Chicken coop assembly in Exmouth
Looking for professional chicken coop assembly help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£160-210
Typical Duration
3-4 hrs
Location
Exmouth
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.
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### 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 |
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### 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
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### 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 Exmouth?
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.
Our Exmouth Service Coverage
We cover Exmouth 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 Exmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Chicken coop assembly in Exmouth
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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