Tennis net setup in Exeter
Professional tennis net setup 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 tennis net setup - garden tennis or multi-sport nets assembled and positioned. Posts stable, net properly tensioned, ready for family matches.
Game On
A garden tennis net brings hours of active fun - rallying, games, practice. But floppy nets and wobbly posts ruin the experience.
💡 Pro tip: Position the net where there's room to move both sides - ideally at least 3 metres behind each baseline for retrieving balls.
Why Proper Setup Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Net tensioned properly | Sags in middle |
| Posts stable | Wobble and lean |
| Right height | Too high or low |
| Ready to play | Frustrating setup |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assemble | Posts and net built |
| Position | Optimal location chosen |
| Tension | Net set at correct height |
| Stabilise | Posts secured properly |
📦 You're Left With
- Stable posts
- Tensioned net
- Correct height
- Ready for play
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis net setup | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Best combined with other garden prep.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Summer prep - Garden sports setup
✅ Multi-sport net - Tennis/badminton combo
✅ Multiple items - Part of bigger project
✅ Storage retrieval - Getting it out for season
Why Choose Us for Tennis net setup in Exeter?
Net properly tensioned
Posts stable
Right height
Ready to play
What to Expect
Step 1: Assemble
Posts and net components built.
Step 2: Position
Net placed in best garden location.
Step 3: Tension
Net height adjusted and properly secured.
🔧 DIY Tips
Setting up yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Instructions (keep them!)
- Mallet (for stakes)
- Measuring tape
- Patience
📐 Proper setup
- Choose level ground
- Assemble posts fully
- Attach net before raising
- Position posts parallel
- Tension net to correct height
- Secure bases/stakes
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Net sags in middle
- Posts not parallel
- Wrong height for game
- Inadequate base stability
💡 Pro trick: Mark the post positions on the lawn once you've got it right - makes putting it back up next time much quicker.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎾 Height guide - tennis net centre should be about 0.9m high. Badminton needs 1.55m. Many garden nets adjust for both.
Net types:
- Portable tennis nets
- Tennis/badminton combo
- Freestanding systems
- Permanent post systems
Garden sports combo:
- Tennis net
- Football goals
- Cricket stumps
- Badminton set
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tennis nets do you set up?
Garden tennis nets - portable nets, freestanding systems, combined tennis/badminton nets. The garden-sized versions designed for family play, not full-size court nets.
Do the posts need anchoring?
Depends on the system. Some have weighted bases, others need ground stakes. We'll set it up properly for your lawn surface so it stays put during play.
Can this be used for badminton too?
Many garden nets are dual-purpose with adjustable height. We'll set it at whatever height you prefer - tennis, badminton, or somewhere between for versatile use.
Is it worth calling you for this?
If you're doing other garden prep or have multiple sport items to set up, definitely. For just one simple net, try it yourself first - most are designed for easy setup.
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