Desk riser setup in Exeter
Professional desk riser setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Under 1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Desk riser assembled, positioned and adjusted to your height for comfortable standing work. Cables managed so nothing gets caught when you adjust height - stand or sit whenever you want.
Standing Desks Without The Standing Desk Price
Spending £500+ on a motorised standing desk? A desk riser does the same job for £100-200 and sits on your existing desk. Same benefits, fraction of the cost, and I'll get it set up properly so you actually use it.
💡 Pro tip: Don't stand all day. Alternate between sitting and standing every hour or so. The benefits come from movement, not from standing yourself into oblivion.
Why Professional Setup Matters
Desk risers seem simple until you actually try to use one:
| ✅ Properly Set Up | ❌ DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Height adjusted for your body | Too high/low, neck pain ensues |
| Stable when typing | Wobbles with every keystroke |
| Cables have slack to move | Get yanked when you adjust height |
| Smooth mechanism, no catching | Stiff, jerky, eventually breaks |
What's Included
🔧 Assembly & Adjustment
- Riser built solid from flatpack
- Gas lift/spring mechanism tested
- Height adjusted to your ergonomic needs
- Stability checked and levelled
📦 Cable Management
- Monitor and keyboard cables routed
- Slack managed for up/down movement
- Cable clips fitted where needed
- Nothing gets caught or pulled
Pricing Guide
| Setup Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic riser assembly | Under 1 hr | £60 |
| With monitor mounting | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Full workstation setup | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For
✅ Back pain sufferers - sitting all day is murder
✅ Home workers - WFH without the slump
✅ Small budgets - standing benefits without the price tag
✅ Existing desks - keep your current setup
Why Choose Us for Desk riser setup in Exeter?
Assembled and adjusted to your height
Stable platform for screen and keyboard
Cable management sorted
Smooth height adjustment tested
What to Expect
Step 1: Assemble & Test
Build your riser, check the lifting mechanism works smoothly, and make sure it's stable on your desk surface.
Step 2: Adjust Height
Set it to your correct ergonomic height (standing with elbows at 90 degrees), check screen position, adjust as needed.
Step 3: Cable Management
Route monitor, keyboard and mouse cables with enough slack for movement, secure with clips, test the full range of motion.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up your desk riser yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver (usually Phillips head)
- Allen keys (often included)
- Cable clips and ties
- Tape measure
📐 Getting the height right
- Stand naturally at your desk
- Let your arms hang, then bend elbows to 90 degrees
- That's your keyboard height - adjust riser to match
- Screen top should be at eye level or slightly below
- You should look slightly down at your screen
💡 Cable management for risers
- Estimate how much the riser travels (usually 40-50cm)
- Add that much slack to all cables
- Use cable sleeves to bunch them together
- Clip the bundle to the desk leg or underside
- Test full range - nothing should pull tight
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Setting it too high (shoulders hunched)
- Not leaving cable slack (yanks monitor when raising)
- Putting too much weight on it (most max out at 15kg)
- Never actually using it (defeats the point)
💡 Pro trick: Set a phone reminder to change position every hour. Standing desk benefits come from alternating, not from standing all day and knackering yourself.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Full office setup? Get your riser sorted alongside desk assembly, monitor mounting, and cable management - everything done in one visit.
First time standing desk user? Start with 20-30 minutes standing, then sit for a bit. Work up gradually. Going straight to 4 hours standing will just hurt.
Wobbly desk? A riser makes any wobble worse. If your desk's already unstable, I'll need to secure it properly first or the whole lot will shake when you type.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a desk riser and why would I want one?
It's a platform that sits on your normal desk and raises up so you can work standing. Cheaper than buying a whole standing desk, and lets you switch between sitting and standing throughout the day. Good for back pain, circulation, and not feeling like a sack of spuds by 3pm.
Do you just assemble it or actually set it to the right height?
I'll assemble it, position it on your desk, and adjust it to your height so your screen's at eye level and your elbows are at 90 degrees when typing. Most people get the ergonomics wrong - screen too low, keyboard too high - so I'll get it right.
Can you manage the cables so they don't get caught when I adjust it?
Yes - that's the annoying bit people don't think about. I'll route your monitor and keyboard cables so they've got enough slack to move up and down without pulling, but not so much they're trailing everywhere. Cable clips and ties sorted.
Will it fit on my desk?
Most desk risers need about 60-80cm of desk width and 40cm depth. If your desk's smaller or you've got shelves above, it might not work. Send me a photo and the riser model number - I'll tell you if it'll fit.
How long does setup take?
Assembly and positioning usually takes 30-45 minutes. If I'm also mounting your monitor or sorting proper cable management, allow an hour.
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