Stocking hooks install in Exeter
Professional stocking hooks install services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Stocking hooks installed securely on your mantle, beam, or wall. I handle measuring, spacing, and fitting - you get evenly-placed hooks strong enough to hold fully-loaded Christmas stockings.
Perfectly Spaced, Properly Secure
Stocking hooks seem simple until you're trying to get five of them evenly spaced on a mantle while balancing on a chair with a drill. Easier to get it done properly.
I'll measure up, space the hooks evenly, and fit them securely enough to hold actual full stockings (not just decorative empty ones). Takes half an hour and looks way better than guesswork.
💡 Pro tip: Fit hooks to the underside of the mantle shelf if possible - they're less visible but work just as well, especially for houses with beautiful original features.
Professional vs Rushed DIY
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Bodge |
|---|---|
| Evenly measured and spaced | Wonky and obviously guessed |
| Strong enough for full stockings | Ping off when loaded |
| Minimal visible damage | Holes everywhere from mistakes |
| Level and neat | Sloping line of random hooks |
What You Get
🎄 The Full Hook Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Measuring | Work out spacing for number of stockings |
| Marking | Positions marked level and evenly |
| Fixing | Hooks fitted securely (screws or adhesive) |
| Testing | Check they hold weight properly |
📦 You're Left With
- Perfectly spaced stocking hooks
- Strong enough for loaded stockings
- Neat, professional finish
- Ready for Christmas Eve
Pricing Guide
| Number of Hooks | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 hooks | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| 5-6 hooks | 30-40 mins | £60 |
| Multiple locations | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum. Includes basic hooks - if you've bought fancy decorative ones, I'll fit whatever you've got.
Perfect For...
✅ Christmas traditions - stockings hung properly every year
✅ No mantle? - wall hooks work just as well
✅ Beautiful features - don't want to damage original woodwork
✅ Get it done right - evenly spaced, properly secure
Why Choose Us for Stocking hooks install in Exeter?
Fitted securely to hold full stockings
Evenly spaced along mantle or beam
No damage to original features
Removable after Christmas if wanted
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure & Mark
I work out even spacing for your number of stockings and mark positions level on the mantle or wall.
Step 2: Fix Securely
Drill pilot holes (if using screws) or apply adhesive (if temporary), then fit hooks firmly.
Step 3: Test & Tidy
Check hooks hold weight properly, clean up any dust or marks. Done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing your own stocking hooks? Here's how to get even spacing:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Tape measure and pencil
- Spirit level
- Drill with small bit (if using screws)
- Screwdriver or adhesive (depending on hook type)
📏 Getting even spacing
- Decide how many stockings (and therefore hooks)
- Measure total mantle width
- Divide by number of hooks + 1 (for end gaps)
- Mark positions lightly with pencil
- Check with spirit level before drilling
Example: 120cm mantle, 4 hooks
- 120 ÷ 5 = 24cm spacing
- Marks at: 24cm, 48cm, 72cm, 96cm
- Perfect even spacing
🎅 Choosing hooks
- Adhesive hooks: Command brand rated for weight
- Screw hooks: brass or nickel, not plastic
- Check weight rating (full stockings are heavy)
- Match style to your room
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not measuring, just guessing (wonky every time)
- Using hooks not rated for weight (they fail)
- Drilling without pilot holes (wood splits)
- Starting in the middle (hard to get spacing right)
- Forgetting to check level
💡 Pro trick: For mantles, fit hooks on the underside of the shelf facing forward. Stockings still hang nicely, but hooks are basically invisible. Works brilliantly on period features.
🏠 No fireplace?
- Wall hooks at appropriate height (roughly chest level for kids)
- Along a beam if you have exposed timber
- On staircase newel posts (traditional)
- Back of door in kids' rooms
🔨 Fixing methods
- Temporary (removable): Adhesive hooks, small pins
- Permanent (annual use): Small brass screws into pre-drilled holes
- Original features: Underside/back edge where damage won't show
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Reusing every year? If these hooks are going up every Christmas, worth fitting them properly with small screws. Adhesive hooks eventually fail, and you'll be redoing it annually.
Filled stockings are heavy: A stocking loaded with presents, chocolate, and fruit can weigh several kilos. I make sure hooks are secure enough for reality, not just decoration.
Exeter's older properties? Victorian and Edwardian mantles are often beautiful original features. I can fit hooks discreetly where they won't damage or show on the decorative woodwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you fix hooks without damaging a nice wooden mantle?
For temporary Christmas hooks, I usually use very small pilot holes that fill easily afterwards, or proper adhesive hooks rated for the weight. For permanent hooks (reused every year), small screws into the underside or back edge where they won't show.
Can you fit hooks to a wall if there's no mantle?
Absolutely - some houses don't have fireplaces or mantles. I can fit decorative hooks to any wall, positioned at the right height for hanging stockings.
How do you get them evenly spaced?
I measure and mark before drilling anything. Nothing looks worse than wonky, randomly-spaced hooks. Takes an extra couple of minutes but looks way better.
What if I want to remove them after Christmas?
If that's the plan, I'll use removable adhesive hooks or fit them in a way that leaves minimal marks. Just mention when booking that they're temporary.
Can the hooks hold stockings that are actually full?
Yes - I use proper hooks rated for weight, not decorative rubbish that'll ping off when a stocking has anything in it. They'll hold presents, chocolate, whatever gets stuffed in there.
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