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Helping you get your garden sorted, whether it's a one-off clearance or ongoing maintenance.

106 services available across Exeter and surrounding areas.

Garden-help services in Exeter

Sometimes gardens get away from you - overgrown, cluttered, or just neglected. We help with clearances, sorting out sheds, building storage, and getting outdoor spaces back under control. Not landscaping or heavy gardening, but all the handyman tasks that make a garden usable and enjoyable again.

Why Choose Hembury Contracting?

Sam helps get gardens manageable again. He'll clear, build, repair, and organise - leaving you with a space you can actually use and maintain.

What We Offer

  • Garden clearance and tidying
  • Shed assembly and repair
  • Outdoor storage solutions
  • Raised beds and planters
  • Path and patio repairs

Ready to get started?

01392 964094

All Garden-help Services

Ant treatment in Exeter

Ant nests treated with powder. Stops them coming back.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Bare patch seeding in Exeter

Bare patches seeded and covered for even regrowth. Get your lawn looking whole again.

Typical rates

Up to 1 hrest. £60

Bark spreading in Exeter

Bark mulch spread evenly around beds and borders. Looks tidy, suppresses weeds.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ assembly (simple) in Exeter

Simple BBQ built properly from the box. Ready to cook on, no missing bits.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ cleaning in Exeter

BBQ scraped, scrubbed and degreased. Ready for summer cooking.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ cover fitting in Exeter

BBQ cover fitted properly with ties secured. Protects your investment.

Typical rates

15 minsest. £60Combine jobs

BBQ gas connection in Exeter

Gas bottle connected safely and leak-tested. Ready to light.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bedding planting in Exeter

Bedding plants set out and planted for instant colour. Spring or summer display done properly.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Bird bath cleaning in Exeter

Bird bath scrubbed clean and refilled. Fresh water for your garden birds.

Typical rates

15-20 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bird feeder filling in Exeter

Feeders cleaned out and topped up with fresh seed. Garden birds sorted.

Typical rates

10-15 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bird feeding station in Exeter

Feeding station assembled and positioned. Multiple feeders hung, ready for birds.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Border edging in Exeter

Lawn edges cut clean along borders. Crisp lines that instantly smarten your garden.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Bulb planting in Exeter

Spring bulbs planted at proper depth. Guaranteed spring colour sorted in autumn.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Cat deterrent advice in Exeter

Honest advice on keeping neighbourhood cats out of your garden beds and borders.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Climber tying in in Exeter

Climbers tied properly to supports. Growing in the right direction, stems secure.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Cold frame clean in Exeter

Cold frame cleaned inside and out, hinges checked, ready for seedlings.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Compost spreading in Exeter

Compost spread evenly over beds and borders. Back-breaking job done properly.

Typical rates

1-3 hrsest. £150

Dead plant removal in Exeter

Dead plants dug out and removed. Roots cleared, space ready for replanting.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Deadheading flowers in Exeter

Spent flowers removed to encourage more blooms. Simple task that makes a big difference.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Drain clearing (leaves) in Exeter

Garden drains cleared of leaves and debris. Water flowing freely again.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Drip irrigation check in Exeter

System checked and adjusted. Water flowing where it should.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Ergonomic tool advice in Exeter

Advice on garden tools that won't wreck your back, wrists, or knees. Practical recommendations you can actually buy.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Fence panel temporary fix in Exeter

Loose or damaged fence panel secured temporarily. Privacy restored until proper repair.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Fox deterrent advice in Exeter

Honest advice on keeping foxes out of your garden. What works, what doesn't, what's worth trying.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Garden furniture in for winter in Exeter

Garden furniture moved into storage for winter. Cleaned, dried, protected from weather damage.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden furniture out for summer in Exeter

Garden furniture brought out from storage, cleaned, positioned ready for summer.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden furniture repair in Exeter

Wobbly chairs fixed, broken slats replaced, parasols repaired. Extends furniture life.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Garden hose away in Exeter

Hose drained, coiled, and stored away for winter. No more frozen pipes.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden hose out in Exeter

Hose retrieved from storage, connected, and ready for watering. Spring sorted.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden kneeler pad in Exeter

Kneeler pad supplied and positioned. Makes gardening comfortable again.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden ornament moving in Exeter

Heavy ornament repositioned safely. Garden refreshed without the strain.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden seating advice in Exeter

Best seating spots identified. Practical advice on what suits your garden.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden tidy general in Exeter

Garden generally tidied and looking cared for. Regular or one-off.

Typical rates

2-4 hrsest. £195

Garden timer setup in Exeter

Watering timer programmed and working. Garden waters itself on schedule.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden waste bagging in Exeter

Garden waste properly bagged for council collection. Heavy work done.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden waste loading in Exeter

Garden waste loaded and removed. Garden instantly clear.

Typical rates

0.5-2 hrsest. £105

Gate temporary fix in Exeter

Wonky gate secured temporarily. Closes and latches properly again.

Typical rates

0.5-1.5 hrsest. £85

Gravel raking in Exeter

Gravel raked level and tidy. Looks freshly maintained again.

Typical rates

0.5-1.5 hrsest. £85

Greenhouse clean in Exeter

Greenhouse cleaned inside and out. Light flooding in, ready for growing.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Gutter scoop ground in Exeter

Ground-floor gutter debris scooped out. No ladders needed.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Hammock setup in Exeter

Hammock hung securely between trees or posts. Ready to relax.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Hanging basket rehang in Exeter

Basket back up properly. No more worrying it'll drop.

Typical rates

15-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Hanging basket watering in Exeter

Baskets watered while you're away. Come home to blooms.

Typical rates

Holiday cover - daily visitsFrom £60

Hedge trim small in Exeter

Small hedge trimmed neat. Edges defined again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Hedge trimmer clean in Exeter

Trimmer serviced properly. Cuts like new again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Hose timer program in Exeter

Timer programmed right. Auto watering working.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Lawn edging in Exeter

Edges trimmed crisp. Lawn defined properly.

Typical rates

45 mins-1 hrest. £60

Lawn feed application in Exeter

Feed spread evenly. Grass greening up nicely.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Lawn mowing small in Exeter

Quick mow sorted. Edges tidied. Lawn looking good.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Lawn repair patch in Exeter

Bare patch sorted. Grass filling in nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Leaf collection disposal in Exeter

Leaves cleared and gone. Lawn breathing again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Leaf raking in Exeter

Leaves raked up. Lawn visible again.

Typical rates

45 mins-1.5 hrsest. £85

Leaf sweeping in Exeter

Paths and drive swept clear. No more slip hazard.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Long handled tools in Exeter

Tool advice and sourcing. Save your back, work smarter.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Moss killer application in Exeter

Moss killer applied properly to paths, patios and lawns. Get ahead of the green takeover.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Moss scraping in Exeter

Dead moss scraped off paths and patios. Surface clean and safe again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Mower oil change in Exeter

Oil changed properly. Mower running smooth again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Mower service basic in Exeter

Mower serviced. Blade sharp, starts first time.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Mulch spreading in Exeter

Mulch spread properly around your beds and borders. Moisture locked in, weeds locked out.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Outdoor socket advice in Exeter

Practical advice on outdoor power for your garden. Options explained, safety covered.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Outdoor tap drain down in Exeter

Outside tap drained down for winter. Freeze damage prevented.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Outside tap cover fitting in Exeter

Insulated tap cover fitted properly. Extra winter protection sorted.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Parasol base filling in Exeter

Parasol base filled properly with sand or water. Heavy, stable, won't blow over.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Parasol erecting in Exeter

Parasol put up properly. Mechanism working smoothly, shade sorted for summer.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Parasol repair in Exeter

Parasol mechanism fixed or assessed. Get it working smoothly again without buying new.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Path edging in Exeter

Path edges redefined and cleaned. Sharp lines between path and lawn or borders.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Path sweeping in Exeter

Path swept clean of leaves, moss and debris. Front entrance looking cared for.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Patio sweeping in Exeter

Patio swept clean of leaves, dirt and moss. Ready for furniture and summer use.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Pest control call in Exeter

Pest expert contacted and booked for you. Problem identified and appointment arranged.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pipe lagging external in Exeter

External pipes wrapped against frost. No burst pipes this winter.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Plant pot moving in Exeter

Heavy pots shifted without doing your back in. Job done, no hernia.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Plant stake in Exeter

Wobbly plant staked properly. Growing straight and supported now.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Plant tie in Exeter

Loose ties checked and adjusted. Plants supported properly without damage.

Typical rates

20-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond leaf scoop in Exeter

Floating leaves scooped out. Water clear, fish happier.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond net off in Exeter

Autumn net removed and stored. Pond view restored for winter.

Typical rates

20-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond net on in Exeter

Net fitted properly over pond. Leaves kept out, fish protected.

Typical rates

30-60 minsest. £60

Potting bench tidy in Exeter

Bench cleared, swept, organised. Usable workspace restored.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Rabbit proofing advice in Exeter

Defence strategies explained. Options discussed, advice given.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Raised bed advice in Exeter

Options discussed, sizes planned. Build advice or quote given.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Rose pruning in Exeter

Roses pruned properly for type and season. More blooms next year.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Rotary line repair in Exeter

Washing line fixed with new cord and smooth spinning. Your laundry's back in business.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Seed tray setup in Exeter

Seed trays filled with compost, planted, and labeled. Your growing season started right.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Shrub trim in Exeter

Shrubs trimmed back into shape. Garden looking tidy again without the overgrown mess.

Typical rates

1-3 hrsest. £150

Soaker hose layout in Exeter

Soaker hose laid out efficiently through your beds. Water exactly where it's needed, no waste.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Solar light check in Exeter

Solar lights cleaned, repositioned, and working properly. Your path or garden glowing again.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Sprinkler setup in Exeter

Sprinkler positioned and adjusted for even lawn coverage. No more dry patches or wasted water.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Squirrel baffle in Exeter

Squirrel baffle fitted to bird feeder. Your garden birds actually get the food now.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Strimmer line replace in Exeter

Strimmer restrung with fresh line. Cuts properly again instead of just battering grass flat.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Strimming edges in Exeter

Lawn edges strimmed neat and tidy. Makes the whole garden look cared for instantly.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Sun lounger repair in Exeter

Lounger fixed up. Safe to lie on again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Swing seat restring in Exeter

Swing seat ropes replaced with safe, strong cord. Kids can play without you worrying.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tool cleaning in Exeter

Garden tools cleaned, oiled, and ready for next season. Extends tool life massively.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tool sharpening in Exeter

Garden tool blades sharpened properly. Spades slice through soil, secateurs cut cleanly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tree tie check in Exeter

Tree ties checked and adjusted. Stakes secure, trees growing properly without damage.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Trellis reattach in Exeter

Fallen trellis secured back to wall or fence. Climbers supported properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tub planting in Exeter

Large pots and planters set up properly with good drainage and compost. Plants arranged nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Washing line retension in Exeter

Saggy washing line tightened back up. Laundry hanging clear of the ground again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Wasp nest marking in Exeter

Wasp nest location identified and marked clearly. Pest controller info provided.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Water butt clean in Exeter

Water butt emptied, scrubbed out, debris removed. Collecting clean rainwater again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Water butt empty in Exeter

Water butt emptied safely before winter or for maintenance. Drained without flooding garden.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Water feature pump clean in Exeter

Water feature pump stripped down and cleaned. Flow restored, feature working properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Weed killer application in Exeter

Weedkiller applied carefully to problem areas. Spot treatment for paths, drives, and patios.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Weeding paths in Exeter

Path weeds pulled out properly - between slabs, block paving, gravel. Looks maintained again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Weeding small area in Exeter

Small bed or border weeded properly. Plants visible again, looks tended instead of neglected.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Wheelbarrow repair in Exeter

Wheelbarrow fixed - puncture repaired, wheel replaced, or axle sorted. Rolling properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Window box planting in Exeter

Window boxes planted up properly - drainage sorted, compost right, plants arranged nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden-help Services in Exeter & Surrounding Areas

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Common Questions About Garden-help

Do I need to provide the bulbs?

Either way works. If you've bought them already, I'll plant what you've got. If not, tell me what you want and I can pick them up - just add bulb cost to the labour price.

How often should bird baths be cleaned?

Ideally once a week in summer when they're heavily used. Minimum once a month. Dirty water spreads disease between birds, and slimy bird baths don't get used.

What's actually involved in path edging?

Cutting back the grass or soil where it's creeping onto the path edge. Creates a clean line between path and lawn/border. Can be done with a half-moon edger for lawns or a spade for borders. Makes the garden look cared-for.

How many plants will I need?

Depends on the size of your beds and how full you want them. As a rough guide, most bedding plants need 20-25cm spacing, so you'll get about 15-20 plants per square metre. I can work out numbers for you.

What can actually be repaired?

Most things - wobbly joints, broken slats, loose screws, stuck parasol mechanisms, split wood, minor rust damage. I carry basic materials (screws, brackets, wood glue) and can get replacement parts for common furniture brands. If it needs specialist parts or the whole thing's knackered, I'll tell you honestly.

What happens to the dead plants?

I take them away. Either to the tip or into my trailer for composting/green waste disposal. You don't have to deal with it - I remove everything.

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