Playhouse assembly in Exeter
Professional playhouse assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£260
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional playhouse assembly - panels fitted securely, doors and windows working properly, roof felted and weathertight. Safely built so children can play straight away.
Magical Spaces for Kids
Playhouses create magical spaces - their own house, a shop, a castle, a den. But they arrive in daunting stacks of panels with bags of screws and instructions that assume you know what you're doing.
🏠 Safety is paramount. Children will climb on, in, and over it. All fixings must be secure with no sharp edges or exposed screws.
Why Professional Assembly?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| All fixings secure | Panels come loose |
| Doors/windows work | Stuck or fallen off |
| Roof weathertight | Leaks inside |
| No sharp edges | Injuries |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Floor | Panels joined, level |
| Walls | Aligned and secured |
| Windows | Fitted, opening smoothly |
| Doors | Hung, latches working |
| Roof | Felted, edges sealed |
| Safety | All screws checked |
📦 Playhouse Types
- Basic playhouses
- Feature playhouses (verandas, flower boxes)
- Two-storey/loft designs
- Playhouse combinations (slides, swings)
- Tower playhouses
Pricing Guide
| Playhouse Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic playhouse | 3 hrs | £160 |
| Feature playhouse | 4 hrs | £210 |
| Large/complex | 5 hrs | £260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Wooden playhouses - All sizes
✅ Feature designs - Verandas, windows
✅ Two-storey - Loft spaces
✅ Combinations - With slides/swings
Why Choose Us for Playhouse assembly in Exeter?
Safely built with all fixings properly secured
Doors and windows open and close correctly
Roof weathertight with felt properly fixed
Kids can play on it straight away
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Position
All panels checked, position confirmed, base/ground assessed, assembly sequence planned.
Step 2: Build
Floor laid, walls erected, windows and doors fitted, roof constructed and felted.
Step 3: Safety Check
All fixings checked, stability tested, doors demonstrated, excited children unleashed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill
- Phillips bits
- Spirit level
- Rubber mallet
- Step ladder
📐 Key steps
- Inventory ALL parts first
- Build floor completely level
- Follow panel sequence exactly
- Countersink all screws
- Felt overlaps go DOWN slope
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Skipping parts inventory
- Panels wrong way round
- Exposed screw heads
- Poor felt application (leaks)
💡 Pro trick: Before fitting the roof, check all wall panels are truly vertical. A slightly twisted frame makes roof panels awkward or impossible to fit properly.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Check delivery before booking - make sure all panels are present and undamaged. Missing parts delay assembly. Damaged panels need replacing first.
Positioning:
- Visible from house for supervision
- Not under overhanging branches
- Consider sun position (gets hot inside)
- Space around for play
Treatment:
- Most arrive untreated
- Child-safe products available
- Treat before use is easiest
- Annual treatment extends life
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does playhouse assembly take?
Basic small playhouse 3-4 hours. Larger ones with verandas or upper floors take longer - potentially a full day.
Do playhouses need a base?
They should be on something - grass alone traps moisture. Paving slabs, pressure-treated bearers, or gravel work well.
Can you anchor it to the ground?
Yes - ground anchors recommended for larger playhouses or exposed gardens. Essential if kids might climb on the roof (they will try).
Is it delivered in pieces?
Yes - most arrive as flat-pack panels. That's exactly why people book assembly.
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