Advent calendar mounting in Exeter
Professional advent calendar mounting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Advent calendar mounted securely to your wall with proper fixings. Heavy wooden calendars or fabric ones with pockets - both get mounted level and safe, with minimal wall damage.
Get Your Advent Calendar Up Properly
A wobbly advent calendar that falls off the wall on December 3rd is nobody's idea of festive cheer. Heavy wooden ones need proper mounting. Fabric calendars need to be pulled taut and level. And you definitely don't want it crashing down when little hands start opening doors.
💡 Pro tip: Mount advent calendars at kid height if you can - saves them climbing or you lifting them up twenty-four times. Somewhere around waist to chest height for adults usually works perfectly.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Mounted Properly | ❌ Bodge Job |
|---|---|
| Screwed into solid wall or stud | Stuck with tape that won't hold the weight |
| Perfectly level and taut (fabric) | Saggy or wonky |
| Secure enough for daily drawer-opening | Falls off mid-December |
| Minimal wall damage, filled after | Huge holes or cracked plaster |
How I Mount It
🔧 Mounting Methods
| Calendar Type | Fixing Used | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy wooden | Screws into wall plugs or studs | Rock solid, safe for daily use |
| Fabric/felt | Mounted on batten or in frame | Taut, level, looks professional |
| Lightweight | Command strips or small fixings | Secure, minimal damage |
📦 What's Included
- Right fixings for your wall type
- Spirit level used (not guesswork)
- Any holes filled after Christmas if needed
Pricing
| Job Type | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single advent calendar mounted | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple calendars in a row | 45-60 mins | £60-£85 |
| Calendar + other Christmas mountings | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Heavy wooden calendars - the ones with proper drawers that need solid mounting
✅ Families with young kids - needs to withstand daily tugging and excitement
✅ Annual tradition - mount once with permanent fixings, reuse every year
✅ Multiple calendars - get them all mounted level in one go
Why Choose Us for Advent calendar mounting in Exeter?
Securely mounted with proper wall fixings
Level installation that looks professional
Wall damage kept to absolute minimum
Heavy wooden calendars mounted safely
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Position
I'll check where you want it, measure it up, and make sure it's going to be level. For multiple calendars, I'll space them evenly so they look balanced.
Step 2: Fix It Securely
I'll drill into the right spots (avoiding pipes and cables), plug and screw it properly, and make sure it's absolutely secure. Fabric calendars get mounted on a batten so they hang taut.
Step 3: Test & Finish
I'll give it a firm pull test to make sure it's not going anywhere, clean up any dust, and show you how to take it down safely after Christmas if you want to reuse the fixings.
🔧 DIY Tips
Mounting it yourself? Here's how to avoid the common mistakes:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill with masonry bit (for solid walls)
- Wall plugs appropriate to your wall type
- Screws (length depends on wall type and calendar weight)
- Spirit level (essential)
- Pencil and tape measure
- Stud finder (if fixing to plasterboard)
- Filler (for afterwards)
📐 Finding the right spot
- Hold the calendar up where you want it
- Check there's nothing behind the wall (pipes, cables) with a detector
- Mark the fixing points with a pencil
- Use a spirit level to make sure they're level
- Double-check before drilling
🔩 Wall types and fixings
- Solid brick/stone: Standard wall plugs and screws work great
- Plasterboard: Must use plasterboard fixings or screw into a stud
- Tiles: Drill slowly with a tile bit first, then swap to masonry bit
- Old lath and plaster: Tricky - try to hit a stud if possible
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not checking what's behind the wall before drilling
- Using fixings that aren't rated for the weight
- Forgetting to check level before screwing in
- Mounting at adult eye height when kids can't reach it
💡 Pro trick: For heavy wooden calendars, use two fixings minimum - one at each top corner or a mounting bar across the back. One central fixing point will work loose over time with drawer-opening.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Reusing the fixings? If you want to mount the same calendar in the same spot next year, I can use screws with decorative heads that look intentional when the calendar's not there. Or I'll use cup hooks that just look like part of the décor.
Rental properties: I can mount using methods that leave minimal damage, or fill the holes with decorator's filler when you're done. Just let me know upfront.
Old Exeter houses with thick solid walls are brilliant for this - I can mount anything securely. Modern plasterboard walls need more care to find studs or use the right fixings, but still totally doable.
Want help taking it down? I can come back in January to carefully remove it and fill the holes if you're not planning to reuse the fixings. Leaves your wall ready to repaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between hanging and mounting?
Practically speaking, not much - both get your advent calendar on the wall. Mounting usually means a more permanent fixing with screws and plugs, whereas hanging might use hooks or strips. Either way, I'll use whichever method suits your calendar and wall best.
Can you mount it on a tiled wall in the kitchen?
Yes, but I need to drill carefully through the tiles to avoid cracking them. It's doable, but you'll have small holes when you take it down. For rental properties or if you want no damage, I'd suggest a freestanding calendar for tiled areas.
My child keeps pulling at it - can you make it really secure?
Absolutely. I'll use proper wall fixings that go deep enough to handle little hands tugging at drawers. If it's a fabric one with pockets, I can mount it inside a frame or on a batten so it stays taut and secure.
I want to put it in the same spot every year - how do I do that?
Leave the fixings in place. I'll use screws with neat heads that sit flush to the wall. Each December, you just hang the calendar back on the same fixings. Much easier than drilling fresh holes every year.
Can you mount multiple small calendars in a row?
Yes - I've done this for families who have one calendar per child. I'll measure them out evenly, get them all level, and make sure they're spaced nicely. Looks really good when it's done properly.
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