Garden hose setup in Exeter
Professional garden hose setup 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 hose reel mounted and connected properly at your new home. No leaks, no hassle, ready to water the garden.
Your Garden Needs Watering
Just moved in. Garden's looking parched. You've got a hose and reel in a box but nowhere to mount it and you're not sure about the right connectors.
💡 Pro tip: Get your hose setup done early. Summer in Exeter can be dry and new turf or plants won't wait while you figure out fittings.
Why Not Just Wing It?
Because most people buy the wrong connectors and end up with leaks everywhere. Or they mount the reel somewhere useless.
| ✅ Properly Installed | ❌ DIY Bodge Job |
|---|---|
| Mounted securely to wall | Falls off fence first time you pull |
| Right connectors, no leaks | Water spraying everywhere |
| Reaches whole garden | Hose 2 meters too short |
| Looks tidy | Pile of hose by the door |
What's Included
🔧 Full Setup
- Hose reel mounted to wall/fence
- Connected to outdoor tap
- Proper quick-release connectors fitted
- Tested for leaks
- Hose wound up tidily
Time: 30-45 minutes Cost: £60 (minimum callout)
Perfect Timing
✅ First week at new house - get garden sorted early
✅ Before summer - ready when you need it
✅ With outdoor tap fitting - do both jobs together
Why Choose Us for Garden hose setup in Exeter?
Hose reel wall-mounted securely
Connected to outdoor tap
Tested for leaks
Ready to use immediately
What to Expect
Step 1: Position
Work out best mounting location - near tap, reaches garden, not in the way.
Step 2: Mount
Secure reel to brick wall or fence properly. Use the right fixings so it doesn't fall off.
Step 3: Connect & Test
Fit connectors to tap and hose. Turn on, check for leaks, adjust if needed.
🔧 DIY Tips
🔧 Doing it yourself:
- Buy quality connectors (cheap ones leak)
- Mount to brick not mortar
- Check hose length reaches furthest corner
- Use PTFE tape on threaded connections
- Test before mounting permanently
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Wrong connector size for tap
- Mounting too high (hard to wind in)
- Not using wall plugs (falls off)
- Cheap brass fittings (split in winter)
💡 Pro trick: Run the hose out fully before mounting reel - checks length and finds any kinks.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Need an outdoor tap fitted too? I can do both - tap installation then hose setup. More efficient than two visits.
No suitable wall? I can fit a reel stand instead - freestanding option that works fine.
Exeter's older houses? Wall fixings need to go into brick not mortar. I'll find the right spots to mount it securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does garden hose setup include?
Mounting the hose reel to your wall or fence, connecting it to your outside tap, fitting the right connectors so there's no leaks, testing everything works. Basically making sure you can actually water the garden without hassle.
Do I need to buy the hose reel first?
Yes - I fit what you've bought. If you haven't got one yet, I can advise what would work best for your garden size. Wall-mounted reels are usually tidiest for most gardens.
Can you connect to an outdoor tap that's not near the hose reel?
Yes - I can extend from the tap using proper fittings. For longer runs you might want a permanent pipe buried or run along the fence. That's quoted separately as it's more involved.
What if my new house doesn't have an outdoor tap?
I can fit one - that's a separate plumbing job. Once the tap's installed, I can then do the hose reel setup. Worth doing both at once.
Where's the best place to mount a hose reel?
Near the tap is easiest, but needs to reach most of the garden. I'll advise based on your garden layout. Wall or fence mounted is usually best - keeps it off the ground and out of the way.
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