Garden ornament fixing in Exeter
Professional garden ornament fixing services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden ornaments repaired and secured so they stop wobbling, don't blow over, and look how they should. Cracks fixed, bases levelled, features stabilised.
Stop Your Garden Features Falling Over
Expensive statue blown over in the wind? Bird bath wonky since last winter? Proper fixing means they stay put and look right - not toppling over or leaning like the Tower of Pisa.
💡 Weather damage: Devon gets proper winds. Unsecured ornaments either blow over or you spend half your life standing them back up.
Why Proper Fixing Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodged |
|---|---|
| Secured properly, won't topple | Bluetack and hope |
| Cracks sealed against water | Cracks get worse every winter |
| Level and stable | Leans drunkenly |
| Looks how it should | Obviously bodged |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check what's needed - repair, secure, level |
| Fix | Bond cracks, secure base, stabilise ornament |
| Finish | Ensure it's solid and looks right |
📦 You're Left With
- Ornament stable and secure
- Cracks repaired and sealed
- Won't blow over in next gale
- Garden feature looking proper again
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Secure/level single ornament | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Repair cracked statue | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Multiple ornaments | Per item + time | £60-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials (adhesive, concrete, etc) usually minimal.
Perfect For Your Garden If...
✅ Wobbly features - bird baths, statues tipping over
✅ Storm damage - ornaments blown over and cracked
✅ Settling bases - plinths and pedestals gone wonky
✅ Valuable pieces - protect expensive garden art
Why Choose Us for Garden ornament fixing in Exeter?
Secure wobbly ornaments permanently
Repair cracked or broken features
Prevent wind damage and toppling
Restore stability to decorative items
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Check what's causing the problem - crack, unstable base, settled ground, wrong position.
Step 2: Repair/Secure
Fix cracks with appropriate adhesive, level bases, add ground spikes or concrete footing if needed.
Step 3: Check Stability
Test the ornament won't move, ensure it's level, verify it looks right and will stay that way.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fix it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Epoxy resin or masonry adhesive
- Spirit level
- Spade (if securing into ground)
- Ground spike or concrete mix
- Wire brush for cleaning surfaces
- Gloves and rags
🎯 Fixing method
- Clean broken/cracked areas thoroughly
- For cracks: apply epoxy, clamp if possible, let cure
- For wobbly bases: check level, add sand/shims
- For securing: ground spike or dig hole, set in concrete
- Let everything cure properly before releasing
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not cleaning surfaces before gluing (won't bond)
- Wrong adhesive for the material (fails quickly)
- Not supporting repairs while curing (comes apart)
- Concrete too wet (ornament sinks wonky)
- Rushing it (adhesive needs time to cure)
💡 Pro trick: For stone or concrete statues that keep getting blown over, drill a hole up through the base and into the main body, then run a metal rod down into a ground spike or concrete footing. Invisible fix that'll hold in a hurricane.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Frost damage: Water gets in cracks, freezes, expands, makes cracks worse. Fix cracks before winter to prevent expensive ornaments splitting completely.
Different materials need different fixes: Stone and concrete use masonry adhesive or epoxy. Metal pieces might need welding. Resin ornaments use plastic adhesive. Using the wrong stuff means the repair fails.
Multiple ornaments? If you've got several garden features that need attention, I'll do them all in one visit. More cost-effective than separate trips for each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ornaments can you fix or secure?
Statues, bird baths, sundials, planters, decorative stones - basically anything in your garden that's wobbly, cracked, or needs securing. Each job's different, but usually fixable.
How do you secure them?
Depends what it is. Sometimes it's resin or mortar to fix cracks, sometimes ground spikes or concrete footings to stop things toppling, sometimes just re-levelling a base that's settled. I'll use whatever method suits your ornament.
Can you repair cracked statues?
Yes, usually. Small cracks I can fill and seal. Proper breaks need bonding back together with epoxy or specialist adhesive. Won't be invisible close-up, but it'll be solid and look decent from a few feet away.
How long does it take?
Most ornament fixes take 20-30 minutes - re-level a bird bath, spike a statue into the ground, fill a crack. Bigger repairs or multiple ornaments take longer.
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