Christmas decorations up in Exeter
Professional christmas decorations up services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Christmas decorations professionally installed, tested, and secured. From hanging outdoor lights to setting up your tree - all the festive work without the ladder risk or the faff.
Enjoy the Magic Without the Hassle
Let's be honest - putting up Christmas decorations is either really fun or a complete pain, depending on the year. When you're short on time, the ladder's dodgy, or you just can't face untangling those lights again, that's where I come in.
💡 Pro tip: Get your outdoor lights up early December while the weather's still reasonable. Nobody wants to be up a ladder in freezing rain two days before Christmas.
Why Let Someone Else Do It?
Here's the reality of Christmas decorations:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Struggle |
|---|---|
| Lights tested before going up | Half stop working once they're on the roof |
| Properly secured to gutters and walls | Hanging loose after first windy night |
| Safe ladder work at height | Wobbly ladders and nervous spouses |
| Done in a couple of hours | Takes all weekend (if you finish at all) |
What You Get
🎄 The Full Christmas Service
| Type of Job | What's Included |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Lights | Tested, hung safely on gutters/roof, secured properly, timer setup |
| Tree Setup | Assembled, positioned, lights tested and arranged, ready to decorate |
| General Decorations | Wreaths hung, displays positioned, inflatables secured, all tidy |
📦 You're Left With
- Everything safely installed and working
- No tangled cables or loose fixings
- Nothing to worry about until January
Pricing Guide
| Job Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tree setup + indoor lights testing | 1 hr | £60 |
| Basic outdoor lights (ground floor) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Full outdoor display (roof + garden) | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Heights and complexity affect time.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Can't be bothered this year - we all have those Christmases
✅ Worried about ladders - especially on older properties with high gutters
✅ Outdoor lights in tricky spots - roof peaks, high walls, tall trees
✅ Want it done right - tested, secure, and actually working
Why Choose Us for Christmas decorations up in Exeter?
Safe ladder work for roof and gutters
Outdoor lights tested and secured properly
Tree setup and decoration assistance
Stored neatly ready for next year
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment & Testing
I'll check what you've got, test all the lights work, and plan the best way to install everything safely.
Step 2: Installation
Outdoor lights go up first (if applicable), properly secured with clips or hooks. Then indoor setup - tree, displays, timers connected.
Step 3: Final Check
Everything tested again, timers set, any boxes or packaging cleared away. You get to enjoy the festive magic without lifting a finger.
🔧 DIY Tips
Determined to do it yourself? Here's how to make it easier:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Sturdy ladder (ideally someone footing it)
- Light clips for gutters (not nails or staples!)
- Extension lead and timer
- Light tester tool
- Cable ties or outdoor tape
💡 Testing first saves hours
- Unpack and untangle everything indoors
- Test EVERY string of lights before going outside
- Replace any blown bulbs or dodgy sections
- Have spares ready - you'll need them
🪜 Ladder safety
- Never lean the ladder on gutters (they'll bend)
- Always have someone footing it
- Don't overreach - move the ladder instead
- Keep three points of contact
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using staples or nails (damages cables and property)
- Not securing outdoor lights properly (they blow down)
- Overloading a single extension lead (fire risk)
- Forgetting to test everything before installation
🎨 Pro trick: Work backwards from your power source. Start at the plug socket and work outwards - much easier than trying to run cables back to base once everything's up.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Booking for takedown? Let me know when I'm putting them up and I'll make a note of exactly how everything was done. Makes January much quicker.
Multiple visits? Some people book me for outdoor lights one day, then call back for tree setup closer to Christmas. Whatever works for you.
Old house with dodgy gutters? I'll check before hanging anything heavy. In Exeter's Victorian terraces, some gutters aren't strong enough for lights - I'll find alternative fixing points that work safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Christmas decoration jobs can you help with?
Pretty much anything festive - hanging outdoor lights on gutters and roof peaks, setting up your artificial tree, untangling and testing lights, mounting wreaths, securing inflatable displays. If it involves a ladder or you just can't be bothered this year, I can handle it.
Can you do outdoor lights on a two-storey house?
Yes - I've got proper ladders and work safely at height. Whether it's gutter lights, roof peak displays, or wrapping trees in the garden, outdoor installations are sorted. I'll test everything before securing it up there too.
Do I need to provide the decorations and lights?
Yes - I install your existing decorations. If you need new lights or fixings I can advise what to get and pick them up from the shops, but the main Christmas decorations themselves should be yours.
Will you take them down again in January?
Absolutely. Book me for January and I'll carefully take everything down, pack it away neatly, and store it back in your loft or garage. Much easier than doing it in the cold yourself.
How long does a typical Christmas decoration job take?
Depends what you're after. Just putting your tree up and testing lights might be an hour. Full outdoor display with roof lights, garden decorations, and indoor setup could be 3-4 hours. I'll give you a realistic estimate based on what you describe.
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