Cable tray fitting in Exeter
Professional cable tray 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
Cable tray fitted under your desk to keep all those wires tidy and off the floor. Simple job, big difference to how your workspace looks.
The Simple Solution to Desk Cable Mess
You know that tangle of wires under your desk? Power cables, monitor leads, phone chargers, USB hubs, ethernet cables - all in a heap on the floor where you kick them every time you move your chair.
A cable tray sorts this in 30 minutes. Wire basket under the desk, everything goes in it, cables off the floor. Done.
💡 Pro tip: Cable trays also protect your cables from being rolled over by your office chair, which gradually damages them over time.
What You're Getting Rid Of
| ✅ With Cable Tray | ❌ Without |
|---|---|
| Cables contained under desk | Cables everywhere on the floor |
| Clean workspace | Looks messy even when tidy on top |
| Easy to add new cables | Have to untangle the nest first |
| Nothing to kick or trip over | Constant battle with wires |
What's Involved
🔧 The Fitting Process
- Measure - work out the best position under your desk
- Fix - secure the tray using clamps or screws (your choice)
- Route - put all your cables in the tray neatly
- Test - make sure everything still reaches and works
📦 What You End Up With
- All desk cables hidden in mesh tray
- Power strips and excess cable stored away
- Floor clear under your desk
- Professional home office look
Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single cable tray fitting | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Plus cost of tray if you need me to supply it (£15-30 typically).
Based on £60 minimum (first hour).
Ideal For
✅ Home office setups - multiple monitors and peripherals
✅ Rental properties - can use clamp-on trays, no drilling needed
✅ Before photos on LinkedIn - tidy workspace looks professional
✅ Gaming setups - PC, monitors, console all wired but tidy
Why Choose Us for Cable tray fitting in Exeter?
Wires hidden under desk
No cables on the floor
Clean, professional workspace
Easy access for changes
What to Expect
Step 1: Position Check
I measure where the tray will sit - usually at the back of the desk so it's completely hidden when you're sitting there.
Step 2: Secure It
Tray gets fixed in place using the mounting system that suits your desk - clamps, screws, or adhesive depending on what you want.
Step 3: Load & Test
All the cables get routed into the tray. Power strip goes in there too if you want. Quick test everything still works.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit one yourself? It's pretty straightforward:
🔧 What you need
- Cable tray (measure your desk first - you want it to run most of the width)
- Screwdriver or drill (if fixing with screws)
- Cable ties
- Tape measure
📐 Positioning
- Measure the width of your desk minus about 10cm each side
- Position the tray at the back of the desk, centered
- Make sure it's not in the way of your legs when you sit down
- Check cables can reach from devices to the tray
✂️ Fitting
- Mark where fixings will go
- If drilling, make sure you're not going to drill through the desk top
- Fix the tray securely - it needs to hold the weight of cables and power strips
- Route cables into tray from the device end first
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fixing tray too far back - cables won't reach
- Not checking leg clearance - then you can't sit properly
- Over-tightening screws on chipboard desks - they'll just strip out
- Forgetting to unplug everything first (obvious but worth saying)
💡 Pro trick: Use velcro cable ties instead of zip ties for bundling cables in the tray - makes it much easier when you need to change something.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple desks? Do them all in one visit - I'm already there with the gear, saves you money.
Standing desk? Cable trays work fine - just need to make sure there's enough cable slack for when the desk goes up and down.
Old house with wonky floors? Your desk is probably level even if your floor isn't, so cable tray will be fine. Common situation in Exeter properties - I deal with it all the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cable tray and why would I want one?
It's a wire mesh basket that fits under your desk to hold all your cables - power strips, excess wire, chargers, the lot. Keeps everything tidy and off the floor so you're not kicking cables or looking at a mess under your desk.
Will it fit my desk?
Almost certainly yes - cable trays come in different sizes and I fit them to suit your desk. As long as there's a bit of clearance under your desk (which there usually is), we're fine.
Do I need to buy the cable tray myself?
Either way works. If you've already got one, great - I'll fit it. If not, let me know your desk size and I'll grab the right one. Usually costs £15-30 for the tray itself.
How long does fitting take?
About half an hour to 45 minutes usually. Measure up, fix the tray securely under your desk, route the cables into it, job done.
Can you fit it without drilling my desk?
Depends on the desk. Some cable trays clamp on, others need a couple of screws. If your desk is one you're renting or don't want to put holes in, I'll use a clamp-on version or adhesive fixings.
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