Mudroom setup in Exeter
Professional mudroom setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£200-600
Typical Duration
Half to full day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Transform your chaotic entrance hall into an organized mudroom. Everything has its place - coats, shoes, bags, keys - instead of all over the floor.
Stop The Hallway Dumping Ground
You know the drill. Everyone comes in, dumps coats on the bannister, shoes kicked off everywhere, school bags in the middle of the floor. Drives you mental, doesn't it?
A proper mudroom setup fixes this. Designated spots for everything. Coats on hooks. Shoes in bins. Bags in cubbies. Suddenly your hallway's actually usable.
💡 Pro tip: The best mudroom setups have zones for each person - even just different colored hooks. Kids are way more likely to hang stuff up if they've got "their" spot.
Mudroom Must-Haves
| Feature | Why You Need It |
|---|---|
| Multiple coat hooks | Different heights for kids and adults |
| Bench with storage | Sit to do shoes, store them underneath |
| Shelf above | Hats, gloves, scarves, keys |
| Drip tray or mat | Wet shoes/umbrellas don't ruin the floor |
What We Build
🔧 Typical Setup Includes
- Wall-mounted coat hooks (heavy duty, not flimsy)
- Bench seat at comfortable height
- Shoe storage below (open boxes or baskets)
- Shelving or cubbies above
- Maybe a rail for hanging wet jackets
- Sometimes a pegboard for random stuff
📦 What You Get
- Professionally installed and level
- Secured properly to your walls (not falling off)
- Looks intentional, not bodged
- Actually gets used (the real test)
Pricing Examples
Every mudroom is custom to your space and needs, but here's a ballpark:
| Setup | What's Included | Rough Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 4-6 hooks, simple bench, shoe bins | £200-300 |
| Standard | Hooks, bench with storage, shelf, baskets | £350-500 |
| Full mudroom | Complete fitted system, cubbies, rail, lighting | £500-800+ |
Depends on size of space, materials, and complexity. I quote once I've seen your hall and understand what you need.
Perfect For
✅ Families with kids - everyone's got their spot
✅ Dog owners - leads, treats, poop bags all in one place
✅ Active households - sports kit, wellies, walking gear organized
✅ Small hallways - smart storage maximizes limited space
Why Choose Us for Mudroom setup in Exeter?
Stop the hallway chaos
Everything has its place
Keeps mud and mess contained
Adds serious value to the property
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure & Plan
I measure your space, discuss how you actually use it, work out the best layout for your family's needs and your budget.
Step 2: Design & Quote
You get a plan showing what goes where, list of materials, clear quote. We discuss finishes and colors if you want something beyond basic.
Step 3: Build & Install
Bench built/fitted, hooks mounted securely, shelving installed, storage bins sorted. Everything level, secure, and built to last.
Step 4: Organize & Enjoy
Help you set it up logically, show the family where everything goes, then step back and watch the chaos disappear.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is definitely DIYable if you're handy with basic carpentry and drilling. Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill and appropriate wall plugs (crucial for heavy coats)
- Spirit level
- Saw (if cutting bench top to size)
- Screwdriver
- Stud finder (really useful for finding solid fixing points)
📐 Planning it out
- Measure your space carefully (width, height to ceiling)
- Plan bench height (usually 45-50cm for comfort)
- Mark hook positions (140-150cm for adults, 100-120cm for kids)
- Allow 25-30cm spacing between hooks (elbow room for coats)
- Plan shoe storage to fit under bench (30-35cm height)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Hooks in plasterboard only - they'll rip out
- Bench too high or low for comfortable sitting
- Not enough hooks - everyone still dumps coats on bannister
- Shoe storage too small for actual boots
- Everything slightly wonky (level is your friend)
💡 Pro trick: Map out where studs/solid points are before you start designing. Much easier to work your layout around good fixing points than try to bodge weak fixings into your ideal design.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Keep it simple: Fancy Pinterest mudrooms are great but complicated systems don't get used. Hooks, bench, bins - that's all you really need. Add complexity only if you'll actually use it.
Materials matter for durability. This area takes a beating - wet coats, muddy boots, bags thrown around. Solid wood or decent MDF, properly sealed. Cheap stuff falls apart.
Think about cleaning. Tiled or vinyl floor better than carpet. Wipeable paint. Baskets you can pull out and empty. You'll thank yourself later.
Lighting helps. If your hallway's dark, a simple LED strip under the top shelf makes finding stuff so much easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually is a mudroom?
American term for what we'd call a boot room or utility entrance - a dedicated space by the door for coats, shoes, bags, and all the stuff that usually ends up dumped in the hallway. Even a small area can be transformed into something organized and functional.
Do I need a whole room for this?
Not at all. Even a 1.5m section of hallway can work. Wall-mounted hooks above a bench with shoe storage below - that's the basics sorted. If you've got more space, we can add cubbies, shelving, or baskets for individual family members.
What goes into a typical mudroom setup?
Coat hooks at different heights, a bench to sit on while doing shoes, shoe storage underneath, maybe some shelving or cubbies above for hats and bags. Bigger setups might include a rail for hanging wet coats, baskets for sports kit, or hooks for dog leads and bags.
How much does a mudroom setup cost?
Massively variable depending on what you want. Simple hooks and a bench? A few hundred. Full fitted system with custom storage? Could be £600-1000+. I quote based on what your space needs and what your budget is.
Can this work in my old Exeter house?
Absolutely. Period houses often have awkward entrance halls that benefit hugely from smart storage. We work with wonky walls, uneven floors, and existing features all the time.
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