Childproofing and furniture anchoring in Long Island City
Dressers, bookcases and TVs anchored to the wall. Cabinet latches, drawer latches and gates fitted where little hands reach.
Childproofing a Long Island City, Queens apartment is mostly anchoring and latching. Tall and top-heavy furniture gets fastened to the wall, TVs get mounted or strapped, cabinets and drawers get latches, and doorways that lead to a fall get gates that are screwed in, not just pressure-fit.
What’s included
- Dressers, wardrobes and bookcases anchored
- TVs mounted, or strapped to their furniture
- Cabinet and drawer latches
- Hardware-mounted baby gates
- Plug-in outlet covers and cord management
- Corner and edge guards
Anchoring comes first
Tip-overs are the hazard that doesn't wait for a baby to crawl. Anchoring tall furniture and the TV is the part worth doing first; latches and gates follow as your child starts pulling up and exploring.
Window guards are the owner's job
In NYC buildings with 3 or more apartments where a child 10 or younger lives, window guards are the building owner's legal duty. Tell your management office; they have to install them.
Useful to send us
- A list or photos of the rooms to cover
- The products you've already bought, if any
- Your wall type, if you know it (drywall, concrete, plaster)
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Window guards — the building owner installs them.
- Anything that changes outlets or wiring — electrical work for a licensed master electrician.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
When should you start childproofing?
Many parents start before the baby crawls and add gates and latches as the baby starts pulling up. Anchoring tall furniture and the TV is worth doing first — it doesn't wait on age.
Is childproofing really necessary?
Anchoring tall furniture and TVs is the part that matters most, because tip-overs are a known hazard for small children. Latches and gates depend on your layout and your child.
Do you install window guards?
No. In NYC buildings with 3 or more apartments, window guards are the owner's legal duty when a child 10 or younger lives in the apartment. Tell management; they must install them.
Related jobs
Furniture & IKEA assembly
Beds, PAX wardrobes, dressers, desks and cribs — built square, and anchored to the wall when they're tall.
TV mounting
TVs mounted level and solid on drywall, metal studs, concrete or prewar plaster. The wall decides the hardware.
Door & cabinet adjustment
Doors that stick, rub or won't latch. Cabinet doors that sag or won't close. Loose hinges and handles.
Send a photo. Get a quote.
Describe the job and your building's rules. You get a quote before we start.