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How much for hanging mirror?

loulou41
loulou41 Posts: 2,871 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
I do not feel confident to hang 11kgs wooden mirror over the fire place. How much should I pay for somebody to do it for me? I do not know anybody but I know the electrician who did my re-wire, is it something I could ask him to do as I am sure he is competent and he told me he built an extension in his house. It could easy cash for him or should I get a handy man for the job? Thanks

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  • iamana1ias
    iamana1ias Posts: 3,777 Forumite
    Do it yourself!

    You just need the right wall plugs, and a number of them, and a multiwire across the back. I hung a 15kg mirror on 4 plasterboard screws about 6 months ago and it's absolutely fine!
    I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
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  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    i got a large mirror above the mantlepiece. just two brown rawlplugs hold it up. with wire.
    been there for about 3 yrs now.
    Get some gorm.
  • MrYorke
    MrYorke Posts: 125 Forumite
    ormus wrote: »
    i got a large mirror above the mantlepiece. just two brown rawlplugs hold it up. with wire.
    been there for about 3 yrs now.


    wow, no screws! ;-)
  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    A handymans standard call out for something like this should be about £30 - £40
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • iamana1ias
    iamana1ias Posts: 3,777 Forumite
    phill99 wrote: »
    A handymans standard call out for something like this should be about £30 - £40

    Ouch! :eek:
    I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
    Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair
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