High shelf item retrieval in Sidmouth
Looking for professional high shelf item retrieval help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Sidmouth
Items retrieved safely from high shelves and tall storage units. No ladder climbing needed - I'll reach what you need and hand it down carefully, or put things back up for you.
### Stop Stretching on Tiptoes
That book on the top shelf? Box at the back of the high cupboard? **There's a safer way than wobbling on furniture.**
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Most household falls happen when people climb on inappropriate furniture to reach high places. Kitchen chairs and office chairs aren't ladders - they're not designed for standing on.
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### Why Professional Help Matters
Reaching high safely requires **proper equipment and technique.**
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Proper stepladder at correct angle | Wobbly chair or stacked books | | Items passed down safely | Stretching dangerously to reach | | Heavy items controlled | Dropping things, losing balance | | No injury risk | A&E visit ruins your afternoon |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Setup** | Proper ladder positioned safely | | **Reach** | Items retrieved carefully from high shelves | | **Hand down** | Items passed to you or placed where you want | | **Multiple items** | Everything you need accessed in one safe visit |
**📦 You're Left With** - Items you needed safely retrieved - Nothing dropped or damaged - No ladder-related injuries - Job done in minutes
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### Pricing Guide
| What You Need | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |--------------|----------------|------------| | Few items from one shelf | 30 mins | **£60** | | Items from multiple high locations | 30 mins-1 hr | **£60** | | Sorting through high storage to find items | 1 hr | **£60** | | Heavy items needing careful handling | 1 hr | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Quick jobs still charged minimum. Can combine with other home help tasks.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Can't climb safely** - age, injury, balance, or medical reasons
✅ **Don't own a ladder** - or yours isn't tall enough
✅ **Heavy items** - large books, storage boxes, awkward shapes
✅ **Frequent need** - regularly accessing high shelves
✅ **No help available** - living alone or partner also can't climb
✅ **Items at back** - need someone to reach deep into high storage
Why Choose Us for High shelf item retrieval in Sidmouth?
Items retrieved safely without climbing
Heavy or awkward items handled carefully
Multiple shelves accessed in one visit
No risk of ladder accidents
What to Expect
### Step 1: Locate Items You point out what you need. I set up the ladder safely and locate the items on the high shelves. ### Step 2: Safe Retrieval Items passed down carefully - heavy things lowered properly, not dropped. If you need several items, I'll get them systematically. ### Step 3: Placement Items placed where you want them - on the table, floor, wherever makes sense. Or if you're putting things back up, I'll position them where you direct.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Reorganizing shelves?** If I'm already there retrieving items, makes sense to reorganize your high shelves while they're accessible. Put frequently-used stuff lower down, archive materials higher up. **Regular access needed?** Some people need items from high shelves weekly - research files, archived documents, seasonal items. I can install pull-down shelf systems or relocate frequently-needed items to accessible height. **Multiple rooms?** If you've got high shelves in several rooms needing attention, bundle it all in one visit. More efficient than calling separately for each room. **Elderly relatives?** Common request - helping parents or grandparents who can no longer reach their own high shelves safely. I can help them access things and maybe suggest reorganizing so everyday items are at reachable height.
Frequently Asked Questions about High shelf item retrieval in Sidmouth
What can you retrieve from high shelves?
Anything you can't reach safely - books, box files, photo albums, ornaments, storage boxes, whatever's up there. I'll get it down carefully and hand it to you, or place it where you want.
Can you put items back up on high shelves too?
Yes - that's actually more common. People get things down themselves but struggle to reach back up safely to replace them. Same service, same price.
Is this just for elderly people?
Not at all. Plenty of people are uncomfortable on ladders, don't own a suitable one, or have items stored too high to reach easily. It's for anyone who needs help - no age limit, no judgment.
How long does retrieving a few items take?
Most jobs are 30 minutes to an hour - depends how many items and how high they are. Getting one book from a tall shelf takes five minutes. Sorting through several boxes to find specific items takes longer. I'll estimate once you describe what you need.
Do I need to provide a ladder?
No - I bring everything needed. Proper stepladder, safety equipment, all sorted. Much safer than you wobbling on a chair trying to reach.
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* Same rates for all locations in our service area
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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