Bathroom setup new home in Exeter
Professional bathroom setup new home services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bathroom mirrors, towel rails, shelves, and accessories all fitted properly in your new home. Everything level, securely fixed, and your bathroom ready to use without living out of boxes.
Get Your Bathroom Functional Fast
You've just moved in and your bathroom's a blank canvas with towels in a pile and your toothbrush balanced on the sink edge. Those mirrors and rails you bought are still in boxes, and you're not sure how to drill through tiles without cracking them.
One visit and your bathroom's sorted - mirrors up, towels hung properly, everything where it should be.
💡 Pro tip: Book bathroom setup for day 1 or 2 of your move. Having one room properly sorted makes a huge difference when everything else is chaos.
DIY Installation vs Professional Fitting
| ✅ Fitted Professionally | ❌ DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Drilled through tiles without cracks | Cracked tile, emergency repair needed |
| Everything perfectly level | Wonky mirror you notice every day |
| Secure fixings in right wall plugs | Towel rail pulled out of wall |
| Tidy finish, no exposed raw plugs | Filler everywhere, still not quite right |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Bathroom Setup
| Item | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Mirrors | Fitted level, secure fixings for the weight |
| Towel Rails | Positioned right height, fixed solidly to wall |
| Shelves | Level, anchored properly (especially in tiles) |
| Toilet Roll Holder | Right height, secure (these get used a lot!) |
| Extras | Robe hooks, soap dishes, whatever you've got |
📦 You're Left With:
- Fully functional bathroom
- Everything level and secure
- No cracked tiles or messy holes
- Can actually use your towels
Pricing Guide
| What Needs Fitting | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple setup (mirror + 2 towel rails) | 45 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Standard bathroom (mirror, rails, holder, shelf) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Full setup (multiple mirrors, several shelves and rails) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Difficult walls (very thick tiles, old solid walls) may add time.
Perfect For Your New Home If...
✅ Just moved in - want one room properly functional
✅ Tiled walls - nervous about drilling through expensive tiles
✅ Rented property - want it done right so you get deposit back
✅ No time/tools - easier to get someone in than faff about
Why Choose Us for Bathroom setup new home in Exeter?
All accessories fitted securely
Proper fixing for tile walls
Level mirrors and shelves
Bathroom ready to use same day
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan Positions
I check what you want where, make sure heights are practical (towel rails at the right level, mirror positioned sensibly), and mark up carefully.
Step 2: Drill & Fix
Careful drilling (especially through tiles), proper wall plugs for the surface, secure fixings that'll actually hold the weight. No shortcuts.
Step 3: Level & Tidy
Everything fitted level, checked it's all secure, cleaned up any dust from drilling. Your bathroom's ready to use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting to plasterboard? Fine. Drilling through tiles? Be very careful.
🔧 Tools you'll need:
- Drill with variable speed
- Masonry drill bits (standard walls)
- Tile drill bits (for tiled walls)
- Spirit level
- Pencil
- Right wall plugs for your wall type
- Screwdriver
📐 Fitting a bathroom mirror:
- Work out position - roughly where you want it, make sense for your height
- Mark fixing points - use the mirror's brackets to mark where screws go
- Check it's level - spirit level across the marks (this matters!)
- Drill pilot holes - start slow, especially through tiles
- Insert wall plugs - tap them in flush with wall surface
- Fix brackets - screw them in securely
- Hang mirror - check it's level, tighten everything up
For tiles specifically:
- Use proper tile drill bits (they have pointed carbide tips)
- Start drilling SLOW - fast = cracked tile
- Don't use hammer action on your drill
- Tape over the drilling point helps prevent slipping
- Once through the tile, switch to masonry bit for the wall behind
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Drilling too fast through tiles (crack!)
- Wrong wall plugs (towel rail pulls out first time you use it)
- Not checking level (wonky forever)
- Measuring from ceiling/floor (both are probably not level)
💡 Pro trick: For towel rails, the standard height is about 1200mm from floor to the center of the rail. Toilet roll holders should be about 600mm from floor to center. But adjust for your own height - it's your bathroom.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full new home setup? I can combine bathroom accessories with curtain poles, picture hanging, TV mounting - all the finishing touches that make your new house feel like home. Book it as one session and save time.
Tiled walls everywhere? Very common in modern and renovated bathrooms. I've got the right drill bits and technique to fit things without cracking your nice tiles.
Old properties? Exeter's older bathrooms sometimes have thick solid walls or tricky plasterwork. Takes a bit longer to drill but I come prepared for it.
Rental property? Make a note of what holes you drill so you can fill them properly when you leave. Or just call me back to make good before you move out - helps with deposit returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fit mirrors to tiled walls?
Yes - I use proper tile drill bits and wall plugs designed for tiles. The trick is drilling carefully to avoid cracking tiles. I do this regularly in Exeter bathrooms old and new.
What bathroom accessories can you install?
Mirrors, towel rails and rings, toilet roll holders, bathroom shelves, shower caddies - basically anything that needs fixing to the wall. If you've bought it for your bathroom and it needs mounting, I can fit it.
Do I need to have the accessories already?
Either way works. If you've bought everything, great - I'll fit it all. If not, tell me what you want and I can advise on what to get or pick things up from the local supplier.
How do you make sure mirrors are level?
Spirit level and patience. Nothing worse than a wonky bathroom mirror - you see it every single day. I mark up, check, double-check, then drill. Measure twice, drill once.
How long does a full bathroom setup take?
Typical bathroom (mirror, couple of towel rails, toilet roll holder, maybe a shelf) takes about an hour to 90 minutes. More accessories or difficult walls (thick tiles, old plaster) might take longer.
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