Torch battery change in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional torch battery change help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Torch batteries changed for elderly or anyone who can't manage stiff torch casings. Seized batteries freed, fresh ones fitted, torch tested working. Simple help that matters.
### When a Simple Task Becomes Impossible
For most people, changing torch batteries is nothing. Unscrew, swap, done. But if you've got **arthritis, weak hands, or just can't get the grip** anymore, that stiff torch casing might as well be welded shut.
And then there's the corrosion problem. Old batteries leak and seize. What should be a 30-second job becomes an hour of frustration with nothing to show for it.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** This service is really about maintaining independence for elderly people. A working torch means they feel safer during power cuts and can manage better at home. Small thing, big impact.
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### Common Torch Problems
| Issue | What's Wrong | Fix | |-------|--------------|-----| | Can't unscrew casing | Too stiff, hands not strong enough | Proper grip, tools if needed | | Batteries stuck inside | Corrosion has seized them | Extract carefully, clean contacts | | Not sure which batteries | Wrong type bought | Check, get right ones, fit them | | Torch dim despite new batteries | Bulb dying, not battery issue | Diagnose, replace bulb if needed |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service** - Torch opened (even if really stiff) - Old batteries removed (even if corroded/stuck) - Fresh batteries fitted - Contacts cleaned if corroded - Torch tested working
**📦 Batteries Included** - Common sizes carried (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) - Quality batteries, not cheap rubbish - £2-3 per battery on top of callout
**✅ Peace of Mind** - Working torch for emergencies - Tested bright and reliable - You're safer in power cuts
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### Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Torch battery change (+ other battery items) | 5-30 mins | **£60** |
*£60 minimum callout covers everything. Batteries extra (£2-3 each). While I'm there I'll do all your battery items - smoke alarms, clocks, remotes, anything.*
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### Part of Our Elderly Help Service
This typically combines with other small jobs: - Smoke alarm batteries changed - Clock batteries replaced - Remote control batteries swapped - Anything battery-powered checked
**All covered in same visit, same callout fee.**
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### Common For...
✅ **Elderly residents** - hands not strong enough anymore
✅ **Arthritis sufferers** - can't grip torch casing
✅ **Stuck/corroded batteries** - can't budge them
✅ **Power cut preparation** - make sure torch actually works
Why Choose Us for Torch battery change in Ottery St Mary?
Working torch for emergencies
Seized batteries safely removed
No hand strength needed
Peace of mind restored
What to Expect
### Step 1: Open Everything Up Get all your battery-powered items that need doing - torch, clocks, remotes, smoke alarms. Open them all up. ### Step 2: Remove Old Batteries Take out old batteries - even if corroded or stuck. Clean contacts if needed. ### Step 3: Fit Fresh Batteries & Test Pop in fresh batteries, test everything works, make sure lights are bright and clocks are keeping time.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 👴 **Elderly or arthritic?** This is exactly what this service is for. No embarrassment, no fuss. Just someone helping with something that's become difficult. I do this regularly for older customers around Exeter. **Smoke alarm batteries:** While I'm changing your torch batteries, I'll do your smoke alarms too. Legally you should check them monthly, change batteries yearly. Most people don't. Let me do it when I'm there. **Emergency prep:** Working torch is essential for power cuts. I check it's actually bright (if it's dim with fresh batteries, the bulb's dying), make sure you know where it is, suggest keeping spare batteries somewhere obvious. **Care homes welcome:** I visit several sheltered housing and care facilities around Exeter to do battery changes for residents. Keeps them independent without carers needing stepladders for smoke alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions about Torch battery change in Ottery St Mary
Why would I pay someone to change a torch battery?
If you've got arthritis, weak hands, or just can't get the grip needed to unscrew a stiff torch, this is essential. Also for elderly people who struggle with fiddly things but need a working torch for power cuts. It's about maintaining independence, not laziness.
What if the batteries are completely stuck?
Old batteries can corrode and seize solid. I've got tools and techniques to free them without destroying the torch. If they're really seized, I might need to soak it or use penetrating oil, but I'll get them out.
Can you check other battery-powered items while you're here?
Absolutely - smoke alarms, clocks, remotes, anything with batteries. Once I'm there, might as well do the lot. Same callout fee covers everything.
Will you test the torch works after?
Of course. Fresh batteries in, test it lights up properly, check it's actually bright (dim light means bulb dying, not just batteries), make sure it's ready for when you need it.
Do I need to buy the batteries first?
No - I carry common battery sizes (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V). Just add a couple of quid for the batteries on top of the callout. If your torch uses something unusual, I'll get them and come back.
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