Key holding service in Honiton
Looking for professional key holding service help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60/month
Typical Duration
As needed
Location
Honiton
Spare keys held securely with 24/7 access when you need them. Emergency lockouts, contractor access, holiday checks - all covered by a reliable local contact who's fully insured.
### When You Need Access But Can't Be There
**Locked yourself out.** Tradesperson arriving but you're stuck in traffic. On holiday for two weeks and the boiler's playing up. Elderly parent needs checking on.
These situations need a **local, trusted person with a spare key** who can actually help - not a neighbour who's also at work, or a key under a plant pot the burglars know about.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Most lockouts happen at the worst possible time. Having a reliable key holder saves you £100+ emergency locksmith callouts and hours of stress.
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### Why Professional Key Holding Works
| ❌ Without Key Holder | ✅ With Key Holder | |-----------------------|-------------------| | Locked out = £100+ locksmith | Call me, in within the hour | | Take day off for boiler service | I let them in and out | | House sitting empty for 2 weeks | Regular checks, looks lived-in | | Neighbour has keys (are they home?) | Guaranteed available contact |
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### What You Get
**🔑 The Full Service**
| Service | What's Included | |---------|-----------------| | **Key Storage** | Secure, insured storage of your spare keys | | **Emergency Access** | Available 8am-8pm, usually within 1 hour | | **Contractor Access** | Let tradespeople in/out when you're not home | | **Holiday Checks** | Property visits every 2-3 days while you're away | | **Peace of Mind** | Local, reliable, fully insured |
**📱 How It Works** 1. You text/call saying you need access 2. I confirm details and head over 3. Let you in (or let contractors in) 4. Confirm via text when done 5. Keys return to secure storage
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### Pricing
| Service Type | Cost | Details | |--------------|------|---------| | **Monthly Retainer** | **£60/month** | Covers key storage + up to 2 callouts | | **Extra Callouts** | **£30 each** | After your included 2 per month | | **Holiday Property Check** | **Included** | Every 2-3 days while you're away | | **One-off Callout** | **£60** | If you don't need monthly service |
*All prices include travel within Honiton/30 mile radius.*
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### Perfect For
✅ **Busy professionals** - can't take time off for deliveries/tradespeople
✅ **Regular travellers** - need property checks while away
✅ **Elderly relatives** - emergency access if they're locked out
✅ **Landlords** - reliable access for contractors between tenants
Why Choose Us for Key holding service in Honiton?
Your keys held securely and insured
Emergency lockout help available
Holiday property checks included
Let contractors in when you can't be there
What to Expect
### Step 1: Initial Meeting We'll meet at your property, I'll check ID, you'll give me a clearly labelled spare set of keys. I'll explain how the system works and get your preferred contact details. ### Step 2: Secure Storage Your keys go into a locked key safe at my home, labelled with a property code (not your address). All logged, all insured. ### Step 3: Call When Needed Text or ring when you need access - emergency lockout, letting contractors in, holiday property check. I'll confirm I'm on my way. ### Step 4: Access & Update I'll access your property as agreed, do what's needed (let plumber in, check everything's OK, water plants), then text you confirmation when done.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton 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 Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Multiple properties?** Landlords with several rentals around Exeter - I can hold keys for all of them. One monthly fee, access whenever contractors need to visit between tenants or for maintenance. **What I won't do:** I'm not a property management service - won't handle tenant issues, rent collection, legal stuff. Just secure key holding and physical access when needed. Honest and simple. **Insurance:** Your keys are covered under my public liability insurance while in my possession. If they're lost/stolen while I'm holding them, I'm liable. That's why storage is taken seriously. **Exeter coverage:** Based in Exeter, covering 30 miles around. If your property's within that, you're good. Further out and I'll let you know if it's practical - don't want to promise what I can't deliver reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions about Key holding service in Honiton
Why would I need a key holding service?
Emergencies mainly - locked yourself out, lost your keys, need someone to let a plumber in while you're at work. Also great if you're away a lot and want someone local who can check on the property or water plants.
How do you keep my keys secure?
Keys are stored in a locked key safe at my home, clearly labelled with your property code (not your address). Fully insured, and I only use them with your explicit permission - usually via text or phone call.
What if I get locked out at 2am?
I'm not a 24-hour emergency service, but I'm usually available within an hour during normal hours (8am-8pm). If you're regularly locking yourself out at midnight, we probably need to talk about fitting a key safe instead!
Can you let tradespeople in while I'm at work?
Yes - that's one of the main uses. Boiler service, delivery, carpet fitter - just let me know when they're coming, I'll be there to let them in and lock up after. Text you when it's done.
What about holiday property checks?
Included in the monthly fee - I'll pop round every few days to check everything's secure, water plants if needed, move curtains so it looks lived-in, deal with any post piling up. Peace of mind while you're away.
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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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