hooks.
Perfect For...
✅ Small garages - maximize wall space
✅ Family with multiple bikes - everyone's bike accessible
✅ Regular cyclists - grab and go storage
✅ Sheds and outbuildings - simple effective storage
Why Choose Us for Bike hook installation in Exeter?
Fixed securely to wall studs or solid wall
Bikes hang vertically to save space
Quick access when you need your bike
Multiple bikes in small space
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Layout
Mark where hooks need to go, check spacing works for your bikes and allows easy access to each one.
Step 2: Fix Securely
Drill into studs or solid wall (depending on wall type), screw hooks in securely. Has to hold bike weight safely.
Step 3: Test and Adjust
Hang a bike, check it's secure and at right height. Adjust if needed before you hang all your bikes.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Straightforward enough:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Stud finder (for plasterboard walls)
- Drill with appropriate bits
- Spirit level
- Pencil
- Bike hooks (buy decent ones)
📐 Installation steps
- Find wall studs if plasterboard
- Mark hook positions (check spacing with bike)
- Drill pilot holes
- Screw hooks in firmly
- Test with bike weight before using
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Screwing into plasterboard between studs - pulls out
- Hooks too close together - bikes clash
- Hooks too high - can't lift bike onto them easily
- Cheap hooks that bend under weight
💡 Pro trick: Mount hooks at different heights - every other one slightly higher. Handlebars clear each other better when bikes are hung alternately high and low.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Kids' bikes? Mount hooks lower so they can reach. Or have adult bikes high, kids' bikes at lower level underneath.
Combining storage? Wall hooks for regular bikes, ceiling hoist for rarely-used ones. Mix and match to suit your space and usage.
Hook types? Get proper bike storage hooks, not just general utility hooks. They're shaped for wheel rims and usually rubberized to protect the wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do vertical bike hooks work?
Hook goes on the wall, you lift your bike's front wheel and hang it from the wheel. Bike hangs vertically against the wall instead of leaning. Saves loads of floor space, and you can fit multiple bikes in a row.
Can you fit them to any wall?
Solid brick or block walls, easy. Stud walls (plasterboard over timber), yes but need to hit the studs. Thin shed walls, might need backing boards. I'll assess your wall and advise what'll work.
How many hooks per bike?
One hook per bike - you hang it by the front wheel. Space them about 40-50cm apart and you can line up several bikes along a wall. Family of cyclists can store 3-4 bikes in couple of meters of wall space.
Will it damage my bike?
No - the hook supports the wheel rim, which is designed to take the weight. Been standard bike storage for decades. As long as the hook's the right type for your wheel size, bike hangs perfectly happily.
What about heavy bikes?
Standard hooks are fine for normal bikes. E-bikes or really heavy mountain bikes might need heavy-duty hooks and extra-secure fixing. I'll check what you've got and fit appropriate hooks.
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