Shelving and wall fixings in Cirencester

Putting a shelf up sounds simple until you meet the wall behind it. Martin fits shelving, picture rails, mirrors, curtain poles, blinds, TV brackets and towel rails in homes across Cirencester and the surrounding villages.

What is included

Floating shelves, bracket shelves, alcove shelves, kitchen rails, spice racks, coat hooks, picture hanging (one frame or a full gallery wall), heavy mirrors, bathroom mirrors, towel rails, toilet roll holders, curtain poles, curtain tracks, roller blinds, Venetian blinds, Roman blinds. Martin will also wall-mount a smaller TV (kitchen, bedroom, study) if the bracket is straightforward.

Before drilling, Martin checks the wall. Plasterboard needs a stud detector and the right cavity fixing or spring toggle. Brick and masonry take standard rawl plugs. Tile needs a carbide bit and careful pilot holes so the glaze does not crack. Dot-and-dab plasterboard, which is everywhere in newer Cotswold homes, needs longer fixings that bite into the block behind. Most people do not realise how much difference the right fixing makes until a shelf comes off the wall at 2am.

What is NOT included

Larger TV mounting (living room, 55 inches and above, articulated arms, or anything that involves hiding cables) is better handled by a dedicated TV installation company. Martin does not run cables behind plasterboard or do structural alterations to load-bearing walls.

How long it takes

A single shelf or a few picture hooks: under an hour. A full set of alcove shelves, a gallery wall, or blinds fitted in the same room will usually fill a half-day slot. Curtain poles across a whole house can run to a full day.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and each hour after is £35. Half a day (up to four hours) is £125, and a full day is £230. Travel is free within five miles of Cirencester. If the job needs specific brackets or fixings Martin does not carry as standard, he will confirm the extra cost before buying them.

Common questions

Can you hang a heavy mirror on plasterboard? Yes, with the right spring toggles or heavy-duty cavity fixings rated for the weight. Martin brings a selection.

Will the shelves be level? Every fixing is checked with a spirit level before the final tighten. In older Cotswold houses where nothing is truly square, Martin will talk you through whether to level against the shelf or against the wonky ceiling line. It is one of those decisions that matters more than people think.

Do I need to buy the brackets? You can, or Martin can collect them on the way. Let him know the make and model when booking.