Monitor arm dual in Exeter
Professional monitor arm dual services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£110
Typical Duration
1.5-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Dual monitor arms fitted securely to your desk with both screens positioned perfectly. Cables managed, loads of desk space freed up, and your neck will thank you.
Working From Home? Sort Your Desk Out Properly
Hunched over a laptop with a random second monitor propped on books is doing your neck and back no favours. Dual monitor arms put both screens exactly where they should be - at proper eye level, the right distance away, and angled perfectly.
Plus you get your entire desk back. No more monitor stands eating up half your workspace.
💡 Pro tip: Good monitor positioning isn't just comfort - it genuinely prevents long-term neck and shoulder problems if you're at a desk all day.
Why DIY Monitor Arm Fitting Goes Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Arms clamped securely, won't move | Droops after a week, monitors sag down |
| Both screens at perfect eye level | One too high, one too low, wonky angles |
| Cables managed and hidden | Wire spaghetti everywhere |
| Grommet hole (if needed) neat and centered | Wonky hole in wrong place - permanent |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check desk thickness, work out best mounting position |
| Mount | Clamp or grommet-mount arms securely to desk |
| Position | Attach monitors, adjust height/angle/distance perfectly |
| Tidy | Route all cables through the arms, hide the mess |
📦 You're Left With
- Both monitors floating at perfect height
- Tons of desk space freed up
- All cables hidden and managed
- Professional-looking WFH setup
Pricing Guide
| Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dual arm install | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| With grommet hole drilling | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Working from home full-time - proper ergonomics actually matter
✅ Running out of desk space - monitor stands are huge
✅ Neck ache from bad positioning - screens too low or wonky
✅ Bought the arms but can't face fitting them - it's more fiddly than it looks
Why Choose Us for Monitor arm dual in Exeter?
Both monitors at proper eye level
Securely mounted, won't droop or fall
Cables tidied and managed
Loads more desk space freed up
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Your Setup
I assess your desk (thickness, material, access to back edge), check monitor weights, and work out the best mounting position for the arms.
Step 2: Mount Securely
Clamp the arms to your desk edge (or drill a neat grommet hole if that works better). Everything secured properly so it won't move.
Step 3: Position & Tidy
Attach both monitors, adjust to perfect ergonomic height and angle, route all cables through the arms and under the desk. Clean, professional finish.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy doing it yourself? Here's what you need to know:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Allen keys (usually included with the arms)
- Cable ties or velcro straps
- Drill and 10mm bit (if doing grommet mount)
- Spirit level (helpful but not essential)
📐 Mounting position
- Clamp mount: needs 3-8cm desk thickness and access to back edge
- Grommet mount: needs ability to drill through desk (better for thick desks)
- Position arms centrally so both monitors can swing and tilt without hitting walls
🖥️ Attaching monitors
- Check VESA mount pattern on back of monitor (100x100mm or 75x75mm usually)
- Use correct screws for your monitor depth (too long = damage screen internals)
- Don't overtighten - you'll crack the monitor housing
- Attach one monitor at a time, adjust, then do the second
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Clamp not tight enough - arms droop after a week
- Wrong screws used to attach monitors
- Cables not routed through arms - looks terrible
- Not checking weight limits (each monitor must be under the arm's max weight)
💡 Pro trick: Position monitors so the top of each screen is at or just below eye level. Center of screen should be 15-20 degrees below eye line when sitting upright. This stops neck strain.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Setting up a whole home office? If you need help with desk assembly, cable management, webcam setup, or keyboard trays as well, let's do it all together - more efficient than separate visits.
Monitor arms I'd recommend - Invision or Duronic for budget (£40-60), ErgoTron LX for premium quality (£120-150 per arm). Gas-lift arms are worth the extra - much easier to adjust.
Desk material matters - Real wood and thick MDF are fine. Flimsy IKEA chipboard can sometimes crack under clamp pressure. I'll advise honestly if your desk won't handle it.
In older Exeter houses - Wonky floors mean wonky desks sometimes. I level the monitors themselves so they look right, not just level to your wonky desk!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a monitor arm work with my desk?
Most desks work fine - you need either a clamp-style mount (desk needs to be max 8cm thick with access to the back edge) or a grommet mount (needs a hole drilled through the desk). I'll check your desk and advise which type will work best.
Can you fit arms for two different sized monitors?
Yes, no problem. Most dual arms handle different sizes fine as long as each monitor is within the weight limit (usually up to 8kg per screen). The arms adjust independently so different heights and angles work perfectly.
Do you provide the monitor arms or do I buy them?
Either way works. If you've already bought them, I'll fit whatever you've got. If not, I can advise on what to get for your setup - price ranges from about £40 for basic ones to £150+ for fancy gas-lift arms.
How long does fitting two monitor arms take?
Usually 1.5-2 hours for a dual setup. Mounting the arms securely, attaching both monitors, getting the positioning just right, and tidying all the cables properly. Bit longer if your desk is tricky or needs a grommet hole drilled.
Will it damage my desk?
Clamp mounts leave no permanent marks - just grip the edge. Grommet mounts need a hole drilled (about 10mm), which is permanent but very tidy. I'll show you exactly where it'll go before drilling anything.
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