Complete draft proofing in Exeter
Professional complete draft proofing services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£260
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Complete draft proofing service for your whole house. I seal doors, windows, loft hatches, and all those sneaky gaps that let cold air in and warm air out.
Stop Heating the Street
If you can feel cold air coming under doors or around windows, you're literally burning money. Every draft is heat escaping that you've paid to generate.
Complete draft proofing tackles the whole house in one visit - not just the obvious spots, but all those gaps you might not have noticed.
💡 Pro tip: Most heat loss is invisible. You might not feel a draft but if there's a gap, warm air is escaping. That's why a proper whole-house approach works better than DIY fixes.
Where Drafts Actually Come From
Here's what I check and seal:
| ✅ Problem Area | ❌ What Happens | ✅ The Fix |
|---|---|---|
| External doors | Gap at bottom lets in wind | Brush strip or threshold seal |
| Door frames | Air whistles around edges | Compression seal all around |
| Letterbox | Metal flap is basically a hole | Brush or flap seal behind |
| Windows | Sash/casement gaps from wear | Self-adhesive foam or brush |
| Loft hatch | Huge heat loss straight to roof | Seal strip around edge |
| Cat flap | Constant two-way draft | Brush seal on all four edges |
| Pipework | Big gaps where pipes enter | Expanding foam and sealant |
| Keyholes | Small but effective draft route | Keyhole covers |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Whole-House Seal
| What I Do | Materials Used |
|---|---|
| Assess every potential gap | Experience - I know where to look |
| Seal bottom of all external doors | Brush strips, threshold seals |
| Seal around door and window frames | Compression foam, rubber seals |
| Fix letterbox and cat flap drafts | Brush seals, magnetic closers |
| Seal loft hatch properly | Compression strip |
| Block pipework and vent gaps | Expanding foam, mastic |
📦 You're Left With
- Noticeably warmer rooms
- Lower heating bills every month
- Less condensation on windows
- Quieter house (draft seals also block noise)
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| 2-3 bed house | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| 4-bed detached | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Final quote depends on number of doors, windows, and problem areas found.
Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ Cold spots - certain rooms always freezing
✅ High heating bills - paying too much to stay warm
✅ Old house - Exeter Victorian/Edwardian with original features
✅ Before winter - sort it now, enjoy it all season
Why Choose Us for Complete draft proofing in Exeter?
Lower heating bills year on year
Warmer rooms with fewer cold spots
Reduced condensation and dampness
Quieter home with less outside noise
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
I walk around checking every external door, window, loft hatch, and anywhere else cold air might get in. Takes about 10 minutes to map it all out.
Step 2: Sealing Work
Methodically work through the house fitting the right type of seal for each gap. Doors get brush strips or threshold seals. Windows get foam or brush depending on the gap type. Loft hatch gets compression strip. Pipework gets foam and mastic.
Step 3: Final Check
Quick test - close doors/windows and check for remaining drafts. Adjust anything that needs it. Clean up any mess, take away packaging.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle this yourself? Here's the reality check:
🔧 Tools and materials you'll need
- Various draft excluders (brush, foam, rubber)
- Sharp knife or scissors
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Expanding foam gun
- Mastic gun and decorator's caulk
- Cleaning materials (surfaces need to be clean)
📏 Working out what you need
- Go around every external door and window with your hand
- Feel for cold air movement
- Measure gaps - different sizes need different seals
- Buy 20% more than you think - you'll make mistakes
🔨 The actual fitting
- Clean all surfaces thoroughly first (seals won't stick to dust)
- Measure twice, cut once
- Compression seals need the right thickness or doors won't close
- Brush strips on doors need the bristles touching but not squashing
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Compression seals too thick - door won't shut properly
- Self-adhesive products on dirty/damp surfaces - fall off immediately
- Wrong type of seal for the gap - wastes money
- Missing non-obvious gaps like loft hatches
💡 Pro trick: Do it room by room rather than all at once. Close the door and see if that room feels warmer before moving to the next. Helps you learn what actually works.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Doing decorating soon? Draft proof first. Some seals work better on freshly painted surfaces, but you can do it either way around.
Multiple rooms? Whole house makes sense - I'm already set up and the cost per room works out less.
Renting? Most draft proofing is non-permanent and can come with you when you move.
Old sash windows? These are tricky to seal without making them impossible to open. I'll show you the best compromise between draft reduction and still being able to use them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in complete draft proofing?
I check and seal all the usual culprits - external doors, windows, letterbox, cat flap, loft hatch, pipework entry points, and anywhere else I can feel cold air coming in. The idea is to tackle everything in one go rather than fixing bits here and there.
Will this work in my old Exeter house with wonky frames?
Yes - older houses actually benefit most from draft proofing because everything's had decades to warp and settle. I use flexible seals and brushes that cope with uneven gaps. The difference is usually most noticeable in period properties.
Do I need to buy the materials myself?
No, I bring everything needed - different types of draft excluders, brushes, foam strips, sealants. I'll use whatever's right for each gap. All included in the price.
How much could I actually save on heating?
Energy Saving Trust reckons around £60-80 per year for a typical semi. But honestly, the comfort difference is what people notice most - rooms that were always cold suddenly feel habitable.
Will it make my house stuffy?
No - we're sealing unintentional gaps, not blocking ventilation. Your extractor fans and trickle vents stay as they are. The house will still breathe properly, you just won't be heating the street.
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