Pull cord light fitting in Exeter
Professional pull cord light fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional pull cord light fitting for Devon elderly residents - ceiling-mounted pull cord switch fitted so you can control lights without reaching for wall switches.
Light At The Pull Of A Cord
Wall switches hard to find in the dark? Out of reach from bed? Pull cord brings light control to you. Hang within easy reach, pull to switch on and off.
💡 Pro tip: In bedrooms, position the cord so you can reach it from lying in bed. No more getting up to turn off the light.
Pull Cord vs Wall Switch
| ✅ Pull Cord | ❌ Wall Switch |
|---|---|
| Reach from bed | Get up first |
| Find by feel | Hunt in dark |
| Bathroom compliant | Not allowed |
| At your height | Fixed position |
Where Pull Cords Work
| Location | Why |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | Required by regs |
| Toilet | Easy access |
| Bedroom | Reach from bed |
| Anywhere | Mobility needs |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check wiring position |
| Position | Right spot for you |
| Install | Wire in pull cord |
| Test | Check works properly |
📦 You're Left With
- Working pull cord light
- Easy to reach
- Properly wired
- To regulations
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single pull cord fitting | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Switch included.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Bathroom light - Need compliant switch
✅ Bedside access - Control from bed
✅ Mobility issues - Can't reach wall switch
✅ New installation - Adding light control
Why Choose Us for Pull cord light fitting in Exeter?
Easy light access
No wall switch
Right height
Safe operation
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Check existing wiring and position.
Step 2: Install
Fit pull cord switch.
Step 3: Test
Check everything works properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting a pull cord light yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Pull cord ceiling switch
- Electrical tools
- Cable (if extending)
📐 Installation tips
- Turn off power at consumer unit
- Test circuit is dead
- Position where you can reach
- Wire to lighting circuit
- Test before finishing
⚠️ Important points
- Electrical work needs competence
- Bathroom installations regulated
- Must isolate power first
- Test thoroughly after
💡 Pro tip: If you're not confident with electrics, don't attempt this. A wrongly wired bathroom switch is dangerous - get it done properly.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💡 Accessibility matters - controlling your lights easily is basic comfort. Pull cords put light at your fingertips.
Combine with:
- Pull cord extension
- Light sensor fitting
- Bedroom lighting
Related services:
- Pull cord extension
- Light switch height change
- General elderly help
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you fit pull cord lights?
Bathrooms mainly - they're a requirement there for safety. But also toilets, bedrooms, anywhere you'd prefer a cord to a wall switch.
Why is a cord better than a switch?
For bathrooms, cords are required by regulations. But for elderly users, a cord you can reach from bed or chair is often easier than finding a wall switch.
What height do you fit them?
Where you can easily reach. Bathroom codes say within reach of where you stand. For bedrooms, often within reach of the bed.
Is this electrical work?
Yes - involves wiring. We connect the pull cord switch to the lighting circuit. Proper job done to regulations.
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