Clock battery change in Exeter
Professional clock battery change services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
We're a general handyman service that turns its hand to things. We're not specialist installers.
Most of what people call out a handyman for is time and a decent pair of hands. That is what you are booking: a handyman for the hours you choose, working through your list.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How booking works
Bookable by the hour
- Repairs, adjustments and replacements on what is already there
- Fitting, hanging, mounting and assembling
- Small jobs batched into one visit
Take this to a specialist
- Work that needs a certificate or sign-off
- Structural work, and anything notifiable under building regulations
- Manufacturer-warranty installs that only an approved installer can carry out
Not sure which yours is? Describe the job and we will tell you
Wall clock stopped? Battery changed in minutes and time reset. Simple job but saves you wobbling on a chair trying to reach it.
Get That Clock Ticking Again
Your wall clock has been stuck at 10:43 for the past three weeks. You keep meaning to sort it. You even bought batteries. But the clock is high up, or heavy, or behind furniture, and you just... haven't got round to it.
Five minutes and it's done. Battery in, time set, job sorted.
💡 Pro tip: Change clock batteries when you change your smoke alarm batteries - makes it easy to remember and you'll never have a stopped clock again.
Why People Call Me
| ✅ I'll Sort It | ❌ Why It's Not Done |
|---|---|
| Safe access with proper ladder | Wobbling on a dining chair |
| Right battery fitted first time | Three trips to the shop |
| Multiple clocks done together | Keep putting it off |
| Time set correctly before I leave | Clock works but shows wrong time |
What's Involved
🔧 Quick Process
- Take clock down safely
- Remove old battery
- Fit correct replacement
- Set to current time
- Rehang securely
⏰ Common Clock Locations I Handle
- Kitchen wall clocks
- Hallway statement pieces
- Bedroom clocks above furniture
- Office/study timepieces
- Any awkward-to-reach location
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single clock | 5 mins | £60 |
| Multiple clocks | 5-10 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum callout. Most clock batteries are included - unusual sizes I'll charge at cost.
Perfect Timing For...
✅ High or awkward clocks - not worth the ladder risk yourself
✅ Heavy vintage clocks - don't want to drop it
✅ Multiple clocks - get them all done while I'm there
✅ Elderly relatives - simple task but unsafe for them
Why Choose Us for Clock battery change in Exeter?
Clock working again in minutes
No ladder wobbling needed
Right battery fitted first time
Multiple clocks done together
What to Expect
Step 1: Safe Access
I'll set up properly and take your clock down carefully - no wobbling on chairs.
Step 2: Battery Swap
Old battery out, new one in. Simple as that. Usually AA, but I'll fit whatever yours needs.
Step 3: Set & Rehang
Time set to the current time, clock rehung securely in the same spot. Ticking away again.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is genuinely one of the easiest jobs if you're comfortable with it:
🔧 What you'll need
- Replacement battery (usually AA, sometimes C or D)
- Sturdy stepladder or chair
- Someone to spot you if you're wobbly
🔋 Changing the battery
- Carefully take clock off the wall
- Find the battery compartment (usually on the back)
- Note which way the battery sits (+ and -)
- Remove old battery
- Insert new battery in same orientation
- Set the time
- Rehang the clock
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Standing on a wobbly chair instead of proper steps
- Dropping the clock while juggling ladder and screwdriver
- Putting battery in backwards
- Forgetting to set the time correctly
- Not securing clock properly when rehanging
💡 Pro trick: Before taking a battery-powered clock down, check if the second hand is still moving. If it's moving but the clock is wrong, you just need to reset the time - battery is fine.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Multiple clocks or other small jobs? Lump them together. While I'm there with the ladder I can change lightbulbs, check smoke alarms, whatever needs doing at height.
Antique or valuable clock? Let me know when you book. I'll take extra care, and if it's something special I can recommend a clock specialist if needed.
Clock mechanism actually broken? If a new battery doesn't sort it, the movement has failed. I'll let you know - you can either replace the mechanism (I can do that) or retire the clock.
Not sure what battery it needs? Don't worry about it. I'll bring common sizes and fit the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has my clock stopped?
If the hands have stopped moving, it's almost always the battery. Sometimes the mechanism fails, but 95% of the time it's just a dead battery. Takes seconds to swap out.
What if I don't know what battery it needs?
I'll take it down, open it up, and fit the right one. Most wall clocks use AA batteries, but some use C or D cells. I carry a selection so I can usually sort it on the spot.
Can you reset the time after changing the battery?
Of course - I'll set it to the right time before I leave. No point having a working clock that's wrong!
Is this really worth calling someone for?
If your clock is high up, heavy, or you're not steady on ladders - absolutely. It's a 5-minute job for me. You get your clock working again without the faff or risk of climbing about.
Can you do multiple clocks at once?
Yes - makes perfect sense to do them all in one visit. Kitchen clock, hallway clock, bedroom clock - I'll do the lot while I'm there. Much more efficient.
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