Childproofing removal in Exeter
Professional childproofing removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
45-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional childproofing removal - all those gates, locks, and guards removed cleanly when children outgrow them. Holes filled, walls patched, house restored.
They've Outgrown It All
Children grow up. The house full of gates, locks, and guards that kept them safe is now just obstacle and eyesore. We remove everything cleanly and restore your home.
💡 Pro tip: If selling your house, childproofing removal makes it appeal to a wider market. Not everyone wants to inherit someone else's baby gates.
Why Professional Removal Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| All holes filled | Holes left visible |
| Adhesive cleaned | Residue remains |
| Walls paint-ready | Needs more work |
| Complete removal | Items forgotten |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | All childproofing identified |
| Remove | Everything taken down |
| Fill | Holes patched properly |
| Clean | Adhesive residue removed |
📦 You're Left With
- House back to normal
- No visible traces
- Ready for decorating
- Items returned or removed
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Full house removal | 45-60 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Larger installations may take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Children grown up - No longer needed
✅ Selling house - Appeal to wider market
✅ Redecorating - Starting fresh
✅ Moving out - Restoration required
Why Choose Us for Childproofing removal in Exeter?
Complete removal
Holes filled
Walls patched
No trace left
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey
All childproofing items throughout house identified.
Step 2: Remove
Everything taken down carefully.
Step 3: Restore
Holes filled, adhesive cleaned, ready for decorating.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver/drill
- Wall filler
- Wood filler
- Adhesive remover
- Sandpaper
- Clean cloths
📐 Removal process
- Start with gates (biggest impact)
- Remove locks and catches
- Take down protectors
- Fill all screw holes
- Remove adhesive residue
- Sand when dry
- Ready for paint
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Forgetting hidden items
- Wrong filler type
- Not letting filler dry
- Incomplete adhesive removal
💡 Pro trick: Use a hairdryer to warm adhesive before removal - it comes off cleaner with less residue.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 End of an era - removing childproofing often feels significant. We make sure the practical side is handled properly while you celebrate children growing up.
Common items to remove:
- Stair gates
- Cupboard locks
- Drawer locks
- Corner protectors
- Socket covers
- Window restrictors
Don't forget:
- Spare room items
- Garage/utility childproofing
- Garden safety items
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you remove?
Everything - stair gates, cupboard locks, window restrictors, corner protectors, socket covers, drawer locks. Whatever was installed, we remove it cleanly.
Will there be damage?
Screw-mounted items leave holes - we fill these. Adhesive items may leave residue - we clean this. When we're done, you shouldn't be able to tell things were ever there.
How long does full house removal take?
Depends on how much was installed. A typical house with gates, locks, and protectors takes 45-60 minutes. We'll give you an estimate.
Should I keep any of it?
Your choice - some items resell well, others not. We can leave everything for you or take items away.
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