High cupboard item retrieval in Exeter
Professional high cupboard item retrieval services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Items retrieved safely from high cupboards, lofts, and top shelves. No ladder climbing required - I'll reach what you need and hand it down carefully, or put things back up for you.
Stop Climbing on Kitchen Chairs
That box of Christmas decorations in the loft? Suitcase on top of the wardrobe? There's a safer way than wobbling on furniture.
💡 Pro tip: Falls from height are one of the most common home accidents, especially for people over 60. Kitchen chairs aren't designed for climbing - they're designed for sitting.
Why Professional Help Matters
Anyone can climb a ladder. Not everyone can do it safely while carrying items.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Proper ladder, correct angle | Wobbly kitchen chair or stepladder |
| Items handed down safely | Trying to carry while climbing down |
| Heavy items controlled | Dropping things, losing balance |
| No injury risk | Trip to A&E ruins your day |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Access | Set up proper ladder safely, check stability |
| Retrieve | Reach items carefully, pass them down to you |
| Organize | Multiple items retrieved in one safe visit |
| Tidy | Everything put away, ladder packed up |
📦 You're Left With
- Items you needed safely retrieved
- Nothing dropped or damaged
- Your neck and back intact
- No ladder-related injuries
Pricing Guide
| What You Need | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Few items from high cupboard | 30 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Loft access and retrieval | 1 hr | £60 |
| Sorting through high storage | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Multiple high cupboards/locations | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Can combine with other home help services in one visit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Can't use ladders - injury, age, confidence, or medical reasons
✅ Don't own a ladder - or yours isn't tall enough
✅ Heavy items - boxes of decorations, suitcases, camping gear
✅ Loft access - hatches, pull-down ladders, storage spaces
✅ Awkward reach - items at the very back of deep cupboards
✅ Multiple locations - several high cupboards needing accessing
Why Choose Us for High cupboard item retrieval in Exeter?
Items retrieved safely without ladder risks
No need to stretch or climb yourself
Multiple items reached in one visit
Heavy or awkward items handled carefully
What to Expect
Step 1: Locate Items
You tell me what you need and roughly where it is. I set up the ladder safely and locate the items.
Step 2: Safe Retrieval
Items passed down carefully - heavy things get lowered properly, not dropped. If there's a lot, I'll hand them down systematically.
Step 3: Placement
I put items where you want them - on the table, in the hallway, wherever makes sense. If you want stuff put back up later, I can do that too.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to access high storage yourself? Here's how to stay safe:
🔧 Essential equipment
- Proper stepladder or ladder (not a chair)
- Someone to hold the ladder steady
- Clear floor space for retrieved items
- Good lighting to see what you're reaching for
📐 Safe ladder use
- Check ladder is in good condition (no cracks, loose rungs)
- Set it at correct angle - base 1 meter out for every 4 meters up
- Three points of contact at all times (two feet, one hand)
- Never stand on top two rungs
- Get someone to foot the ladder (hold it steady)
✂️ Retrieving items safely
- Don't carry heavy items while climbing - pass them to someone
- Don't overreach - move the ladder instead
- Bring items to edge of shelf before lifting
- Lower heavy items, don't drop them
- Take multiple trips rather than carrying too much
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Standing on chairs, kitchen stools, or furniture
- Overreaching instead of repositioning ladder
- Trying to carry items while climbing
- Using damaged or unsuitable ladders
- Working alone with no one to help
💡 Pro trick: For loft access, use a head torch to keep both hands free for the ladder. Also, slide heavy boxes to the edge of the loft hatch first, then lower them down with rope or a helper - never try to carry heavy things down a loft ladder.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Seasonal storage? I can retrieve Christmas decorations before the holidays and put them back up in January. Same with summer/winter wardrobe swaps or camping gear.
Loft storage? If you need to access your loft regularly but the hatch is awkward, I can fit a proper pull-down ladder. Separate job, but makes future access much easier.
Multiple jobs? If I'm already there for something else (furniture moving, flat pack assembly), grabbing a few things from high cupboards adds minimal time. Makes sense to bundle tasks.
Elderly relatives? This is a really common service for people whose parents or grandparents have stuff stored high that they can't reach anymore. I can help them access things safely and maybe relocate frequently-needed items to lower storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you retrieve from high cupboards?
Anything you need - Christmas decorations, suitcases, old paperwork, unused kitchen equipment, anything stored up high that you can't reach safely. I'll get it down carefully and hand it to you, or put it where you want.
Is this service just for elderly people?
Not at all - it's for anyone who can't or doesn't want to climb ladders. Plenty of younger people are uncomfortable on ladders, or don't own a suitable one, or have items stored too high to reach safely. No judgment, just help.
Can you put items back up in high cupboards too?
Absolutely - that's actually more common. People get stuff down themselves but can't get it back up safely. Christmas decorations going back in the loft, suitcases after a trip, that sort of thing. Same price.
How long does retrieving items take?
Depends how many items and how awkward they are to reach. A couple of boxes from a loft might be 30 minutes. Sorting through a packed high cupboard to find specific items might be an hour. I'll estimate based on what you describe.
Do I need to provide a ladder?
No - I bring everything needed. Proper ladder, safety equipment, the works. Much safer than you balancing on a kitchen chair trying to reach things.
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