Picture Hanging Service in London | Mirrors, Gallery Walls and Artwork Hung Securely

Silver Saints is a professional picture and mirror hanging service covering all London boroughs. Our experienced handymen hang single frames, heavy gilt mirrors, gallery wall arrangements and commercial installations using the correct fixings for every wall type - plasterboard, lath and plaster, solid brick and concrete. Same-day and next-day appointments are available across all London postcodes. Rated 4.9 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews. Operating since May 2008.

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What does picture hanging cost in London?

Most single pictures and mirrors are hung within the first 30-minute minimum charge. During this time your handyman assesses the wall type, selects the correct fixings, measures and marks the hanging positions, drills and plugs, and hangs the item level. A gallery wall of 10 to 12 pieces typically takes 60 to 90 minutes.

• £60 + VAT for the first 30 minutes
• £30 + VAT per additional 30 minutes
• Saturday appointments at the same weekday rate
• All our work is insured & guaranteed

All standard fixings are included in the service.

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What we hang

Silver Saints hangs all types of pictures, mirrors and wall art across London homes, offices and commercial properties. A typical week includes single framed prints in Islington flats, heavy over-mantel gilt mirrors in Kensington townhouses, gallery walls of 20 or more pieces in Wandsworth conversions, and commercial artwork installations in City offices and hotel lobbies.

• Framed pictures, paintings and prints in all sizes and weights
• Large canvases and unframed artwork on stretcher bars
• Heavy gilt mirrors, over-mantel mirrors and bathroom mirrors
• Photo gallery walls and mixed-media picture arrangements
• Clocks, wall sculptures and decorative architectural objects
• Commercial artwork in offices, hotels, reception areas and restaurants

Wall types we work with in London

Getting the fixing right depends entirely on the wall type. London's housing stock is unusually varied - a street of Victorian terraces in Islington may look identical but contain different wall constructions depending on era of renovation. Our handymen assess the wall before selecting a fixing, not after drilling.

Lath and plaster

Lath and plaster is the wall type in the majority of unrenovated Victorian and Edwardian London properties - typically any house or flat built before 1930 that has not had walls replastered with modern board. The construction is horizontal timber strips nailed across timber studs at roughly 6mm gaps, with three coats of lime plaster applied over them.

Drilling lath and plaster incorrectly is the most common cause of cracked plaster during picture hanging. The mistake is drilling too fast. At high speed, the drill bit vibrates through the soft lime plaster and loosens the key — the plaster that has set through the lath gaps and bonds the surface to the substrate. The correct approach is a masonry bit at no more than 500 RPM with light pressure. Standard plastic wall plugs sold for plasterboard do not work in lath and plaster. The correct fixing depends on weight: for items under 5kg, a picture hook driven through the plaster into the lath; for 5 to 15kg, a 65 to 75mm screw located into the timber stud behind the lath.

Plasterboard stud walls

Modern plasterboard walls - common in post-1970 builds, new-build flats and renovated older properties - are 12.5mm thick board fixed to timber studs typically at 400mm or 600mm centres. Our handymen use a stud finder to locate the studs and fix directly into them for anything over 5kg. For items over 15kg we always fix into the stud - a 50mm screw into timber behind 12.5mm board provides far greater holding power than any cavity anchor. We do not use undersized fixings. A 20kg mirror on a single cavity anchor is a failure waiting to happen.

Solid brick and masonry

Solid brick walls are standard in Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and the older council estates across inner London. London stock brick is softer than modern engineering brick and can be drilled at medium speed with a standard masonry bit. We drill into the brick face rather than the mortar joint for anything over 10kg, as mortar joints in older properties are often lime-based and softer than the brick. For two-point hanging on solid walls, we use a spirit level to mark both fixing positions before drilling and cross-check the level after hanging.

Concrete

Concrete walls are common in two distinct London building types: the post-war and 1960s to 1970s social housing in Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Hackney and Southwark; and the Canary Wharf and Docklands new-build market where concrete crosswalls and post-tensioned slabs are standard construction. Standard drills cannot penetrate concrete effectively. We carry an SDS+ rotary hammer drill for concrete applications and use Fischer Hammerfix anchors or expanding bolt fixings rated to the load.

Tiled walls

Hanging on tiled walls requires diamond-tipped tile bits and low speed to avoid cracking the glaze, particularly on older or handmade tiles where the surface layer is thin. We mark carefully with masking tape over the drill point to prevent the bit skating across the glaze, and reduce speed to the minimum that maintains cut. On tiled chimney breasts and bathroom walls, drilling into grout joints rather than tile faces is preferred wherever the position allows.

Weight guide and fixing selection

Choosing the right fixing is not guesswork. Weight determines the fixing type, the wall determines the product, and the combination determines whether the item stays on the wall for ten years or comes off in two weeks.

• Under 5kg - picture hook or single masonry pin adequate on most wall types
• 5 to 15kg - rated plasterboard anchor or stud fixing required; two-point hanging strongly recommended
• 15 to 30kg - structural masonry or stud fixing essential; wall type assessed before any drilling
• Over 30kg - specialist fittings and two-point structural fixing; all large gilt mirrors and architectural pieces fall into this category

If you are not certain of the weight of an item, your Silver Saints handyman will assess on arrival and advise on the correct fixing before drilling anything.

Gallery wall arrangements in London

A gallery wall done well looks effortless. A gallery wall done badly looks like the frames were hung individually on separate occasions by different people - which, in many London flats, is exactly what happened.

The Silver Saints method is to agree the arrangement on the day, then make a paper template of every frame before drilling a single hole. Each frame is traced onto brown paper and cut out. The templates are pinned to the wall with masking tape, moved around until the spacing and composition is right, and only then marked and drilled. Hanging proceeds from the centre outwards. A spirit level is checked at every stage. For walls of 15 or more pieces we use a laser level. A standard gallery wall of 10 to 15 pieces typically takes 60 to 90 minutes.

Victorian and Edwardian London properties

The majority of London's inner-city housing stock - the terraces of Islington, Camden, Hackney, Wandsworth, Kensington and the converted houses of Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich - is Victorian or Edwardian. Lath and plaster walls throughout. Picture rails at ceiling height, usually between 2.1m and 2.3m from the floor, original in most unrenovated properties. Deep plaster cornicing at ceiling level, which is fragile and should never be drilled. Solid brick chimney breasts in most main rooms, which are frequently the preferred location for over-mantel mirrors and large artworks.

Where original picture rails are present and in sound condition, Silver Saints can hang items from them using appropriate steel or brass picture rail hooks and steel wire or picture cord, avoiding all drilling into the wall below. A single picture rail can support up to 15 to 20kg per metre of run, distributed across multiple hooks.

Mansion blocks and pre-war flats

Mansion blocks in SW1, SW3, W1, NW1 and NW3 - the late Victorian and Edwardian apartment buildings of Mayfair, Chelsea, Marylebone, St John's Wood and Belsize Park - frequently use concrete crosswalls with a plaster skim finish. The wall looks and sounds like a plastered brick wall, but the drill hits concrete after 3 to 4mm of plaster. The correct response is to switch to SDS hammer mode. Our handymen carry both standard and SDS drills to every job.

Commercial picture hanging in London

Silver Saints hangs artwork, prints and signage in offices, hotels, letting agent offices, show homes, restaurants and reception areas across all London boroughs. Commercial jobs are handled with the same same-day and next-day availability as residential bookings. For hotel and hospitality clients, we can provide a written method statement and risk assessment before work begins. All commercial work is carried out under our £5 million public liability insurance and is guaranteed against faulty workmanship.

The multi-trade advantage

No competitor offers what Silver Saints provides: a multi-trade handyman who can combine picture hanging with other jobs in the same visit, eliminating separate call-out fees. Common combinations on a single picture hanging visit include: making good cracked plaster above an old fixing point before re-hanging, fitting a picture light or wall light alongside the artwork, fitting a shelf in the same room, or repairing a damaged wall where a heavy item has previously been poorly hung and pulled out. One visit, one invoice, no separate call-out charges between jobs.

Why Silver Saints for picture and mirror hanging in London

Here is why over 1,000 London customers have booked Silver Saints for picture and mirror hanging.

• 4.9 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews
• 5 stars on Trustpilot and Checkatrade
• £5 million public liability insurance
• Operating since May 2008 - over 17 years hanging pictures across London
• All work guaranteed against faulty workmanship
• Specific one-hour arrival window on every booking - no waiting in all day

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Same-day picture hanging is usually available across London. Call before 10am for the best chance of a same-day appointment. Next-day appointments can be booked online 24 hours a day.

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Picture Hanging FAQs

Can you hang pictures today in London? Yes. Same-day picture hanging is usually available across London, subject to handyman availability. Call 020 7099 9199 before midday for the best chance of a same-day appointment. Next-day appointments are available Monday to Saturday. Our online booking system shows live availability 24/7.

How much does professional picture hanging cost in London? Silver Saints charges £60 plus VAT for the first 30 minutes and £30 plus VAT for each additional 30 minutes, with no call-out fee. Most single pictures or mirrors are hung within the first 30-minute charge. A gallery wall of 10 to 15 pieces typically takes 60 to 120 minutes.

Can you hang pictures on a plasterboard wall? Yes. We locate the studs behind the plasterboard using a stud finder and fix into them for heavier items, or use appropriately rated cavity anchors for lighter pieces. We never use undersized fixings on plasterboard - a standard wall plug will pull through plasterboard under any significant load.

Can you hang pictures on lath and plaster walls? Yes. Lath and plaster is the most common wall type in Victorian and Edwardian London homes. Our handymen use slow drill speeds, the correct masonry bit, and wall fixings appropriate to the weight of the item to give a clean, secure result without cracking the plaster surface.

How do you hang a heavy mirror safely in London? For mirrors over 15kg we use structural fixings rated to at least three times the item's weight. The wall type is assessed before drilling, and two-point fixing is used for all large mirrors to prevent tipping. Heavy over-mantel mirrors and gilt mirrors are a routine part of our London picture hanging service.

Can you plan and hang a gallery wall? Yes. We use a paper template method - each frame is traced and cut out before any hole is drilled. We agree the arrangement on the day, mark it out before drilling, and hang from the centre outwards. A gallery wall of 10 to 15 pieces typically takes 60 to 90 minutes.

Do you hang pictures from original picture rails? Yes. Where original picture rails are present in Victorian and Edwardian properties, we can hang using appropriate hooks and picture cord, avoiding any drilling into the wall if preferred. A sound picture rail supports 15 to 20kg per metre across multiple hooks.

Do you hang pictures in offices and commercial properties in London? Yes. Silver Saints hangs artwork, prints and signage in offices, hotels, restaurants and commercial properties across all London boroughs, with the same same-day and next-day availability as residential bookings. Method statements and risk assessments are available for hospitality clients.

What fixings do you use and do you supply them? Silver Saints handymen carry a full range of fixings including masonry anchors, rated plasterboard cavity anchors, picture hooks, heavy-duty mirror plates and picture rail hooks. Standard fixings are supplied as part of the service.

Which London postcodes do you cover for picture hanging? Silver Saints covers all London boroughs including Islington, Camden, Hackney, Wandsworth, Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Westminster, Greenwich, Lewisham, Barnet, Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond, Kingston, Bromley, Croydon, Sutton and Waltham Forest, plus TW, KT, CR and BR postcodes.

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Silver Saints picture hanging service in London

Silver Saints is a professional picture and mirror hanging service operating across all London boroughs, including Islington, Camden, Hackney, Wandsworth, Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Westminster, Greenwich, Lewisham, Barnet, Ealing, Richmond, Kingston, Bromley, Croydon, Sutton and Waltham Forest, as well as TW, KT, CR and BR postcodes. The service covers all wall types found in London properties: lath and plaster in Victorian and Edwardian houses and flats, plasterboard stud walls in modern builds and renovated properties, solid brick and masonry in period terraces, and concrete in post-war blocks and Canary Wharf developments. Silver Saints handymen hang single pictures and mirrors, heavy gilt over-mantel mirrors, gallery wall arrangements of any size and commercial artwork in offices, hotels and reception areas, supplying all fixings as part of the service. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm, with same-day and next-day availability and no call-out fee. Silver Saints has been operating since May 2008 and holds over 1,000 Google reviews rated 4.9 stars. To book, call 020 7099 9199 or visit bookings.silversaints.com.

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