Water butt setup in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional water butt setup help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable moving services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Newton Abbot
Water butt installed in your new garden, connected to downpipe, positioned on stable base. Free rainwater for watering, less money on water bills.
### Start Saving on Water Bills
New garden, lots of planting to water, and you're watching the **water meter spin like a fruit machine** every time you fill the watering can. Water butts are brilliant - free rainwater for the garden, and Devon gets plenty of rain to fill them.
I'll install it properly - positioned on a solid base, connected to the downpipe with a proper diverter, tap fitted low down for easy filling. First decent rainfall and you've got 200 litres of free water for the garden.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** A full water butt is seriously heavy (200kg for a 200-litre butt). Get it positioned right first time on a solid base, because you're not moving it once it's full.
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### Why Professional Installation Matters
| ✅ Installed Right | ❌ DIY Disaster | |-------------------|----------------| | Connected properly, no leaks | Downpipe hacked about, leaking everywhere | | Stable base, won't topple | Falls over when full, floods patio | | Tap positioned for easy use | Can't get watering can under tap | | Lasts for years | Needs redoing after first winter |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Base prep** | Ground levelled, base positioned (slabs/gravel) | | **Butt positioning** | Water butt placed on base near downpipe | | **Downpipe connection** | Diverter fitted to send water into butt | | **Tap fitting** | Tap fitted at bottom for easy filling |
**📦 You're Left With** - Water butt ready to collect rainwater - Connected to downpipe properly - Stable and won't topple - Free water for garden watering
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### Pricing Guide
| Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Single butt installation | 1 hr | **£60** | | Multiple butts linked | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Complex base prep needed | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Base materials (slabs/gravel) additional if needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **New garden** - lots of watering needed
✅ **Eco-conscious** - reduce mains water use
✅ **Big water bills** - garden watering costs adding up
✅ **Vegetable growing** - rainwater better for plants anyway
Why Choose Us for Water butt setup in Newton Abbot?
Connected to downpipe properly
Positioned on stable base
Tap fitted at bottom for easy use
Saves water and money
What to Expect
### Step 1: Base Preparation Check the ground is level where you want the butt. If not, I'll level it with paving slabs or compacted gravel so it's stable. ### Step 2: Positioning & Connection Water butt positioned on base. Downpipe cut at correct height and diverter fitted to channel rainwater into the butt. ### Step 3: Tap Fitting Tap fitted near the bottom (high enough to get a watering can under). Quick test and it's ready for rain.
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
> 🌧️ **Devon weather?** We get loads of rain. A standard water butt fills up quickly in winter, giving you free water to use through drier summer months. Even a small roof area collects surprising amounts. **Multiple butts?** If you've got a big garden to water, linking 2-3 butts together gives you 400-600 litres of storage. First one fills, overflow goes to the next. **Winter care** - Leave the tap slightly open in hard frost so expanding ice doesn't crack the butt. Or fit an overflow so it can't fill completely.
Frequently Asked Questions about Water butt setup in Newton Abbot
Do I need to provide the water butt or can you supply it?
Either way works. If you've already got one, I'll install it. If not, I can advise on size (depends on your roof area and how much watering you do) and get one for you. Standard 200-litre butts are most popular for average gardens.
How do you connect it to the downpipe?
I cut the downpipe at the right height and fit a diverter that sends rainwater into the butt. When the butt's full, excess water continues down the pipe as normal. Clean job, no leaks.
What if the ground isn't level where I want it?
Water butts need a stable, level base or they'll topple when full (they're heavy - 200 litres is 200kg). I can level the area with paving slabs or gravel, or advise on a better spot if the ground's really wonky.
Can you connect multiple water butts together?
Yes, you can link them with a connecting kit so when one fills it overflows into the next. Good if you've got lots of garden to water. Takes a bit longer to set up but gives you loads of storage.
How long before I can use the collected water?
Immediately after first rain. The butt fills up when it rains, and you can use it straight away for watering. Just remember it's not drinking water - it's for plants only.
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