Mirror removal in Exeter
Professional mirror removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-45 mins per mirror
Location
Exeter, Devon
Mirrors taken down from walls safely - no smashing, no wall damage. Either removed for disposal or carefully packed if you're taking them to the new house.
Don't Risk Smashing A Big Mirror
You've decided those massive bathroom mirrors aren't coming to the new house. They're glued to the tiles and you've got no idea how to get them off without destroying everything.
Don't just attack them with a pry bar. That's how you end up with broken mirrors, cracked tiles, and a seven-year bad luck streak.
💡 Pro tip: If you're selling the house, check with the buyers before removing mirrors - some fixtures count as part of the sale and legally have to stay.
What Can Go Wrong
| ✅ Removed Properly | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| Mirror off in one piece | Smashed mirror everywhere |
| Minimal wall damage | Chunks out of plaster/tiles |
| Holes filled and tidy | Ugly fixings left behind |
| You still have ten fingers | Nasty cuts from broken glass |
What's Included
🔧 Safe Mirror Removal
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | See how it's fixed - screws, glue, clips |
| Remove | Take it down carefully without damage |
| Patch | Fill screw holes, tidy the wall |
| Dispose/Wrap | Take to tip or wrap for your move |
📦 End Result
- Mirror removed safely
- Walls patched and ready to paint
- Disposal or careful packing for moving
- No broken glass or damaged walls
Pricing
| Job Type | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single small mirror | 20 mins | £60 |
| Standard wall mirror | 30 mins | £60 |
| Large/heavy bathroom mirror | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
| Multiple mirrors | Per mirror | Add £25-50 each |
£60 minimum, additional mirrors cheaper if done same visit.
Perfect For...
✅ Moving house - not taking mirrors with you
✅ Renovation - removing before tiling/decorating
✅ Replacing - old mirror coming down, new one going up
✅ Safety - heavy or glued mirrors you don't want to risk DIY
Why Choose Us for Mirror removal in Exeter?
Mirrors removed without breaking
Walls patched and ready to decorate
Heavy mirrors handled safely
Taking to new house or disposal
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
I check how the mirror's fixed (screws, adhesive, clips) and confirm the best way to remove it without damage.
Step 2: Remove Carefully
Take it down in one piece if possible, protecting the wall and floor. Heavy mirrors need two hands and care - no rushing.
Step 3: Tidy Up
Fill any screw holes, patch marks, clean up any dust or debris. Mirror either wrapped for your move or loaded in van for the tip.
🔧 DIY Tips
Removing your own mirrors? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Safety equipment
- Thick gloves
- Safety glasses
- Dust sheet to protect floor
- Helper for heavy mirrors
- Masking tape (for safety if it breaks)
📐 Removal method
- Screwed mirrors: Find and remove all fixings, support weight while removing last one
- Glued mirrors: Thin wire behind, work it side to side to cut adhesive
- Clipped mirrors: Release clips working from bottom up
✂️ For glued bathroom mirrors
- Use thin wire or fishing line behind mirror
- Work slowly to cut through adhesive
- Get helper to support weight as adhesive releases
- Expect some damage to tiles - it's almost inevitable
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not supporting weight when removing last fixing (it falls)
- Trying to lever glued mirrors off (cracks mirror or tiles)
- Not wearing safety gear
- Working alone with heavy mirrors
- Using wrong tools (too aggressive)
💡 Pro trick: If you're removing a glued mirror, cross-tape the front with masking tape first. If it does break, the tape holds it together instead of showering glass everywhere. Still wear gloves though.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ Glued mirrors: If a mirror's stuck with adhesive, there's always risk of tile or plaster damage when removing it. I'll be as careful as possible but can't guarantee zero damage. Sometimes it's worth leaving them if you're selling.
Selling your house? Check your contract - some fixtures and fittings (including mirrors over a certain size) might be legally part of the sale. Don't remove them without checking.
Mirror disposal: Regular household waste won't take large mirrors. They need to go to recycling centre. I can take them for you as part of the job.
Refitting elsewhere: If you want the mirrors taken to your new house and refitted there, book both jobs together - more efficient and I can pack them appropriately for transport.
Wall condition after: I'll fill and patch, but for perfect finish you'll want to paint after. Large mirrors often leave a different colored patch where they protected the wall from light.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just take mirrors down myself?
You can, if they're small and you're confident. But large or heavy mirrors are awkward, risky to break, and if they're glued or have hidden fixings, you can damage the wall badly trying to get them off. I do it safely without smashing anything.
What if the mirror is glued to the wall?
Some bathroom mirrors are stuck direct to tiles with adhesive. I can remove those carefully using the right techniques, but there's always some risk to the tiles. I'll be honest about what's possible before I start.
Can you patch the walls after?
Yes - I'll fill any holes from screws or fixings, patch any marks, and leave it ready for redecorating. It won't be decorator-perfect but it'll be neat and ready for paint.
I want to take the mirrors to my new house - can you pack them safely?
I can take them down and wrap them for transport. If you're moving soon, I can coordinate removal here and refitting at the new place - probably more efficient to do it all together.
What do you do with mirrors I don't want?
I can take them to the tip for you - saves you loading a big awkward mirror into your car. Included in the price if you want them gone.
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