Picture hanging in Exeter
Professional picture hanging services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Picture hung level and secure with the right fixings for your wall. No wonky frames, no worrying if it'll fall off. Just a straight picture that stays put.
The Perfectly Level Picture
Sounds simple, doesn't it? Hang one picture straight. But anyone who's tried knows it's surprisingly annoying to get right - especially on your own.
💡 Pro tip: Most picture wire hangers make perfectly level hanging nearly impossible. For important pieces, I often mount from two points instead - much more stable and easier to get dead level.
Why Professional Hanging Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Level checked with actual spirit level | "Looks about right" |
| Correct fixing for wall type | Same hook for every wall |
| Wire/cord checked for fraying | Hoping the wire holds |
| Tested before walking away | Fingers crossed it stays up |
Wall types matter:
- Plasterboard needs cavity fixings, not regular hooks
- Old lath and plaster can crumble if you're not careful
- Solid walls can take normal hooks but you need to drill properly
- Heavy pictures need multiple fixings regardless of wall type
What You Get
🔧 The Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | We agree height and position, mark it carefully |
| Fix | Drill if needed, fit proper fixings for wall type |
| Hang | Mount picture, check level, test it's secure |
📦 You're Left With
- Picture that's actually level
- Secure fixing you can trust
- No extra holes from "nearly got it" attempts
- Clean floor (I vacuum up drill dust)
Pricing Guide
| Number of Pictures | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single picture | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| 2-3 pictures | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| 4-6 pictures | 1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Got a whole wall to hang? See our multiple picture hanging service.
Perfect For...
✅ Special artwork - that expensive piece you don't want to risk
✅ Heavy frames - solid wood frames that need proper fixings
✅ Tricky walls - plasterboard or old plaster where DIY often fails
✅ Precise positioning - when it absolutely has to be level
Why Choose Us for Picture hanging in Exeter?
Hung perfectly level first time
Right fixings for your wall type
No damage to walls or artwork
Multiple pictures? We'll do them together
What to Expect
Step 1: Position Agreement
We hold the picture where you're thinking, check the height, see how it looks. No drilling until you're happy with the spot.
Step 2: Measure & Fix
I measure and mark precisely, then drill if needed and fit the right fixing for your wall type and picture weight.
Step 3: Hang & Level
Picture goes up, I check it's genuinely level (not just looks level), test it's secure, done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to have a go yourself? Here's how to do it properly:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spirit level (your eye can't judge level - trust me)
- Tape measure and pencil
- Drill (if going into solid wall)
- Appropriate picture fixings for your wall type
- Stepladder if hanging high
📏 Getting position right
- Hold picture against wall roughly where you want it
- Step back - does it look right in the space?
- Measure from ceiling/floor to get exact height
- Mark lightly where the top corners will be
- Measure where the hook/wire will sit when hung
- Mark the fixing point
🔨 Choosing fixings
- Light pictures (under 2kg): Regular picture hooks on solid walls
- Medium pictures (2-5kg): Proper wall plugs or plasterboard anchors
- Heavy pictures (over 5kg): Two fixings minimum, rated for weight
- Plasterboard walls: NEVER use regular hooks - always use cavity fixings
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not using a spirit level (your eye lies constantly)
- Same fixings for every wall type
- Hanging from a single point when heavy
- Not checking wire condition on old frames
💡 Pro trick: For wire hangers, measure how much the wire "sags" when holding the picture, then add that distance above where you want the top of the frame. Much easier than trying to calculate hook position.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🖼️ Multiple pictures? If you've got several to hang, let's do them all in one visit. I'm already there with the tools and fixings - much more cost-effective than separate trips.
Gallery walls? For multiple pictures arranged together, see our multiple picture hanging service - we'll layout and hang the whole arrangement.
Exeter's old houses? Those thick walls are actually great for pictures - solid as can be once you're through the plaster. Much better than modern plasterboard if you've got heavy artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't I just hang a picture myself?
Of course you can - but if you've ever spent 20 minutes getting one straight, made three extra holes, or worried it might fall off, you'll appreciate someone doing it right first time. Plus I bring the right fixings for your specific wall.
What if my walls are plasterboard?
That's fine - I use proper plasterboard fixings that spread the load. Regular picture hooks just pull straight out of plasterboard. I use cavity anchors or toggles that actually hold.
How much does a single picture cost to hang?
Single pictures are £60 (my minimum callout). But if you've got a few to hang, we can do them all in one visit - makes much more sense economically.
Do I need to provide picture hooks?
No - I carry a range of fixings for different weights and wall types. Once I see your picture and wall, I'll use whatever's appropriate.
What about heavy framed artwork?
Heavy pictures (over 5kg) need proper fixings, not just hooks. I'll use the right anchors or screws for the weight and wall type. If it's really heavy or valuable, I'll use two fixings for redundancy.
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