Picture hanging - multiple in Exeter
Professional picture hanging - multiple services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Multiple pictures hung level and secure - perfect for gallery walls, stairway pictures, or just finally getting those frames off the floor. I'll help with layout and make sure everything's rock solid.
Those Pictures Have Been Leaning Against The Wall For...
Let me guess. You bought the frames, you know roughly where they should go, but getting them perfectly level and evenly spaced feels like too much faff. Especially when one wonky picture makes the whole wall look wrong.
Gallery walls are brilliant - they make any room feel more finished, more personal, more you. But they live or die on the details.
Why Gallery Walls Are Trickier Than They Look
Hanging one picture? Pretty straightforward. Hanging six pictures that all need to relate to each other? Different game.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Consistent spacing between all frames | Random gaps, looks accidental |
| All pictures truly level | "Nearly" level - everyone notices |
| Secure fixings in right places | Plasterboard fixings in solid wall, hooks in wrong place |
| Considered layout | Stuck them up, regretted it, holes everywhere from changes |
The difference is taking time to plan before drilling.
How This Works
🔧 Planning
- Measure the wall space available
- Work out optimal spacing for your frames
- Mark positions lightly in pencil
- Confirm you're happy before drilling anything
📦 The Hanging
- Drill and plug for each picture
- Use correct fixing for wall type
- Hang each frame level
- Check overall layout as I go
- Adjust if needed
💡 You End Up With
- Professional-looking gallery wall
- All pictures secure and level
- No damage from trial and error
- Layout that actually works
Pricing Guide
| Number of Pictures | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 pictures | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| 6-10 pictures | 45-60 mins | £60-£85 |
| 10+ pictures or complex layout | 60-90 mins | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes advice on layout and all fixings.
💡 Pro tip: Take a photo of your layout on the floor before we start. Useful reference if you ever need to move house and want to recreate it.
Why Choose Us for Picture hanging - multiple in Exeter?
All pictures perfectly level and aligned
Secure fixings for any wall type
Gallery wall layout advice included
Clean installation - no wall damage
What to Expect
Step 1: Layout Discussion
We figure out the arrangement - you might already know exactly what you want, or we can work it out together. No right or wrong, just what works for your wall.
Step 2: Mark & Measure
I mark the first hook position (usually centre of the arrangement), then work outward from there. Everything measured, nothing guessed.
Step 3: Install
Drill, plug, hooks in. Each picture goes up level and we check it's sitting right. Build the wall picture by picture.
Step 4: Final Check
Stand back, check the overall effect, make any tweaks. You're looking at it properly for the first time - if something feels off, we adjust it now.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle your own gallery wall? Here's the process:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spirit level (small one is fine)
- Drill with appropriate bits for your wall
- Wall plugs and hooks (match to picture weight)
- Tape measure and pencil
- Hammer for hooks
- Masking tape (for layout planning)
📐 Planning the layout
- Trace your frames on newspaper or brown paper
- Arrange the paper templates on the floor until it looks right
- Tape templates to wall - this is your layout guide
- Mark hook positions through the paper
- Remove paper, drill, hang
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not checking studs in plasterboard walls (heavy pictures fall)
- Measuring from different starting points (nothing lines up)
- Hanging as you go without planning (wonky spacing)
- Using same fixings for every wall type (pictures fall off)
- Forgetting the hook positions aren't at the top of the frame
💡 Pro trick: The hook doesn't go where the top of the frame will be - it goes where the wire or bracket sits on the back. Measure from top of frame to where the wire pulls tight, then deduct that from your wall measurement.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Other small jobs on the list? While I'm there with the drill and tools, makes sense to knock off other quick jobs - shelf that needs putting up, curtain pole that's come loose, whatever's been bugging you.
Stairway pictures? These are actually easier than gallery walls because they follow the stair angle. I just match the diagonal line of the stairs - looks perfect every time.
Brick walls? Exeter's full of exposed brick features. They're lovely but harder to drill accurately. Takes a bit longer, but your pictures will be rock solid.
Kids' rooms? If it's lightweight kids' artwork in clip frames, we can use 3M strips instead of hooks - no holes, easy to swap things out as they bring new masterpieces home from school.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pictures counts as 'multiple'?
This service is for 3+ pictures in one session. Could be a gallery wall with 10 frames, could be 3 large pieces going up the stairs. If it's just one or two pictures, that's a different (cheaper) service.
Can you help me decide on the layout?
Yeah - part of the service. I'll suggest layouts based on your wall size and frame mix, or we can work with a layout you've already planned. Sometimes we lay them out on the floor first to check spacing before anything goes on the wall.
What about different wall types - will pictures stay up?
I match the fixing to your wall. Solid brick or block gets proper wall plugs. Plasterboard gets plasterboard fixings or finds the stud. Old lath-and-plaster (common in Exeter) gets appropriate fixings. Your pictures aren't going anywhere.
I want a gallery wall but haven't bought frames yet - any advice?
Mix of sizes works best - all same size can look a bit corporate. Odd numbers (3, 5, 7 frames) are easier to arrange than even. Keep frame styles similar (all black, all wood, etc) so it looks intentional not random.
Can you hang really heavy mirrors as part of this?
Yes - I use appropriate fixings for the weight. Really heavy stuff (10kg+) gets two hooks minimum, spread the load. I bring proper mirror plates, heavy-duty hooks, whatever's needed.
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