Light bulb change high ceiling in Exeter
Professional light bulb change high ceiling services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
High ceiling light bulbs changed safely with proper equipment. Stairwells, hallways, vaulted ceilings - anywhere your stepladder won't reach or would be dangerous to use.
When Changing a Bulb Becomes a Safety Hazard
That bulb in your two-storey hallway has been out for 3 months. You've looked at it. You've considered it. You've thought about balancing a stepladder on the stairs and stretching 6 feet sideways to reach it.
Then you've wisely decided that's a terrible idea and left it dark.
💡 Pro tip: Most accidents at home involve falls from ladders, often while doing something simple like changing bulbs. If you're thinking 'this looks dangerous', it probably is.
Where Normal Ladders Don't Work
| Location | The Problem | What's Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Stairwell lights | Ladder on stairs = unstable | Combination ladder or scaffold tower |
| Two-storey hallway | Too high to reach | Extending ladder + safe positioning |
| Vaulted ceiling | Awkward angle, long reach | Platform or extending access |
| Over staircase | Can't position ladder safely | Proper access equipment |
| Sloped ceiling | Everything at odd angles | Patience and right kit |
What You Get
🔧 Safe Access
- Proper equipment for the height
- Safe positioning (not balanced on furniture)
- No stretching or dangerous reaching
- All height safety practices followed
📦 Bulb Included (Usually)
- Common LED bulbs carried
- GU10, ES, BC, standard sizes
- Unusual bulbs sourced same-day
✅ Working Light
- Bulb fitted correctly
- Tested working before leaving
- No more dark hallways
Pricing
| Location | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single high bulb | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Multiple high bulbs (while set up) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Really awkward access | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum callout. If you've got 5 high bulbs all needing changing, I'll do them all for the same visit - sensible to do them together.
Common High Bulb Locations
✅ Stairwell - light above landing, access from stairs
✅ Hallway - two-storey entrance hall
✅ Living room - vaulted ceiling, apex lights
✅ Kitchen - spotlights in high ceiling
✅ Barn conversion - double-height spaces
Why Choose Us for Light bulb change high ceiling in Exeter?
No dangerous stretching or balancing
Proper equipment for height
Bulb changed safely
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess Access
Look at the light, figure out the best way to reach it safely, get the right equipment set up.
Step 2: Safe Access
Position ladder/platform properly, get up there safely, no sketchy balancing acts.
Step 3: Change Bulb & Test
Remove old bulb, fit new one, test it works, pack up equipment, job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
For normal ceiling heights, here's how to stay safe:
🔧 Stepladder safety
- Use proper stepladder, not a chair
- Never stand on top rung
- Have someone hold ladder base
- Wear shoes, not socks
- Keep three points of contact (two feet, one hand)
🔧 For slightly higher ceilings
- Get a taller stepladder rather than stretching
- Position directly under light, not reaching sideways
- If you can't reach comfortably, stop and call someone
⚠️ NEVER
- Balance ladder on stairs
- Stand on furniture
- Reach sideways from ladder
- Use ladder alone if you're elderly/unsteady
- Attempt it if you're not confident
💡 Pro trick: Switch to long-life LED bulbs when I change them. They last 10-15 years instead of 1-2, meaning you might never need to change that awkward stairwell bulb again.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Older Exeter houses? Georgian and Victorian houses love high ceilings. Beautiful to look at, nightmare for maintenance. I deal with these regularly - barn conversions, church conversions, period properties with 14-foot ceilings.
LED upgrade while I'm there: If your high lights still use old halogen or incandescent bulbs, switch to LED. Last 10x longer, use 80% less electricity, much cooler running. I'll advise on the right replacement.
Multiple high bulbs? Do them all while I'm set up. Even if only one's blown, the others are the same age and will go soon. Cheaper to do together than call me out twice.
Elderly or unsteady? This service is exactly for you. No judgment, no embarrassment. Just someone safely doing something that's become risky for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is too high for a regular ladder?
If you're looking at your stepladder thinking 'that won't reach' or 'I'll need to stretch dangerously from the top step', it's too high. Stairwell lights, two-storey hallways, vaulted ceilings - these all need proper access equipment or you're risking a serious fall.
What equipment do you use for high ceilings?
Depends on the situation - combination ladders for stairwells, extending ladders for straight-up height, proper access platforms for awkward angles. All the right kit to do it safely without death-defying stretches.
Can you do chandeliers and fancy fittings?
Yes - as long as it's just a bulb change. If the fitting itself needs work (wiring, replacing the whole thing), that's electrical work and priced differently. But swapping bulbs in a chandelier? That's this service.
Will you bring the right bulb or do I need to buy it?
If you know what bulb you need and buy it first, great. If not, I carry common bulbs (LED GU10, ES, BC, etc). For unusual fittings I might need to check the bulb type and get the right one - but I'll sort it.
My hallway light has been out for months - why didn't I just call sooner?
Everyone says this! Living with no hallway light because you can't safely reach it is daft. Takes me 15 minutes with proper equipment, you've been fumbling in the dark for 6 months. Just call when bulbs blow - life's too short.
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