Curtain opening and closing in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional curtain opening and closing help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Daily visits
Location
Newton Abbot
Daily curtain opening and closing while you're away on holiday. Keeps your home looking lived-in, deters opportunist thieves, plus a quick security check each visit.
### The Simple Security Trick That Works
Going away for a week or two? **The biggest giveaway that nobody's home is curtains closed during the day.** It's like putting a sign on your door saying "we're on holiday, come have a look around."
A quick daily visit to open curtains in the morning and close them at dusk makes your house look occupied and lived-in. Simple, effective, and gives you peace of mind while you're relaxing on the beach.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** This works best combined with timer lights for the evenings. It creates the impression someone's home watching TV, rather than an empty house with lights on a pattern.
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### Why It Matters
Here's what burglars look for:
| ✅ Looks Occupied | ❌ Obvious Target | |------------------|-------------------| | Curtains open during day, closed at night | Curtains closed 24/7 | | No post visible behind door | Pile of mail showing through letterbox | | Varied curtain opening times | Nothing changes for days | | Looks like normal life | Screams "we're away" |
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### What You Get
**🏠 Daily Visit Service**
| Visit Type | What Happens | |------------|--------------| | **Morning Visit** | Curtains opened, quick visual check, post moved if needed | | **Evening Visit** | Curtains closed at dusk, lights timer check, everything secure | | **Security Check** | Walk around property, check for issues, report anything unusual |
**📦 You're Left With** - Peace of mind while you're away - Home looking lived-in and secure - Quick response if any issues arise
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### Pricing Guide
| Duration | Daily Visits | You'll Pay | |----------|--------------|------------| | Short break (3-5 days) | Morning + evening | **£60** | | Week away (7-10 days) | Morning + evening | **£85** | | Extended trip (2+ weeks) | Daily schedule | **Call for quote** |
*Based on £60 minimum for first week. Longer periods charged at reduced daily rate - we'll work out something fair.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Going on holiday** - week away or longer trips abroad
✅ **Work away frequently** - regular business trips or extended contracts
✅ **Winter sun escape** - when everyone knows you're not around
✅ **Empty property** - between tenants or selling and moved out
Why Choose Us for Curtain opening and closing in Newton Abbot?
Daily visits to open and close curtains
Home looks occupied and lived-in
Quick security check each visit
Reliable and trustworthy service
What to Expect
### Step 1: Pre-Trip Meeting We'll meet before you go away to arrange key access, discuss exactly what you want done, and do a quick walkthrough so I know what's normal for your house. ### Step 2: Daily Visits I'll visit at sensible times - curtains open around 9am, closed around dusk. Quick check everything looks right, post moved away from the door if needed. ### Step 3: Contact & Updates I'll text you once a week to confirm all's well (or immediately if anything looks wrong). When you're back, we'll settle up and return keys.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔑 **Key security:** I can use a key safe (you provide code), hold a key securely until you're back, or work with whatever arrangement you prefer. Your home security is taken seriously. **Also need other services?** I can combine curtain opening with watering plants, checking heating/thermostat, or accepting deliveries. Makes the daily visit more worthwhile. **Last-minute bookings?** If you've suddenly got a trip planned and need cover, call me. If I'm available I'll sort it - better than leaving your house obviously empty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Curtain opening and closing in Newton Abbot
Why would I need someone to open and close curtains?
When you're away on holiday, closed curtains during the day scream 'nobody's home' to opportunist thieves. I'll pop in daily to open them in the morning and close them at dusk, so your house looks lived-in and occupied. Simple but effective security.
What else do you check while you're there?
I'll do a quick walk around - check for any post piling up (can move it out of sight from the door), make sure no obvious issues like leaks or break-ins, and that everything looks secure. It's a basic occupied-home check, not a full house-sit.
How do you access my property?
Most people either leave a key with me or have a key safe I can use. We'll arrange whatever you're comfortable with before you go away. I treat your home security seriously - this is a trust-based service.
Do you offer this service long-term?
Yes - whether you're away for a week's holiday or months abroad, I can do daily visits for as long as needed. We'll agree a schedule that works for you.
What does the daily visit cost?
£60 minimum covers the first week of daily visits. For longer periods we can work out a fair rate - I'm not going to charge full price for a 5-minute daily check. Call to discuss your specific dates.
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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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