13/07/2026
🚨 How To Spot A Dodgy Art Installer 🚨
We wanted to share this with you as we had another call today - the third in a matter of months - from someone who paid a deposit to a picture hanging company then had no one turn up or return their calls.
Different clients, different parts of the country, same story.
We were also called in to finish a job another firm walked away from. They'd taken a deposit for the installation of a 25kg piece, then sent a carpenter - not an Art installer - who couldn't hang it alone, damaged the wall, and left without finishing.
So before you book anyone, here's how to protect yourself:
🖼 Cross-check platforms - does the five-star badge on their website match Google, Trustpilot or social media?
🖼 Read reviews - do they include names and dates?
🖼 Ignore international accreditation - The "BBB Accredited" badge means nothing in the UK. The Better Business Bureau is a North American accreditation.
🖼 Be wary of big deposits - understand what it's for and whether one is needed at all.
🖼 Heavy Art needs a specialist - understanding appropriate fixings and load distribution is skilled work.
If in doubt, trust your gut and ask questions. If you can't get a real person on the phone before booking, that's a red flag.