“No longer able to source spare parts, a failed retracting wire coil for a heavy wooden loft ladder seemed terminal. Having contacted Sam he undertook and
Your Local Handyman in Exeter
A team of handymen covering Exeter and Devon, with trusted local partners for the specialist work. Book the hours you need and we turn up and crack on.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How it works
Why Trust Hembury Contracting
A Team, Not One Pair Of Hands
Handymen on the tools, with trusted local partners for the specialist work
One Rate, Booked Online
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum, paid when you book
Local & Reliable
Based in Exeter, covering 30-mile radius
Fully Insured
Public liability insurance for your peace of mind
Our Services
From quick fixes to bigger projects, we handle all aspects of home maintenance and improvement.
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Handyman Services
Your local professional handyman for all home tasks
🪚Carpentry & Woodwork
Doors, shelving, skirting, flooring & bespoke joinery
🌳Garden & Outdoor
Sheds, fencing, decking & garden projects
💦Pressure Washing
Driveways, patios, paths & fences transformed
📦Furniture Assembly
IKEA, flatpack & all furniture built fast
🏠Home Repairs
Plumbing, painting, walls & general fixes
☀️Off-Grid Solar
Sheds, workshops, garden offices & outbuildings
Why Choose a Handyman?
“Jack of all trades, master of none — is better than a master of one”
Calling Multiple Tradespeople
- Electrician callout:£80+ just to change a light fitting
- Plumber callout:£80+ to fix a dripping tap
- Carpenter callout:£80+ to adjust a sticking door
- Total: £240+ for three small jobs, three appointments, three days waiting around
One Visit from Hembury Contracting
- Change the light fitting
- Fix the dripping tap
- Adjust the sticking door
- Hang those pictures while I'm there
- Total: ~£110 for everything, one appointment, one morning
A handyman isn't competing with specialists — we're the one person who handles your whole list of small jobs that don't justify calling three different tradespeople.
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🍂Weatherproof Your Home
Autumn Preparation
Get ahead of the cold weather. From gutter clearing to draft-proofing, protect your home before winter arrives.
Why Choose Hembury Contracting?
Experienced Tradespeople
Years of hands-on experience across all types of property maintenance and repairs.
Flexible Scheduling
Evening and weekend appointments available. We work around your schedule.
Transparent Pricing
Clear quotes upfront. No surprises. Pay only for the work completed.
Simple, Fair Pricing
Hourly rate, inc VAT£60/hr
Minimum booking2 hrs, £120
Half day (4hrs)£240
Full day (8hrs)£480
You pay for the time you book, in full, when you book. Materials are yours to supply, or book a 30 minute advice visit first.
Book a handymanWhat Our Customers Say
5.0 averagefrom 22 reviews
“I don’t usually do online reviews but I have to make an exception for Sam and his team . I know from experience how difficult it is to find somebody in the
“From our first meeting to agree on the work to be done to the final sign-off I cannot find anything to criticise and much to praise. The work was done on
Covering Exeter & Surrounding Areas
We serve homes and businesses within a 30-minute radius of Exeter, including:
Ready to Get Started?
Book a handyman for the hours you need and pick a slot that suits you. If it is a bigger job, tell us about it and we will come back to you.