Shelving and picture hanging in London costs £45 to £120 for a typical visit, with a single floating shelf or a few pictures usually around £45–£80, and bespoke alcove shelving running £150–£400+. Most jobs are done in one to three hours by a single handyman.
It is the job everyone underestimates. A shelf that sags, a picture rail that pulls out of the plasterboard, a row of frames that just will not sit straight — hanging things well takes the right fixings, a good level, and knowing what is behind the wall. Our London handymen carry fixings for every surface and hang shelves, mirrors, art and floating units so they stay put and look right.
We handle everything from a single heavy mirror over the fireplace to a full gallery wall, a run of floating shelves in the kitchen, or made-to-measure alcove shelving either side of a chimney breast. On plasterboard we locate the studs or use proper cavity fixings rated for the load; on brick and concrete we plug and screw into solid masonry so nothing works loose.
How much does shelving and picture hanging cost in London?
Here is a realistic guide to what shelving and hanging jobs cost in London:
| Job | Typical London price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Hang pictures / frames (per visit) | £45 – £80 | 1 – 2 hrs |
| Gallery wall (set out & hung) | £70 – £140 | 2 – 3 hrs |
| Heavy mirror or artwork | £45 – £90 | 1 hr |
| Single floating shelf | £45 – £75 | 1 hr |
| Run of floating shelves | £90 – £180 | 2 – 4 hrs |
| Bespoke alcove shelving | £150 – £400+ | Half – full day |
Indicative 2026 London prices, supplied & fitted. Final quotes are fixed after a free assessment.
What we take care of
How it works
Fitting bespoke alcove shelving is one of our most popular jobs in London’s period homes — it makes use of awkward chimney-breast recesses and adds real storage and style. We measure, cut and fix shelves to the exact width of your alcove, and can paint or finish them to blend with the wall.
Need shelves and a wall-mounted TV together? We can fit floating shelves for your console and devices in the same visit as a TV mount, so everything lines up and the cables stay hidden.
Why choose London Handyman Pro
- One-visit service — Most shelving and hanging jobs are finished in a single visit.
- Insured & careful — Fully insured, and we protect your walls, floors and furniture.
- Right fixings every time — We never rely on plasterboard plugs for heavy loads.
- Fixed prices — A clear price before we start — no hourly surprises.
Shelving and picture hanging across London — areas & postcodes we cover
We provide shelving and picture hanging across every London borough and postcode, from the central districts to the suburbs — including Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Westminster, Notting Hill, Fulham and many more. Wherever you are in the capital, a local, insured handyman is close by, usually with same-week availability.
Covering London postcodes including W1, SW3, W8, SW1, W11, SW6, W6, W4, W5, W3, W12, W9, N1, NW1, NW3, N6, NW5, N3, N4, NW8, N17, E14, EC2, E8, E1, E15, E2, E17, SW4, SW11, SW2, SW18, SW15, SW12, SW17, SW16, SW19, SE10, SE15, SE21, SE11, TW9, TW3 and everywhere between. Don’t see your area? We cover the whole of Greater London — tell us your postcode for a fixed shelving and picture hanging quote.