Strimmer line replace in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional strimmer line replace help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
1 hr
Location
Ottery St Mary
Strimmer line replaced properly so it cuts instead of just flattening grass. Fresh cord wound on correctly, head mechanism checked. Quick job that makes strimming actually work.
### When Your Strimmer Stops Cutting
You pull the trigger, the head spins, but the grass just **bends over** instead of being cut. Or the line keeps breaking every two minutes. Annoying as hell when you're trying to tidy up edges, and it's usually just because the **line's worn out** or **wound on wrong**.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Quality line costs a bit more but lasts way longer and cuts cleaner. Cheap stuff from the pound shop is a false economy - you'll be rewinding it constantly.
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### Why Line Stops Cutting
| Problem | Cause | Result | |---------|-------|--------| | Worn line | Edges frayed and blunt | **Batters grass, doesn't cut** | | Wrong thickness | Too thin for the job | **Breaks constantly** | | Badly wound | Tangles inside head | **Won't feed out** | | Wrong type | Square vs round for your model | **Poor performance** |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Remove** | Take out old broken/worn line | | **Clean** | Clear any tangles or debris from the head | | **Rewind** | Wind new line on correctly (direction matters!) | | **Test** | Run it to check it feeds properly | | **Demo** | Show you the trick if you want to learn |
**📦 You're Left With** - Strimmer that cuts cleanly again - Properly wound head that feeds smoothly - Knowledge to do it yourself next time (if you want) - Clean edges on your lawn!
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Line replacement + demo | 1 hr | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). You provide the replacement line.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Line keeps breaking** - going through it too fast
✅ **Won't feed out** - wound on wrong and tangled
✅ **Doesn't cut** - worn line just battering grass flat
✅ **Want to learn** - see how it's done properly for next time
Why Choose Us for Strimmer line replace in Ottery St Mary?
Old broken line removed completely
Fresh line wound on properly
Head mechanism checked and cleaned
You get to see how it's done for next time
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I'll check what line thickness you need and whether the head mechanism is working properly. Sometimes there's a mechanical issue beyond just the line. ### Step 2: Remove & Clean Old line comes off, head gets cleaned out properly. Tangled bits of old line cleared, mechanism checked. ### Step 3: Rewind & Test New line wound on the correct direction with proper tension. Test it to make sure it feeds smoothly when you tap the head.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌿 **Round vs square line:** Round is standard and works for most jobs. Square line cuts slightly better on thick grass and weeds but wears faster. Stick with round unless you've got a specific reason to change. **Head type matters:** Bump-feed heads (tap to release line) are most common. Fixed-line heads are simpler but you have to stop and manually thread new line through. I'll work with whatever you've got. **While you're at it:** Worth checking the air filter and spark plug on petrol strimmers. If it's running rough, often that's the issue rather than the line.
Frequently Asked Questions about Strimmer line replace in Ottery St Mary
Why does strimmer line keep breaking?
Usually you're hitting hard stuff (stones, walls, fence posts) or the line's wound on wrong so it tangles. Quality line helps too - cheap stuff snaps easier. I'll show you how to avoid breakages.
Do I need to buy the replacement line?
Yes - keeps costs down. Most strimmers use 1.6mm or 2.4mm line. Check your manual or measure the old stuff. I'll wind it on properly so it actually lasts.
Can you show me how to do it myself next time?
Absolutely. I'll talk you through it while I'm doing it - it's fiddly the first time but easy once you know the trick. Save yourself the callout fee next time.
Will it cut better with new line?
Massively. Fresh line cuts cleanly. Old worn line just batters grass flat and frays the ends, which makes your lawn look rough. It's a proper difference.
How long should strimmer line last?
Depends how much you use it and what you're cutting. Average garden, decent line, probably 3-4 sessions. Hitting concrete or stones chews through it faster.
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