Shelf Falling Off Wall
A wall-mounted shelf that has pulled away from the wall or is sagging under its load.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Fixings not suitable for the wall type (e.g. hollow wall plugs on plasterboard)
- 2Shelf overloaded beyond the bracket capacity
- 3Wall plugs worked loose over time
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
A handyman will remove the shelf, fill the old holes, and refit using fixings appropriate for the wall type and the load. They may need to relocate the shelf to find solid fixing points.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £35 – £98 | Materials: £5 – £40
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Use the right fixings for your wall type. Do not overload shelves. Fix into studs or use heavy-duty plasterboard fixings for heavier items.
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