Radiator key provision in Crediton
Looking for professional radiator key provision help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5 mins + key sourcing
Location
Crediton
Radiator keys provided and demonstrated. I'll supply the right size, show you how to bleed radiators properly, leave spare keys. DIY maintenance sorted.
### Lost the Radiator Key? Never Had One?
You need to bleed your radiators but you **don't have the key**. Or you've got a key but you're not sure if it's the right size. Or you've got the key but you're terrified of doing it wrong and flooding the house.
Fair concerns, all of them.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Most radiators use standard square-drive bleed valves (cheap universal key works). But some use slotted screws, hex keys, or nothing at all (twist by hand). Worth knowing which yours are.
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### Types of Radiator Bleed Valves
| Valve Type | Tool Needed | Common On | |-----------|-------------|-----------| | Square drive (standard) | Universal radiator key | 95% of UK radiators | | Flathead slot | Small flathead screwdriver | Older radiators | | Hex socket | Allen key (usually 5mm) | Designer radiators | | Hand-bleed | No tool (twist by hand) | Some modern radiators |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service** - Right key/tool for your radiators - Demonstrated how to bleed properly - System pressure check explained - When to bleed, how often
**📦 Keys Provided** - Universal radiator key (or correct tool) - Spare key left in obvious place - Usually £1-2 hardware shop keys - I bulk-buy them, leave spares
**✅ DIY Confidence** - Know which direction to turn - Recognize hissing air vs water - Understand pressure gauge - Do your own bleeding from now on
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### Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Key provision + demonstration | 5 mins + demo | **£60** | | Key + bleed all radiators | 30-60 mins | **£60-£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum callout. Makes sense to bleed all your radiators while I'm there demonstrating anyway.*
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### What I Actually Do
Most people booking this service aren't *just* getting a key. They're getting:
1. **Diagnosis** - figure out which tool you need 2. **Demonstration** - bleed one radiator while explaining 3. **Full service** - bleed all radiators while I'm there 4. **Education** - show you pressure gauge, explain system 5. **Supplies** - leave spare keys, peace of mind
It's a radiator service + DIY training, disguised as "radiator key provision."
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### Perfect For...
✅ **New homeowners** - never bled radiators before
✅ **Lost the key** - have no idea where it went
✅ **Elderly help** - want to learn but need guidance
✅ **DIY confidence** - want to maintain own heating
Why Choose Us for Radiator key provision in Crediton?
Right key for your radiators
Shown how to bleed properly
Spare keys left with you
DIY radiator maintenance
What to Expect
### Step 1: Identify Valves Check what type of bleed valves your radiators have, provide the right tool. ### Step 2: Demonstration Bleed one radiator while you watch - show you the process, explain what to listen for, when to stop. ### Step 3: Practical Learning You have a go on another radiator (supervised), get the technique right, ask questions. ### Step 4: Full Service While I'm there, bleed all your radiators properly, check system pressure, explain maintenance schedule.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton 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 Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Landlords:** Leave a radiator key attached to the boiler with a label. Tenants can bleed radiators themselves, fewer maintenance callouts for you, happier tenants with working heating. **Where to buy keys:** Any hardware shop, Screwfix, B&Q, Wilko - £1. Buy two, leave one attached to boiler. Probably the best £1 you'll spend on home maintenance. **Modern radiators:** Some designer radiators deliberately don't use standard valves (aesthetics). Check your specific model - might need hex key or special tool from manufacturer. **After bleeding:** Always check boiler pressure. Bleeding removes water from system, pressure drops. If it's below 1 bar, top up using filling loop. Your boiler manual shows how.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radiator key provision in Crediton
Can't I just buy a radiator key from a shop?
Yes - they're £1 from any hardware shop or DIY store. But if you're not sure which size you need, don't know how to use it, or want someone to do the first bleed and show you properly, that's what this service is for.
What if my radiators have unusual valves?
Some older radiators or designer models use different bleed valves - square drives, flathead screwdriver slots, hex keys. I'll identify what you've got and provide the right tool, plus show you how to use it.
Will you show me how to bleed the radiators myself?
Absolutely - that's half the point. I bleed one or two to demonstrate, explain how to tell when air is out, show you the boiler pressure gauge, leave you confident to do it yourself in future.
Why would I pay someone to give me a £1 tool?
You're paying for the knowledge - which key to buy, how to use it, what can go wrong, how to refill the system after, peace of mind from having someone show you properly. Plus I bleed your radiators while I'm there anyway.
Do I need to be home or can you just post a key through?
Need to be home - I demonstrate how to bleed radiators, show you the system pressure gauge, explain what to watch out for. Not just a key delivery service.
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