Cable tray under desk in Exeter
Professional cable tray under desk services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45 mins-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Cable tray mounted securely under your desk to hide cables and keep your workspace tidy. Professional installation that actually works.
Hide the Cable Chaos Under Your Desk
Cables trailing everywhere, tangled in a mess under your desk, catching on your chair wheels? An under-desk cable tray solves this in about an hour. Simple, cheap, and makes your workspace look immediately more professional.
💡 Pro tip: Position the tray towards the back of the desk, not in the middle. You want knee clearance when sitting, and cables route more naturally to the back anyway.
Why It Makes Such a Difference
| ✅ With Cable Tray | ❌ Without |
|---|---|
| Cables contained and hidden | Cables everywhere |
| Chair rolls freely | Cables caught in wheels |
| Clean professional look | Messy student vibes |
| Easy to add/remove cables | Tangled permanent mess |
What You Get
🔧 The Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Work out best placement for cable routing |
| Mount | Secure tray to underside of desk |
| Route | Place existing cables in tray neatly |
| Test | Check knee clearance and cable access |
📦 You're Left With
- Cables hidden from view
- Clean desk appearance
- Easy access when needed
- Professional home office look
Pricing Guide
| Desk Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single cable tray, standard desk | 45 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Large L-shaped desk, multiple trays | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Including cable routing/organization | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Assumes you've already bought the tray.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ New desk setup - get it right from the start
✅ Cable mess driving you mad - finally sort it properly
✅ Professional appearance - video calls show your workspace
✅ Chair wheels keep catching cables - common problem with floor cables
Why Choose Us for Cable tray under desk in Exeter?
Cables hidden out of sight
Easy access for changes
Professional clean appearance
Mounted securely to desk
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Fit
I measure the desk and check where the tray should go for best cable routing and knee clearance. Mark the mounting points.
Step 2: Mount Securely
Depending on desk type, I screw or clamp the tray to the underside. Made sure it's secure - you don't want it falling off when loaded with cables.
Step 3: Route Cables
Existing cables go into the tray, routed neatly. I'll add cable ties or clips as needed to keep them organized within the tray.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing your own cable tray? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill/driver (if screwing to desk)
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- The cable tray and its mounting hardware
📏 Planning the position
- Back of desk: Mount it towards the rear edge, not in the middle
- Knee clearance: Sit at the desk and check you won't bang your knees on it
- Cable routing: Think about where cables naturally want to go (monitors at back, etc.)
- Access: Make sure you can still reach plugs and connectors
🔩 Installation tips
- Measure twice, drill once (classic advice, still true)
- If your desk has a hollow core, use spreader fixings not just wood screws
- Level the tray - wonky cable trays look terrible
- Mount power strips IN the tray for maximum cable tidiness
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Mounting it too far forward (knees hit it)
- Not checking desk material before screwing (hollow vs solid)
- Making it too tight to the desk (cables can't route in/out easily)
- Forgetting about cables you need to unplug regularly
💡 Pro trick: Mount a small power strip inside the tray itself. Then all your device cables stay short and tidy, with just one power cable running down to the floor socket. Game changer.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Doing a full office setup? Cable tray installation works best as part of a complete desk setup - assembly, monitor mounting, cable management all done together. More efficient and better result.
Tray types: Wire mesh trays are most common and versatile. Solid trays work better if you have lots of heavy cables (like multiple monitor power bricks). I can advise which suits your setup.
Standing desk? Cable management is even more important - you don't want cables getting caught when the desk moves up and down. I can install trays that move with the desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cable tray and why would I want one?
It's basically a mesh or solid basket that mounts under your desk to hold all your cables. Keeps them off the floor, out of sight, and stops them tangling into that impossible knot that somehow forms when you're not looking. Makes your desk look much cleaner.
Will it fit my desk?
Most desks, yes. I mount them to the underside of the desktop using screws or clamps (depending on desk type). As long as there's clearance between the underside and your knees when sitting, it'll work fine. I measure before installing anything.
Do I need to buy the cable tray or do you supply it?
You buy it - they're cheap on Amazon or from office suppliers. I can advise on what size you need based on how many cables you've got. Usually a 40-50cm tray is plenty for a standard home office desk.
Can you install it without drilling holes in my desk?
Depends on the desk. Some cable trays come with clamps that grip the desk edge - no drilling needed. Others screw to the underside. If you're precious about the desk, I'll use clamps or adhesive mounts. Let me know what you prefer.
Will I still be able to add or remove cables easily?
Yes - that's one of the main benefits. The tray holds cables loosely so you can add new ones or pull out old ones without dismantling everything. Much better than zip-tying them all together permanently.
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