Washing line installation in new home in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional washing line installation in new home help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable moving services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£85-£110
Typical Duration
1.5-2 hrs
Location
Newton Abbot
Washing line installed properly in your new garden. Posts set secure, line tensioned right, won't sag when loaded with wet washing.
### Get Your Washing Line Up First
Moved into the new place and the **tumble dryer's broken, it's a lovely sunny day, and you've got nowhere to hang washing**. Hotels are expensive and you need that washing line sorted.
I'll get it installed properly - posts dug in deep and set in concrete, line at the right height and tension. Whether it's a rotary dryer or traditional post-to-post line, it'll be solid and ready for immediate use.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Washing lines are often an afterthought when moving, but they're actually really useful to get sorted early. Fresh air drying saves money on tumble dryers and nothing smells better than line-dried sheets.
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### Why Professional Installation Matters
| ✅ Installed Right | ❌ DIY Disaster | |-------------------|----------------| | Posts solid in ground | Lean over after first wash load | | Line correct tension | Sags until washing drags on grass | | Level and plumb | Wonky, looks terrible | | Lasts for years | Needs redoing in months |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Location** | Choose best spot for sun and access | | **Digging** | Holes dug to proper depth | | **Posts** | Set in concrete, plumb and at correct height | | **Line** | Fitted and tensioned properly |
**📦 You're Left With** - Washing line ready to use - Posts solid and won't move - Line at right height and tension - Garden looking tidy
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### Pricing Guide
| Line Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------|----------------|------------| | Rotary dryer installation | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Post-to-post line (pair of posts) | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | Difficult ground conditions | 2+ hrs | **£110+** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Difficult ground may add time.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Just moved in** - need washing line immediately
✅ **New garden** - no existing line
✅ **Replacement** - old one broken or left behind
✅ **Want it done right** - not flopping over after first use
Why Choose Us for Washing line installation in new home in Newton Abbot?
Posts set securely in ground
Line at correct tension
Won't sag with wet washing
Ready to use immediately
What to Expect
### Step 1: Location & Planning We'll choose the best spot - sunny, good airflow, easy access from house. Mark where posts will go. ### Step 2: Installation Holes dug deep enough for solid fixing. Posts set in concrete or postcrete, checked for plumb and height. Left to set. ### Step 3: Line Fitting Once posts are solid, line fitted and tensioned properly. Won't sag when you load it with wet washing.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌤️ **Sunny spot?** Position washing lines where they'll get good sun and breeze. Avoid shaded corners - washing takes forever to dry there. **Rotary vs traditional?** Rotary dryers are great for small gardens and give loads of line length. Traditional post-to-post lines look nicer and are easier to maintain, but need more garden space. **Old washing line at previous house?** Rotary dryers can be moved if the socket is undamaged. Traditional post-to-post lines don't usually transplant well - just get a new one installed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Washing line installation in new home in Newton Abbot
Do I need to provide the washing line or can you supply it?
Either way. If you've already bought one, I'll fit it. If not, I can advise on what type suits your garden and get one for you. Rotary dryers are popular but traditional post-to-post lines are solid if you've got the space.
How deep do the posts need to go?
Posts need to be about 2ft in the ground to stay solid when loaded with wet washing. I'll dig proper holes, set them in concrete or postcrete, and make sure they're plumb and at the right height.
Can you move an existing washing line from my old house?
If it's a rotary dryer with a socket, yes - I can dig it out and reinstall in your new garden. Traditional post-to-post lines don't usually transplant well - posts get damaged coming out and concrete footings make them difficult to extract.
What if the ground's really hard or rocky?
Devon soil can be brutal - clay, rock, old hardcore. I've got the tools to deal with it. Might take a bit longer if I'm hitting bedrock, but I'll get it sorted. I'll let you know if it's going to add time.
How long before I can use it?
If posts are set in postcrete, you can use it the same day. If I've used regular concrete, best to leave it 24 hours to set properly before loading it with heavy wet washing.
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