Event furniture setup in Sidmouth
Looking for professional event furniture setup help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60 minimum
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Event furniture setup and pack down service. I'll assemble and arrange all your tables, chairs, and gazebos so your event space is ready for guests.
### Let Someone Else Do The Heavy Work
You've planned the event, sorted the catering, organized everything. Now you need to **unfold 50 chairs**, **wrestle with trestle tables**, and **fight with a gazebo** that seemed easier in the instructions.
Or you could just have someone who does this regularly turn up and get it all sorted in an hour.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Event setup always takes twice as long as you think when you're doing it yourself. Plus you're knackered before guests even arrive. Worth every penny to delegate this bit.
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### What I Can Setup
| Item Type | What's Involved | Time Per Item | |-----------|-----------------|---------------| | **Folding chairs** | Unfold, position | 30 secs each | | **Trestle tables** | Unfold legs, position | 2 mins each | | **Round tables** | Heavy, need positioning | 3-5 mins each | | **Gazebos/marquees** | Assembly, stake/weight down | 15-30 mins each | | **Table cloths** | Lay and straighten | 2 mins per table | | **Basic decorations** | Place as directed | Variable |
**I don't do:** Catering setup, sound systems, lighting rigs (beyond basic fairy lights), anything requiring specialist knowledge.
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### Typical Event Scenarios
**🔧 Common Setup Jobs**
| Event Type | What's Involved | Time | Cost | |------------|-----------------|------|------| | **Garden party** | 20 chairs, 4 tables, position in garden | 1 hr | **£60** | | **Wedding reception** | 80 chairs, 10 tables, cloths, gazebo | 2.5-3 hrs | **£135-£160** | | **Community event** | Multiple gazebos, staging, barriers | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** | | **Setup + pack down** | Full service both ends | 4-6 hrs total | **£210-£310** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Times assume furniture is already on-site.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Weddings** - big reception setups
✅ **Garden parties** - tables and chairs in awkward spaces
✅ **Business events** - professional presentation
✅ **Community functions** - village halls, fetes
Why Choose Us for Event furniture setup in Sidmouth?
Professional setup and arrangement
Heavy lifting done for you
Tables and chairs positioned perfectly
Pack down service available too
What to Expect
### Step 1: Plan and Brief Before the event, tell me what needs setting up and how you want it arranged. A simple sketch helps - doesn't need to be fancy. Or just point me in the right direction on the day and I'll follow your lead. ### Step 2: Setup Work Arrive at agreed time (usually morning of event, or day before if you're organized). Systematically unpack, unfold, assemble and position everything. Check with you as I go if layout isn't 100% clear. Keep working until it's all done and you're happy. ### Step 3: Final Check and Tidy Make sure everything's stable, tables are level (shim if needed), nothing's wobbly. Collect all packaging and ties. Leave the space ready for your decorators/caterers or for guests to arrive. ### Step 4: Pack Down (If Booked) Come back after event at agreed time. Fold and stack all furniture neatly. Clear away any obvious mess (not deep cleaning - that's different). Leave furniture ready for collection or return to hire company.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎉 **Day before setup:** If your venue allows it, setting up day before is worth considering. Spreads the work, means event day is calmer. I can setup Friday evening for Saturday events. **Weather contingency:** Outdoor events need a Plan B. If it's looking dodgy, have a wet weather option ready. I can help move furniture under cover if needed (charged at hourly rate). **Your layout:** The more specific you can be about layout, the quicker setup goes. "Just space them out" takes longer than "8 rounds of 10, room for dance floor in middle." **Access:** Tell me about access at your venue. Steps, narrow doorways, muddy paths all affect timing. If I'm carrying tables across a field in the rain, allow extra time. **Decorations:** I can do basic decoration placement - vases on tables, bunting hung, that sort of thing. Anything intricate or that needs creative input is better done by you or your decorator. **Exeter venues:** I know most local venues - village halls, hotels, marquee sites. If you're in someone's garden, a photo or description of space helps me plan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Event furniture setup in Sidmouth
What does event furniture setup include?
I'll unfold/assemble all your tables and chairs, position them according to your layout plan, set up gazebos or marquees, and generally do all the physical work. You tell me where things go, I make it happen. Can also include pack down after the event.
How long does setup usually take?
Depends entirely on quantity and complexity. 20 chairs and 4 tables in a garden - maybe an hour. Full wedding reception with 100 guests, multiple tables, decorations - could be 3-4 hours. I'll estimate based on what you've got.
Do you provide the furniture or just set up mine?
Just setup - you provide or hire the furniture. I unpack it, assemble it, position it. If you need help collecting hired furniture too, that's a separate job I can do.
Can you help with pack down after the event?
Yes - that's often part of the job. Setup Friday/Saturday, pack down Sunday. Fold everything, stack it ready for collection or return. Same hourly rate.
What if we need to change the layout during setup?
No problem - it's your event. If you want to try a different arrangement or move things around, that's fine. The time just continues at the hourly rate until you're happy.
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