Bird feeder filling in Sidmouth

Looking for professional bird feeder filling help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.

Price Guide

£60

Typical Duration

10-15 mins

Location

Sidmouth

Bird feeders cleaned out and topped up with fresh seed, nuts, or fat balls. Quick service for people who can't reach their feeders or want regular feeding maintained.

### Keep Your Garden Birds Fed

**Regular feeding through winter** helps garden birds survive cold snaps. In summer it supports breeding birds feeding their young.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Clean feeders are crucial - dirty feeders spread disease. Old wet seed goes mouldy and makes birds ill. Fresh food in clean feeders = healthy bird population.

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### Why This Service Exists

**Most people fill their own feeders** - this service is specifically for:

- Elderly people who can't reach hanging feeders - Customers with mobility issues - People away regularly who want birds fed - Part of ongoing garden maintenance

It's a **£60 minimum visit** for what's genuinely a 10-15 minute job, so it only makes sense as an add-on to other work, or for customers who genuinely can't manage it.

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### What You Get

**🔧 Quick Service**

- Old seed/nuts cleared out (if stale or mouldy) - Feeders wiped clean - Topped up with fresh bird food - Positions checked (adjusted if needed) - Ground mess cleared

**📦 Takes About 15 Minutes**

Unless you've got 10 feeders or they're absolutely filthy and need deep cleaning.

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### Pricing

**£60 minimum visit** - makes sense if: - I'm already doing other garden work - You need it as a regular service - You have mobility issues and can't reach the feeders - You've got multiple feeders across a large garden

**Probably not worth it if:** - This is a one-off and literally all you need - You can physically manage it yourself

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### Perfect For...

✅ **Elderly customers** - can't reach or manage heavy seed bags

✅ **Regular service** - weekly/fortnightly feeding schedule

✅ **Holiday cover** - keep birds fed while you're away

✅ **Part of garden maintenance** - added to lawn cuts, weeding, etc.

Why Choose Us for Bird feeder filling in Sidmouth?

Old seed cleared out

Feeders wiped clean

Topped up with fresh food

Positions checked and adjusted

What to Expect

### Step 1: Clear & Check Empty out any old or mouldy seed. Check feeders for damage - cracked tubes or broken perches need replacing. ### Step 2: Clean Quick wipe-down of feeders with a cloth. If they're properly dirty, they'll need washing with hot soapy water. ### Step 3: Refill Top up with the right food type - seed mix, sunflower hearts, nyjer seed, peanuts, or fat balls depending on what you use.

Our Sidmouth Service Coverage

We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.

Good to Know

> ❄️ **Winter feeding is crucial:** Birds burn massive energy staying warm. A reliable feeding station can be the difference between survival and death in harsh winters. **Squirrel problems?** Squirrel baffles (cone-shaped guards) on poles help. Weight-activated feeders that close under squirrel weight work well. Or just accept they'll eat some - they need food too. **Positioning:** Feeders need to be visible to you (so you enjoy watching), but near cover (so birds feel safe). About 2 metres from a bush or tree is ideal - birds can escape to safety if a sparrowhawk appears. **Disease prevention:** If you see sick birds at your feeders, take everything down, disinfect thoroughly, and leave down for 2 weeks. Feeders concentrate birds and can spread disease if not kept clean. **Year-round feeding:** Modern advice is to feed all year. Summer feeding supports breeding birds. Just clean more often in warm weather to prevent food going off.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bird feeder filling in Sidmouth

Is this actually a service people need?

It's mainly for elderly customers who can't reach their feeders or struggle with the weight of seed bags. Also useful as a regular service if you're away a lot and want to keep your garden birds fed. Most people just do it themselves.

Can this be a regular service?

Yes - some customers have me top up feeders weekly or fortnightly, especially through winter when birds rely on garden feeding. I can do it as part of a regular garden maintenance schedule.

What if the feeders are damaged or need cleaning?

I'll let you know. Badly damaged feeders should be replaced. Grubby feeders I can clean with hot soapy water, but if they haven't been cleaned in months, they'll need a proper soak and scrub.

Will you provide the bird food?

I can pick it up if you want - just let me know what type you use. Add the cost of seed/nuts/fat balls to the service cost. Most people already have supplies though.

What about squirrels raiding the feeders?

I can advise on squirrel-proof feeders or positioning, but there's no such thing as a truly squirrel-proof garden if they're determined. Baffles help, as does accepting they'll get some of it.

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Pricing for Sidmouth

Minimum charge£60
Includes callout + first hour
Additional time£50/hr
This Job£60

* Same rates for all locations in our service area

Got multiple jobs?

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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