Home cinema setup in Exeter
Professional home cinema setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60/hr (1st) then £50/hr
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Home cinema equipment installed properly - projector ceiling or wall mounted, screen fitted and aligned, speakers positioned correctly, cables run neatly. We handle the physical installation and basic setup so you can enjoy your system without drilling holes in the wrong places.
Buying cinema equipment is easy. Installing it properly is harder. Projectors need correct throw distance and height. Screens need level mounting. Speakers need positioning for decent sound. Cables need hiding. We've done enough of these to know what works.
What We Install
| Component | Installation Details | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Projector | Ceiling or wall mount, aligned with screen | 45-60 mins |
| Screen | Wall or ceiling mounted, level and tensioned | 45-60 mins |
| Soundbar | Wall mounted below screen, level and secure | 30 mins |
| Surround speakers | Wall mounted at correct height/angles | 60-90 mins |
| Subwoofer | Positioned for best bass response | 15 mins |
| Cable management | Trunking, clips, or concealment | 30-60 mins |
Typical Installations
| Setup Type | What's Involved | Time Guide | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic projector & screen | Ceiling mount projector, wall mount screen | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Projector, screen, soundbar | As above plus soundbar wall mounting | 2.5 hrs | £135 |
| Full 5.1 surround | Projector, screen, 5 speakers, sub, cabling | 4 hrs | £210 |
| Complex/concealed cabling | Additional time for in-wall cable routing | +1-2 hrs | +£50-100 |
Why Choose Us for Home cinema setup in Exeter?
Professional projector mounting
Screen installation and alignment
Speaker positioning and cabling
Equipment setup and testing
What to Expect
1. Planning & Positioning We assess your room layout, confirm equipment mounting points, check ceiling/wall suitability, measure throw distances for projector placement, and plan cable routes. We'll flag any issues before drilling.
2. Professional Installation We mount the screen first (reference point for everything else), install projector mount and align with screen, position and mount speakers at correct angles, run cables neatly, and secure everything properly.
3. Basic Setup & Testing We power everything on, check projector focus and keystone, verify all speakers are working, ensure cables are secure, and test basic functionality. You handle the detailed AV settings and calibration.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy installing your own cinema? Here's what trips people up:
- Throw distance matters: Projectors need specific distance from screen for image size - measure before mounting
- Height is critical: Projector lens should align with top third of screen - too high or low and you get keystone distortion
- Speaker angles: Front speakers should angle toward listening position, surrounds at ear height, rear slightly behind
- Cable planning: Work out routes before drilling - nothing worse than realising cables won't reach
- Weight bearing: Projectors are heavy - ceiling mounts need fixing to joists, not just plasterboard
- Screen tension: Pull-down screens need level mounting or they hang crooked - spring rollers are fiddly
If you're comfortable with drilling, measuring, and have time to research positioning, DIY is possible. If you want it done right without the learning curve, that's where we help.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
What we don't do: Electrical work requiring Part P certification (new sockets, wiring), network cabling for streaming, complex AV receiver programming, or system design. We do physical installation and basic setup.
Equipment supply: You buy the gear, we install it. We can advise on positioning requirements but we're not AV consultants or retailers.
Ceiling types: Plasterboard on joists is ideal for projector mounting. Concrete needs different fixings. Suspended ceilings are problematic - we'll advise.
Cable types: HDMI for video, speaker cable for audio. You supply cables or we can collect them (time used from your booking). Budget £30-80 depending on run lengths.
Projector positioning: Ceiling mount is most common. Wall/shelf mounting works but limits seating positions. Throw distance determines how far from the screen.
Screen types: Fixed frame screens stay up permanently. Pull-down/electric screens hide away. Electric screens need power nearby.
Sound positioning: 5.1 surround needs front left/right/centre, surround left/right, subwoofer. 7.1 adds rear left/right. Positioning matters more than expensive speakers.
Room treatment: We don't do acoustic treatment or blackout installation - that's specialist work. But we'll mention if your room has obvious sound/light issues.
Access: Loft access helps for ceiling-mounted projectors and in-ceiling speakers. No access means surface-mounted cabling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does home cinema setup cost?
Home cinema setup is charged at £60 for the first hour, then £50/hr after. Basic projector and screen installation takes 2-3 hours (£110-160). Full systems with surround sound take 3-4 hours (£160-210). Complex installs are quoted separately.
What's included in home cinema installation?
We handle physical installation - mounting projectors, fitting screens, positioning speakers, running cables neatly, and basic setup. We don't do electrical work (you need an electrician for new sockets) or complex AV programming (you'd need a specialist).
Can you hide all the cables?
We can run cables neatly using trunking, clips, or through walls where accessible. Full in-wall cable routing needs more extensive work and costs more. We'll advise on the best approach for your room.
Do you supply the cinema equipment?
No, you supply the projector, screen, speakers, and AV equipment. We physically install it all. We can advise on positioning and what you need, but we're not AV retailers or system designers.
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