Chicken coop assembly in Exeter
Professional chicken coop assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-210
Typical Duration
3-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Flat-pack chicken coop assembled professionally and set up in your garden. Built securely, level, and ready for your hens to move in.
Stop Staring At The Flat-Pack Box
Bought a chicken coop online? Looked at the instructions? Realized there are 47 different sized screws and the diagrams make no sense?
I'll sort it. Chicken coops assembled all the time - I know which panels go where, how to get doors to actually close properly, and where those mystery screws are supposed to go.
💡 Pro tip: Cheap chicken coops often have pre-drilled holes that don't quite align. Professional assembly means knowing when to redrill slightly rather than forcing panels together and cracking them.
Why Professional Assembly Makes Sense
| ✅ Professional Build | ❌ DIY Struggle |
|---|---|
| Built in half a day | Weekend project that drags on |
| All panels aligned properly | Gaps and wobbles everywhere |
| Doors close and latch | Door scrapes or won't shut |
| Secure and predator-proof | Worried about foxes |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly Service
| Coop Type | Typical Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small plastic coop (2-3 hens) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Medium timber coop (4-6 hens) | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| Large walk-in coop | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
📦 What's Included
- Complete assembly from flat-pack
- Positioned where you want it
- Leveled and stabilized
- All latches and doors checked
- Ready for bedding and birds
I'll Help With
✅ Positioning - work out the best spot in your garden
✅ Leveling - pack underneath if ground isn't quite flat
✅ Securing - stake it down if on soft ground
✅ Weatherproofing advice - which bits need treating first
Why Choose Us for Chicken coop assembly in Exeter?
Professionally assembled coop
Secure and predator-proof
Level and stable setup
Ready for hens immediately
What to Expect
Step 1: Delivery & Check
You get the coop delivered (I don't supply them), check all the parts are there. Keep the instructions - I'll probably need them.
Step 2: Assembly
I turn up, build the coop following the instructions (but with the shortcuts and fixes that come from experience). Takes a few hours depending on size.
Step 3: Position & Level
We get it positioned where you want, leveled up properly, staked down if needed. Ready for you to add bedding and welcome the hens.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to assemble it yourself? Here's how to avoid common headaches:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver (cordless drill much faster)
- Hammer (rubber mallet ideal)
- Spirit level
- Wood preserver/paint (for timber coops)
- Spare screws (cheap coops often have broken ones in the pack)
📐 Before you start
- Clear a flat area bigger than the coop - you need space to work
- Count all the pieces and check against the parts list
- Lay out panels in order
- Read instructions fully before starting (obvious but nobody does it)
- Decide where it's going - easier to assemble there than move it after
✂️ Assembly tips
- Don't fully tighten screws until whole section is together - allows adjustment
- Timber panels often warp slightly - gentle persuasion, don't force
- Pre-drill if screws are near edges to prevent splitting
- Check doors work BEFORE you attach the roof - easier to fix early
- Apply weatherproofing before assembly if possible - much easier
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Over-tightening screws - cracks the timber or plastic
- Building it on the lawn then realizing you can't move it
- Not checking doors close before finishing assembly
- Forgetting to weatherproof timber before building
- Missing the small print about "some assembly required" (it's always loads)
💡 Pro trick: Take photos as you go. If you need to take it apart for any reason later, you'll have visual instructions that actually make sense.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Timber coops need treating - either before assembly (easier) or immediately after (before birds go in). Preservative on the outside, animal-safe paint/treatment if you're decorating it.
Flat-pack quality varies massively. Budget coops from online - expect wonky panels and suspect fixings. Proper hen houses from specialist suppliers - much better quality and easier to assemble.
Fox security: Even the best coop needs checking regularly. Latches wear, hinges come loose, wood warps. Monthly inspection keeps birds safe.
Many people in Exeter are keeping chickens now - great for fresh eggs and they're entertaining birds. Proper coop assembly means they're safe and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you assemble all types of chicken coops?
Pretty much - whether it's a small plastic one or a massive timber hen house, I can put it together. The timber ones are usually the fiddly ones with a hundred screws and panels that don't quite align. That's where professional assembly earns its money.
Will you position it for me as well?
Yes - I'll help you work out the best spot (level ground, not too shaded, etc.) and get it set up there. If the ground isn't quite level, I can pack underneath to make it stable.
How long does assembly take?
Small plastic coops - couple of hours. Big timber walk-in ones - half a day easily. Those flatpack instructions are always optimistic about assembly time. I'll give you a realistic estimate based on what you've bought.
Do I need to buy anything extra?
Usually everything comes in the box, but sometimes you need wood preservative/paint for timber coops, or extra securing pegs if it's going on soft ground. I'll let you know if anything's missing when I start.
Can you make it more secure against foxes?
Within reason, yes. I can add extra mesh to ventilation areas, check all latches work properly, make sure there are no gaps. But the basic security depends on the coop design you've bought. A £100 plastic coop will never be as secure as a £500 timber one.
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