Plant watering holiday in Exeter
Professional plant watering holiday services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins per visit
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 plant watering service for Devon elderly residents - we visit regularly to water plants and check your home while you're in hospital, on holiday, or staying with family.
Keep Your Plants Alive
Going away is stressful enough. Don't let plants die. We visit, water everything, and check the house. Come home to healthy plants and a secure home.
💡 Pro tip: Leave us a list of which plants need what. Some need daily watering, some weekly. We'll follow your instructions exactly.
We Visit vs Plants Left
| ✅ We Visit | ❌ Plants Left |
|---|---|
| Regular watering | Dried out |
| Home checked | Unattended |
| Post collected | Piling up |
| Peace of mind | Worry |
What We Do Each Visit
| Task | Detail |
|---|---|
| Water indoor | All houseplants |
| Water outdoor | Pots, garden |
| Check home | Post, heating, security |
| Report | Let you know all's well |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Meet before | Go through requirements |
| Key handover | Secure arrangement |
| Visit | As agreed frequency |
| Report | Updates as you want them |
📦 You're Left With
- Healthy plants
- Home monitored
- Post collected
- Nothing to worry about
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Time per Visit | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Plant watering visit | 20-30 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum per visit. Discuss rates for longer stays.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Hospital stay - Away for treatment
✅ Family visit - Staying with relatives
✅ Holiday - Need cover
✅ Many plants - Too much to ask neighbours
Why Choose Us for Plant watering holiday in Exeter?
Plants survive
Home checked
Regular visits
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Meet Before
Go through plant requirements.
Step 2: Visit
Water and check as agreed.
Step 3: Report
Let you know everything's fine.
🔧 DIY Tips
Arranging plant care yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Alternatives to consider
- Ask neighbours or family
- Self-watering systems
- Move plants to one spot
- Group by watering needs
📐 Preparation tips
- Write down what needs what
- Group plants together
- Set up drip trays
- Consider self-watering spikes
- Leave clear instructions
⚠️ Important points
- Different plants need different amounts
- Check greenhouse needs too
- Consider light and temperature
- Leave emergency contact
💡 Pro tip: Move all indoor plants to one room before you go. Makes watering much easier and you're less likely to miss any.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌱 Plants need routine - regular watering keeps them healthy. We maintain their schedule while you're away.
Combine with:
- Pet feeding
- Home security check
- Post collection
Related services:
- Pet feeding holiday
- Home check visits
- General elderly help
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you water?
Depends on your plants - some need daily, others weekly. We'll go through your collection and note what each needs. Usually every 2-3 days works.
Do you water outdoor plants too?
Yes - garden, pots, hanging baskets, greenhouse. Whatever needs attention while you're away. Indoor and outdoor covered.
What else do you check?
While we're there - post, curtains, heating, general security check. We're visiting anyway, makes sense to keep an eye on things.
How do you get in?
Key safe, spare key with neighbour, or key handover before you go. Whatever works for you. Keys returned when you're back.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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