Washing line removal in Exeter
Professional washing line removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Washing line removed, posts dug out, holes filled and levelled. Garden left tidy, ready for new owners or whatever you're planning next.
Clear the Garden Before You Go
Moving out and the washing line's staying behind - or maybe it's broken and you want it gone. Posts need digging out, holes filling, and the whole lot disposing of properly.
I'll get it removed completely. Rotary dryers unbolted and lifted out, traditional post-to-post lines dismantled, posts dug up. Holes backfilled and levelled so the garden looks tidy for the next owner or for your rental checkout.
💡 Pro tip: Check before removing - some buyers expect washing lines to be left, especially if it's a nice rotary dryer. Might be worth leaving it unless they've specifically said they don't want it.
What Gets Removed
🔧 The Full Service
| Task | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Dismantling | Line removed, posts unscrewed/dug out |
| Extraction | Posts dug out with footings if possible |
| Filling | Holes backfilled and levelled |
| Disposal | Everything removed and disposed of properly |
📦 You're Left With
- Washing line completely gone
- Holes filled and levelled
- Garden tidy
- Ready for checkout/handover
Pricing Guide
Fixed £60 for standard washing line removal including filling holes. If posts are set in massive concrete footings that need breaking up, might take longer but I'll let you know on the day.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Moving out - rental doesn't allow taking it
✅ Broken line - want it removed properly
✅ Selling up - buyers don't want it
✅ Garden redesign - clearing space for something else
Why Choose Us for Washing line removal in Exeter?
Posts dug out properly
Holes filled and levelled
Line and posts removed
Garden looking tidy
What to Expect
Step 1: Dismantling
Line itself comes off first - easy enough, just unhooking or unthreading.
Step 2: Post Removal
Posts dug out. If they're in concrete footings I'll extract those too, or break them up if they're massive. Rotary dryer sockets get unscrewed.
Step 3: Tidy Up
Holes backfilled with soil, tamped down level with surrounding lawn. Garden left tidy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's what you're in for:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spade for digging
- Pickaxe or mattock if posts are concreted
- Topsoil to backfill holes
- Wheelbarrow for disposing of posts/concrete
📐 Removal process
- Remove line first
- Dig around posts to expose footing
- Rock posts back and forth to loosen
- Lift out (might need help if heavy)
- Break up and remove concrete if needed
- Backfill holes with soil
- Tamp down and level
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not digging deep enough (post won't come out)
- Trying to lift heavy concrete footings alone
- Not filling holes properly (ankle-breaker in the lawn)
- Leaving posts lying around
💡 Pro trick: If posts won't budge and you can't dig the concrete out, cut them off at ground level and leave the concrete footing buried. Fill the top with soil and turf over. Much easier than trying to excavate a massive block of concrete.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏡 Selling your house? Check with your solicitor or estate agent before removing the washing line. Most buyers expect one to be left unless it's specifically excluded from the sale.
Want to keep it? If it's a rotary dryer you want to take to your new place, I can dig it out carefully so the socket is undamaged. Traditional lines aren't usually worth moving.
Rental checkout? If your tenancy requires the garden to be clear or returned to original condition, this is worth doing properly. Landlords notice half-removed washing lines with posts sticking out and holes everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the washing line to my new house?
If it's a rotary dryer with a socket fitting, yes - I can dig it out and you can take it with you. Traditional post-to-post lines don't usually come out in reusable condition. The line itself is cheap to replace, and posts often split when being extracted.
Will you fill the holes where the posts were?
Yes, included in the price. I'll backfill with soil and tamp it down level with the lawn. If you want it perfect for turfing or reseeding, let me know and I can make sure it's properly prepared.
What if the posts are set in really deep concrete?
Common in older installations. I can dig them out but it takes longer if there's a big concrete footing. I might need to break up the concrete to get the post out. I'll let you know if it's going to add time.
Do I need to do this before selling/leaving rental?
Check your contract. Some landlords want washing lines left, others want gardens clear. For house sales, buyers usually expect a washing line to be left unless it's specifically excluded. Ask before removing it.
Can you dispose of the old washing line?
Yes, I'll take it away and dispose of it properly if you don't want it. Metal parts to scrap, posts to waste disposal.
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