“I wish to praise Sam for his carpentry skills in fitting new shelving into my airing cupboard between plumbing pipe work. He has a great work ethic, was
Your Local Handyman in Exeter
Professional property maintenance and repairs for homes across Devon. No job too small, no hassle, just quality work at fair prices.
Why Trust Hembury Contracting
No Job Too Small
From hanging a picture to full renovations
Fair, Honest Pricing
Clear quotes with no hidden costs
Local & Reliable
Based in Exeter, covering 30-mile radius
Fully Insured
Public liability insurance for your peace of mind
Our Services
From quick fixes to bigger projects, we handle all aspects of home maintenance and improvement.
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Handyman Services
Your local professional handyman for all home tasks
🪚Carpentry & Woodwork
Doors, shelving, skirting, flooring & bespoke joinery
🌳Garden & Outdoor
Sheds, fencing, decking & garden projects
💦Pressure Washing
Driveways, patios, paths & fences transformed
📦Furniture Assembly
IKEA, flatpack & all furniture built fast
🏠Home Repairs
Plumbing, painting, walls & general fixes
Why Choose a Handyman?
“Jack of all trades, master of none — is better than a master of one”
Calling Multiple Tradespeople
- Electrician callout:£80+ just to change a light fitting
- Plumber callout:£80+ to fix a dripping tap
- Carpenter callout:£80+ to adjust a sticking door
- Total: £240+ for three small jobs, three appointments, three days waiting around
One Visit from Hembury Contracting
- Change the light fitting
- Fix the dripping tap
- Adjust the sticking door
- Hang those pictures while I'm there
- Total: ~£110 for everything, one appointment, one morning
A handyman isn't competing with specialists — we're the one person who handles your whole list of small jobs that don't justify calling three different tradespeople.
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Winter Warmth
Stay warm and tackle those indoor projects. Perfect time for furniture assembly and home improvements.
Why Choose Hembury Contracting?
Experienced Tradespeople
Years of hands-on experience across all types of property maintenance and repairs.
Flexible Scheduling
Evening and weekend appointments available. We work around your schedule.
Transparent Pricing
Clear quotes upfront. No surprises. Pay only for the work completed.
Simple, Fair Pricing
Call out / first hour£60
Hourly rate£50/hr
Half day (4hrs)£210
Full day (8hrs)£410
Weekend and evening appointments available at additional rates. Many jobs have fixed prices - ask for a quote.
Get a QuoteWhat Our Customers Say
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“Sam, responded quickly to my enquiry about a repair job, confirmed he could complete the work and completed it at the agreed time/cost. All very good. A good
“Sam sorted out a few urgent jobs for us at short notice and came well-prepared with tools and materials on time as agreed. We appreciated his flexibility and
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