Strimming edges in Exeter
Professional strimming edges services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
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
Lawn edges strimmed clean and tidy. Makes the difference between a mown lawn and a properly finished garden. All cuttings cleared up.
The Finishing Touch Your Garden Needs
You can mow a lawn perfectly, but if the edges are ragged with grass creeping into beds and over paths, it looks half-done. Clean strimmed edges make the whole garden look cared-for in a way that's hard to describe but impossible to miss.
💡 Pro tip: Strimmed edges make mowing easier too. Creates a clean line to mow up to, so you're not constantly trying to cut right against walls and fences.
What Good Edge Strimming Looks Like
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Clean line between lawn and beds | Ragged, undefined edges |
| Cuttings stay on soil, not paths | Grass clippings all over paving |
| Even height, not scalped | Bare patches where it's too low |
| Fences/walls undamaged | Scuff marks on posts, chipped paint |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Strim | Work around entire lawn perimeter and bed edges |
| Detail | Get into corners and awkward spots mower can't reach |
| Tidy | Sweep or blow cuttings off paths |
| Clear | Bag up waste or add to your compost if you prefer |
📦 You're Left With
- Crisp, defined lawn edges
- Neat borders around beds and paths
- No grass creeping over edging
- Garden looking properly finished
Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small garden/few edges | 1 hr | £60 |
| Average garden | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Large garden/lots of beds | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time depends on perimeter length and complexity.
Perfect For...
✅ Pre-event tidying - garden party, family visit, house viewing
✅ Regular maintenance - keep edges sharp all season
✅ Can't manage it yourself - physically difficult or no strimmer
✅ Complementing mowing - you mow, I edge (or vice versa)
When It Is Bigger Than Edges
Edges are a tidy up. A garden that has stood a season, a bramble thicket, a hedgebank or a paddock margin is a clearance job instead, and that work has a site of its own with the rate card published on it: strimming and overgrowth clearance in Exeter. Same business, run by Hembury Contracting, priced by the hour rather than per job.
Why Choose Us for Strimming edges in Exeter?
Clean edges around lawn perimeter
Beds and borders defined properly
Path edges cleared of overgrowth
All cuttings cleared away
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Check
I'll walk the garden to see what needs doing and confirm timing. If there are delicate plants near edges, you can point them out.
Step 2: Strim The Lot
Work systematically around all lawn edges, bed perimeters, path sides. Careful around fence posts, walls, and plants.
Step 3: Tidy & Clear
Sweep cuttings off paths, bag up waste (or leave for you to compost). Quick final check that nothing's missed.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is very doable yourself if you've got a strimmer:
🔧 What you'll need
- Strimmer (petrol or electric)
- Safety glasses (flying stones happen)
- Long trousers and closed shoes (seriously - flying debris)
- Extension lead if electric
- Brush or leaf blower for clearing up
✂️ Technique for neat edges
- Hold strimmer at slight angle so line cuts vertically
- Work in one direction around the lawn (clockwise or anti-clockwise)
- Keep a consistent height - don't scalp down to soil
- Angle line away from paths to keep cuttings on grass
- Be gentle near fence posts and walls
⚠️ Safety notes
- ALWAYS wear eye protection (stones ping up)
- Check for toys, tools, wires before starting
- Keep line away from tree trunks (damages bark)
- Don't strim when ground is very dry (too dusty) or very wet (messy)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Holding strimmer flat (scalps grass)
- Working too fast (ragged finish)
- Strimming too close to plants (damages them)
- Forgetting eye protection (one stone to the face and you'll never forget again)
💡 Pro trick: For a really sharp edge between lawn and beds, use a half-moon edger or spade to cut a vertical edge first (once or twice a year). Then strimming just maintains that clean line.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌱 Time of day matters: Early morning when grass is dry from dew works well - cuttings stick to lawn rather than scattering. Avoid midday in hot weather (you'll be knackered and so will the grass).
Combine with mowing? I can do both in one visit if you want the full lawn service. Usually more cost-effective than two separate trips.
Edging vs strimming: Proper edging (cutting with a spade) creates a sharp line and should be done once or twice a year. Strimming maintains that line in between. I can do either or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in edge strimming?
I'll strim all the edges where your mower can't reach - around beds, paths, fences, walls. Makes a neat line between lawn and everything else. All cuttings get cleared up so your garden's left tidy.
Do you bring your own strimmer?
Yes - professional gear that makes quick, clean work of it. You don't need to provide anything except access to your garden.
How often should edges be strimmed?
Every 2-3 weeks during growing season if you want them looking sharp. Or monthly if you're less fussed. Some people just get it done before special occasions - whatever works for you.
Can you do it without making a mess on paths?
I'll angle the strimmer to keep cuttings on the lawn/beds rather than scattering them all over paths. What does land on hard surfaces gets swept or blown clear.
Will it damage fence posts or walls?
I'm careful around solid objects - angle the strimmer so line doesn't keep hitting them. Accidents happen occasionally but I take care to avoid damage.
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