Monkey bars safety check in Exeter
Professional monkey bars safety check services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
We're a general handyman service that turns its hand to things. We're not specialist installers.
Most of what people call out a handyman for is time and a decent pair of hands. That is what you are booking: a handyman for the hours you choose, working through your list.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How booking works
Bookable by the hour
- Repairs, adjustments and replacements on what is already there
- Fitting, hanging, mounting and assembling
- Small jobs batched into one visit
Take this to a specialist
- Work that needs a certificate or sign-off
- Structural work, and anything notifiable under building regulations
- Manufacturer-warranty installs that only an approved installer can carry out
Not sure which yours is? Describe the job and we will tell you
Professional monkey bars safety check - thorough inspection of your climbing equipment. Bolts tightened, joints tested, surfaces checked. Catch problems before they cause injuries.
Bolts Work Loose Over Time
Climbing equipment takes a hammering. Children swing, hang, jump - and every impact works bolts slightly looser. Regular checks catch problems before they become dangerous.
💡 Pro tip: Check your play equipment after winter - freeze-thaw cycles can loosen fixings and crack wood or plastic.
Why Regular Checks Matter
| ✅ Checked Regularly | ❌ Never Checked |
|---|---|
| Bolts tight | Fixings work loose |
| Cracks spotted early | Structural failure |
| Safe surfaces | Splinters and rust |
| Ground anchors secure | Frame tips over |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Every joint and fixing checked |
| Tighten | Loose bolts secured |
| Test | Structural stability confirmed |
| Report | Any issues identified |
📦 You're Left With
- Tightened equipment
- Known issues identified
- Peace of mind
- Safe play equipment
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey bars safety check | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Full climbing frame checks take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Annual check due - Regular maintenance
✅ After winter - Weather damage check
✅ Buying/selling house - Play equipment condition
✅ Something seems loose - Specific concern check
Why Choose Us for Monkey bars safety check in Exeter?
All bolts tightened
Joints inspected
Grips tested
Issues identified
What to Expect
Step 1: Inspect
Every bolt, joint, and surface checked systematically.
Step 2: Tighten
Loose fixings secured, caps replaced if missing.
Step 3: Report
Any issues found explained with recommendations.
🔧 DIY Tips
Checking yourself? Here's what to look for:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Socket set/spanners
- Screwdriver
- Torch (for dark joints)
- Phone (for photos of issues)
📐 What to check
- Every bolt and nut (try to tighten each)
- Welds on metal frames (cracks?)
- Wood for rot, especially near ground
- Plastic for cracks or UV damage
- Ground anchors secure
- Landing surface adequate
⚠️ Warning signs
- Any bolt that spins without tightening
- Visible cracks in wood or metal
- Rust eating through metal
- Wood soft when poked
- Frame wobbles when pushed
💡 Pro trick: Push and pull the frame in multiple directions - something that feels solid when pushed down might wobble sideways.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🪜 Falls are the main risk - most play equipment injuries are falls. Check landing surfaces are soft enough and large enough, not just the equipment itself.
Check annually:
- All bolts and fixings
- Wood condition
- Metal for rust
- Ground anchoring
- Landing surfaces
After storms:
- Wind can stress joints
- Water can pool and rot
- Debris can damage surfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should monkey bars be checked?
At least annually, plus after winter weather. Bolts can work loose over time and wood can develop cracks that aren't obvious until you look properly.
What do you check?
Every bolt and fixing, joint stability, bar grip condition, wood or metal for cracks or rust, ground anchoring, and the landing surface below.
Can you fix problems you find?
Simple fixes like tightening bolts and replacing caps we do on the spot. Major structural issues we'll identify and quote separately - better to know than not know.
What about wooden monkey bars?
Wood needs checking for rot, especially where it meets the ground or where water can pool. We'll identify any areas of concern.
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