Picture Hanging New Home in Exeter
Professional picture hanging 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
Pictures, mirrors, and frames hung straight and secure in your new home. One visit, everything sorted, no wonky frames.
Just Moved In? Last Thing You Want is Trial-and-Error Holes
You've finally got the keys. Boxes everywhere. And now you're supposed to work out which walls are solid, which are plasterboard, and why nothing hangs straight.
💡 Pro tip: The right fixing for the wall type matters more than the right hook. Wrong fixing = pictures on the floor six months later.
Why This Saves You Hassle
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Guesswork |
|---|---|
| Right fixings for wall type | Generic hooks that pull out |
| Spirit level used for everything | "That looks about straight..." |
| Minimal holes in your walls | Four test holes per picture |
| Heavy items secured safely | Fingers crossed it stays up |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check walls | Tap walls, work out what fixing each needs |
| Mark positions | Use spirit level, get heights and spacing right |
| Fix securely | Drill, plug, hang - proper fixings for each item |
| Adjust | Make sure everything's straight and where you want it |
📦 What I Bring
- Selection of hooks and wall fixings
- Spirit level and tape measure
- Drill and correct bits for your walls
- Experience with Exeter's mix of wall types
Pricing Guide
| What You're Hanging | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 5-10 pictures (standard frames) | 1 hr | £60 |
| 10-20 pictures mixed sizes | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Multiple rooms + heavy mirrors | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Solid walls take longer than stud walls.
Perfect For...
✅ Just moved in - want it done properly from the start
✅ Heavy mirrors - need secure fixing, not hoping for the best
✅ Gallery walls - multiple frames that need spacing right
✅ Older houses - dodgy plaster and solid walls that need drilling
Why Choose Us for Picture Hanging New Home in Exeter?
Everything hung straight first time
Right fixings for your wall type
Heavy mirrors secured safely
No trial-and-error holes in your walls
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Assessment
I'll check your wall types and what you're hanging. Heavy mirror on plasterboard? That needs different fixings than a light frame on solid brick.
Step 2: Positioning and Fixing
You point, I measure and level. Each item gets the right fixing for the wall and the weight. No guesswork.
Step 3: Final Adjustments
Walk through with you, make sure everything's straight and where you want it. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to hang them yourself? Here's how to do it right:
🔧 Tools you need
- Spirit level (even small ones help)
- Tape measure and pencil
- Hammer for picture hooks
- Drill and correct bits for wall plugs
- Stud finder if you have plasterboard walls
📐 Working out your wall type
- Knock test: Solid = dull thud, plasterboard = hollow sound
- Older Exeter houses: usually solid brick or stone
- 1960s onwards: often plasterboard on timber studs
- Heavy items MUST go into studs or have proper plasterboard anchors
🎨 Hanging technique
- Mark the position lightly in pencil
- Use a spirit level to check it's straight
- For plasterboard: find the stud or use proper cavity fixings
- For solid walls: drill, insert rawl plug, screw in hook
- Hang the picture and check level again
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not checking if the wall is plasterboard first
- Using wall plugs designed for solid walls in plasterboard (they just pull out)
- Hanging heavy mirrors on a single hook
- Measuring from the floor (which might not be level) instead of using a spirit level
💡 Pro trick: For gallery walls, cut paper templates the same size as your frames. Stick them on the wall with low-tack tape until you're happy with the layout, THEN make the holes.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Older Exeter properties: Solid walls are great for hanging heavy stuff, but they need drilling. Plasterboard is quicker for light items. I'll tell you what you've got and use the right approach.
Multiple rooms to do? It's quicker to do them all in one visit while I've got the tools out. Book the time and we'll work through the whole house.
Renting? I'll use the smallest fixings that'll do the job safely. Most landlords are fine with picture hooks - it's what happens when you try to remove badly-installed ones that causes damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pictures can you hang in an hour?
Depends on the walls and what you're hanging. Solid walls need drilling, so maybe 5-8 pictures per hour. Plasterboard is quicker with the right fixings - could be 10-15 smaller frames. I'll keep going until they're all up.
What about really heavy mirrors?
Heavy mirrors need proper wall fixings - rawl plugs in solid walls, or heavy-duty plasterboard anchors. I'll use the right fixing for your wall type. A big mirror falling off the wall is both dangerous and expensive, so it gets done properly.
Can you arrange them in a gallery wall pattern?
Yes - if you've got a layout in mind, I can mark it out and hang them accordingly. Or if you want them evenly spaced, I'll measure and get them level. Just show me what you're after and I'll make it happen.
Do I need to buy the hooks and fixings?
I bring a selection of hooks, rawl plugs, and plasterboard fixings. If you've got something particularly heavy or unusual, I might need to grab specific fixings, but I'll sort that out.
What about old plaster that crumbles?
Exeter's older houses often have dodgy plaster. I'll find the solid spots, use the right fixings, and make sure everything's secure. Sometimes that means going into the brick behind rather than trusting crumbly plaster.
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