Obelisk installation in Exeter
Professional obelisk installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden obelisk assembled and anchored properly. Level, straight, secure - ready for your climbing plants without the flat-pack frustration.
Pretty Garden Structure, Annoying Assembly
Garden obelisks look lovely. Elegant vertical interest, support for climbers, decorative focal point.
But putting them together? Surprisingly fiddly. Bits that don't quite line up, unclear instructions, wobbly structure that needs all pieces fitted before it's stable.
💡 Pro tip: Position obelisks before plants fill out - much easier to install now than trying to thread it through an established climber later.
Done Right vs DIY Frustration
| ✅ Proper Installation | ❌ DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Assembled square and straight | Slightly twisted (annoying) |
| Deep, secure anchoring | Blows over first windy day |
| Takes 30 minutes | Hour of swearing at instructions |
| Level and positioned perfectly | Leaning like Pisa |
What's Included
🔧 Complete Setup
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Unpack | Check all parts present, organize fixings |
| Assemble | Put together correctly (not as easy as it looks) |
| Position | Site it exactly where you want it |
| Level | Check it's vertical, not leaning |
| Anchor | Secure firmly into ground |
📦 You Get
- Obelisk properly assembled
- Positioned exactly where you want it
- Firmly anchored (won't blow over)
- Ready for planting
Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard obelisk | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. Multiple obelisks same visit? More efficient.
Perfect For
✅ Vegetable gardens - runner beans, peas
✅ Flower borders - sweet peas, clematis
✅ Patio pots - climbing plants in containers
✅ Garden focal points - instant vertical interest
Why Choose Us for Obelisk installation in Exeter?
Assembled correctly (surprisingly fiddly)
Anchored securely - won't blow over
Positioned level and straight
Ready for planting immediately
What to Expect
Step 1: Position
You show me where it goes, I check the ground's suitable, mark the exact spot.
Step 2: Assemble
Put the obelisk together properly - tighten fixings, check it's square and straight.
Step 3: Install
Position it, check level, push ground spikes deep and firm. Test it's solid.
🔧 DIY Tips
Obelisks are definitely DIYable - just more fiddly than they look. Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdrivers (or Allen keys, depends on fixings)
- Spirit level or plumb line
- Mallet or hammer (for ground spikes)
- Possibly a drill (some need pilot holes)
📐 Assembly tips
- Lay out all pieces first - check nothing's missing
- Hand-tighten everything initially
- Get the structure square before fully tightening
- Work methodically - trying to skip steps makes it worse
- Final tighten when everything's aligned
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fully tightening first joints (makes adjusting later sections impossible)
- Not checking it's square (ends up twisted)
- Ground spikes not deep enough (blows over)
- Installing in rock-hard soil (impossible to get firm)
- Forgetting a washer or spacer (whole thing wobbles)
💡 Pro trick: Don't stand the obelisk up until it's fully assembled. Much easier to work on it lying flat, then stand it up and anchor in one go. And if ground's too hard for spikes to push in, dig a small hole for each spike foot, push spike in, then firm soil back around it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Material matters: Metal obelisks last longer but can rust. Wooden ones rot eventually. Willow looks natural but doesn't last many seasons. Buy quality - cheap ones fall apart.
Size up. Plants grow bigger than you think. That obelisk that looks huge in the shop will look tiny once covered in foliage. Go bigger than you think you need.
Early installation. Get the obelisk in before plants are huge. Trying to thread support through established growth is a nightmare.
Companion planting. One obelisk can support multiple climbers - different flowering times means longer interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a garden obelisk for?
It's a vertical support structure for climbing plants - sweet peas, clematis, beans, whatever you're growing. Looks decorative even when plants aren't on it, and gives climbers somewhere to climb properly.
Do they come assembled?
Almost never. They arrive flat-packed with a bag of fixings and instructions that make Ikea look clear. Most people find assembly more frustrating than expected - bits that should slot together don't quite, everything's slightly wonky until the last piece goes in.
How do you stop them blowing over?
Proper ground anchoring. Most obelisks have spikes that push into soil, but I make sure they're deep enough and firm enough to withstand wind and the weight of plants. In exposed spots, additional staking helps.
Can you install it where I want to plant?
Absolutely - you show me the spot, I position it, check it's level and straight, then anchor it properly. If the ground's rock hard, I might need to dig or soften the area first.
Do I need to provide the obelisk?
Yes - there are loads of designs (metal, wood, willow) at different heights and prices. Buy what you like, I'll put it together and install it properly.
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