Childproofing Install in Garland, Rowlett and Rockwall, TX

Childproofing is a long list of small installs, and most of them need to go into studs or solid wood to work. A baby gate at the top of the stairs has to be hardware-mounted, not pressure-fit. A dresser anchor only helps if it is screwed into a stud.

We walk the house with you, room by room, and install what you choose: furniture and TV anchors, hardware-mounted gates, cabinet and drawer locks, appliance latches, window cord cleats, and door knob covers. Many families book this before a baby starts crawling, and again when a toddler learns to climb.

Where we do this work

Our home area is east DFW. We do childproofing across these cities, and more of DFW by grouped visit.

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What we do

Common childproofing jobs we handle. Mix and match them, or add other small projects to the same visit.

Furniture anti-tip anchors

Dressers, bookcases, and shelves strapped or bracketed into studs.

TV anchors

TVs on stands anchored to the wall or furniture.

Hardware-mounted gates

Top-of-stairs gates screwed into studs or banister adapters.

Cabinet and drawer locks

Magnetic and latch-style locks, set so adults can still use them.

Appliance and toilet latches

Oven, fridge, and toilet lid latches attached.

Window cord safety

Cord cleats and wraps, or cordless blinds installed.

Door knob covers and finger guards

Knob covers, hinge guards, and door stops.

Plug-in outlet covers

Plug-in outlet caps and sliding covers that need no wiring.

Free quote for childproofing

Every job is quoted before anything is scheduled. Send your list and a few photos and we reply with a clear price and the next open times.

Use the contact page or email photos to hello@roundtheclockhandyman.com
Include your ZIP, a short note on each item, and a wide and close photo of each spot
Prefer to talk it through? Call (682) 297-2467
Please do not text photos yet. Email or call instead.

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What we bring and what you provide

So the visit goes smoothly and nobody waits on a missing part.

We bring

A stud finder and drill for anchors and gates
Masonry and tile bits for brick or tiled walls
Spare anchors and stud-mount screws for furniture straps
A walkthrough checklist, room by room

You provide

The gates, locks, and latches you picked, or a request for suggestions
Measurements of stair openings, top and bottom
Top drawers emptied on dressers we will anchor
Your child's age and what they are getting into

How it works

Four steps from first call to finished job.

1
Tell us the job
Call, or send your list and photos through the contact page or by email. Include your ZIP.
2
Get a free quote
We reply with a clear price, or tell you up front if we need to see it in person first.
3
Pick a time
We work by appointment. We confirm the day and what to have ready.
4
We do the work
We finish the agreed list, test what we installed, and clean up before we leave.

What affects the cost

Package size. A basic package covers the most common risks; a standard package covers the whole house.
Number of gates. Each hardware-mounted gate is priced separately, and banister gates need adapters.
Furniture count. More tall furniture means more anchors.
Wall type. Brick, stone, or tile walls need different anchors and more time.
Supplies. You can buy products you like, or we can pick them up and add the cost.

How to prepare

Make a list of rooms your child uses, and photograph tall furniture and stairs.
Measure stair openings for gates, top and bottom.
Buy the gates and locks you like, or ask for suggestions before you order.
Empty top drawers of dressers we will anchor.
Clear the area in front of the stairs and cabinets.
Tell us your child's age and what they are getting into.

What is not included

Replacing outlets or any wiring
Pool fences and pool alarms
Window replacements or window guards that require cutting the frame
Hardwired security systems and cameras

Licensed trades. We do not do electrical or plumbing work that requires a licensed trade. If part of your job needs an electrician or plumber, we tell you up front.

Texas and DFW notes

Furniture tip-over risk

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that furniture, TV, and appliance tip-overs injure thousands of children each year. Anchoring tall furniture is one of the most important childproofing steps.

Pools and backyards

Many east DFW homes have backyard pools. Pool fences and alarms are specialty installs, but we can add gate latches and door alarms on doors that lead to the yard.

Common questions

When should we childproof?

Many families do it before a baby starts crawling, and add more as the child learns to climb and open things.

Do we supply the products?

You can, or we can recommend products. Hardware-mounted gates are best at the top of stairs.

Can you anchor furniture to brick or tile walls?

Yes, with the right anchors. Tell us in the photos so we bring them.

Do you do a walkthrough?

Yes. We walk the house with you and point out things you may have missed, then install what you choose.

Can you install outlet covers?

Plug-in caps and covers, yes. Replacing outlets with tamper-resistant ones needs an electrician.

Do you childproof rentals or grandparents' homes?

Yes. Anything that keeps a child safe in the house they visit.

Related services

Often booked in the same visit.

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Childproofing installation in east DFW