Key box installation rental in Dawlish
Looking for professional key box installation rental help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable landlord services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30 mins - 1.5 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Key safe installed securely on your rental property. No more juggling keys for viewings, contractors, or emergencies - everyone accesses via code.
### Stop Juggling Keys For Your Rental
How many times have you **driven across town** to hand keys to a contractor? Or missed a viewing because you couldn't get there in time?
A properly fitted key safe sorts all of that. Viewings run themselves, contractors let themselves in, emergency access is easy. You change the code between tenants and you're sorted.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Get two key safes - one obvious for viewings/legitimate access, one hidden for your emergency spare. Sounds paranoid but it's saved landlords I work with when the main safe got damaged.
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### Installed Properly vs Bodged
Key safes are only secure if they're **mounted right**. I see plenty that are basically just hanging on.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Fixed into brick or solid frame | Screwed into crumbling mortar | | Heavy-duty fixings rated for the weight | Tiny screws that pull out | | Positioned securely but practically | Obvious from the street, easy target | | Weatherproof location considered | Exposed to driving rain, rusts up |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Position advice** | We'll decide best location - secure but accessible | | **Solid mounting** | Drilled into brick/solid timber, heavy fixings used | | **Code setting** | I'll show you how to set/change the combination | | **Test** | Check it opens smoothly and keys fit properly |
**📦 You're Left With** - Securely mounted key safe - Instructions for changing the code - No more key handover hassles - Contractors and viewers can access independently
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### Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Straightforward brick wall install | 30 mins | **£60** | | Door frame or tricky surface | 1 hr | **£60** | | Multiple safes or difficult location | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Key safe itself not included (usually £30-60 if I supply it).*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Frequent viewings** - agents can access without you
✅ **Regular contractors** - plumber, cleaner, gardener all self-access
✅ **Remote landlord** - don't live near your rental
✅ **Between tenancies** - multiple tradespeople need in/out
Why Choose Us for Key box installation rental in Dawlish?
Securely mounted to wall or door frame
No more arranging key handovers
Contractors access property independently
Change code between tenants easily
What to Expect
### Step 1: Position Check I'll assess where you want it and advise on the best spot - secure, practical, weather-protected. We'll agree the exact position. ### Step 2: Drill & Mount Drill into brick or solid timber, use proper fixings rated for outdoor use and the weight. This thing's going nowhere. ### Step 3: Code & Test Set your code (or I'll show you how), test it opens smoothly, check your keys fit comfortably. Job done.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔑 **Change your code regularly** - between tenants, after contractors finish, if you've given it to multiple viewers. Takes 30 seconds and keeps it secure. **Multiple properties?** I can fit safes at several rentals in one go - saves you money on callout fees and gets them all sorted. **Recommended models:** Supra C500 (police-approved, very popular with landlords) or Master Lock 5401 (cheaper but solid). Avoid the super-cheap ones - they rust, jam, and break within a year. **Exeter's older properties** often have soft brick or crumbling mortar. I'll find solid brick to drill into or use frame fixings if needed. Your Victorian terrace needs proper fixings, not bodge jobs that pull out.
Frequently Asked Questions about Key box installation rental in Dawlish
Where's the best place to mount a key safe?
Most people want it by the front or back door but hidden from street view. Common spots: side of the house, back door porch, inside a gate. I'll advise when I see your property - you want secure but practical for people who need access. Avoid anywhere obvious from the pavement.
How secure are key safes really?
Decent ones are pretty good - the Supra C500 and Master Lock 5401 are police-approved. They won't stop a determined professional with an angle grinder, but they'll resist casual attempts. Much better than hiding a key under a plant pot. I always mount them with heavy-duty fixings into brick or solid timber.
Can I change the code myself?
Yes - most key safes have simple instructions for changing the combination. I'll show you how when I fit it, and you can change it as often as you like. Recommended between tenants or after contractors have been.
Do I need to buy the key safe or do you supply it?
Either way works. If you've already bought one, I'll fit it. If not, I can advise on a good model and pick one up from the trade counter - usually £30-60 depending on quality. Don't cheap out - the £15 ones are rubbish.
Will it damage my wall when I remove it?
It'll leave fixing holes, yes - same as any wall-mounted anything. But they're just small holes that fill easily. The good news is key safes usually stay put for years, so you're not moving them often.
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