Hole filling rental in Exeter
Professional hole filling rental services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Holes filled and walls made smooth - picture hooks, damage, wear and tear all sorted. Property looking fresh for decorating or new tenants.
Clean Walls, Better Lettings
Every tenant leaves holes. Picture hooks, curtain poles, shelving, random DIY attempts - by the time they move out, walls look like Swiss cheese.
Viewing potential with walls full of holes? Awful first impression. Fill them properly and walls look cared for.
💡 Pro tip: Even if you're not redecorating, filled holes make properties look massively better at viewings. £60-80 for hole filling can be the difference between quick letting and weeks vacant.
The Hole Filling Service
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Half-Arsed |
|---|---|
| All holes filled flush and smooth | Obvious lumps and dips |
| Sanded ready for painting | Rough finish shows through paint |
| Consistent finish across all repairs | Some filled, some missed |
| Ready for decorator or next tenant | Looks obviously patched |
The difference? Professional finish versus obviously bodged job.
What Gets Done
🔧 The Filling Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Clear any loose plaster, widen holes if needed for good fill |
| Fill | Apply filler in layers if deep, flush to wall surface |
| Sand | Sand smooth when dry, ready for painting |
| Clean | Wipe dust away, walls ready for decorator |
📦 You're Left With
- All holes filled flush and smooth
- Walls ready for painting
- Professional finish
- Property looking cared for
Pricing Guide
| Number of Holes | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 small holes | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| 20-40 holes or some larger | 45-60 mins | £60-£85 |
| Major filling work | Per hour | £60/hr minimum |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Large damage areas quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ End of tenancy - walls full of picture hook holes
✅ Pre-decoration - walls need preparing for painting
✅ Pre-viewing - make property look cared for
✅ Regular turnarounds - systematic hole filling between tenants
Why Choose Us for Hole filling rental in Exeter?
All holes filled smooth and ready
Picture hooks, damage, wear and tear sorted
Decorator-ready finish
Fast turnaround between tenancies
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Count holes, check depth and damage. Confirm how many holes and whether any need extra work (deep damage, large areas).
Step 2: Fill & Sand
Work systematically through all holes. Fill, let dry, sand smooth. Bigger holes might need multiple layers with drying time between.
Step 3: Clean & Ready
Wipe away dust, check all holes are filled properly. Walls ready for painting or viewing.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fill rental property holes yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Essential kit you'll need
- All-purpose decorators filler (get decent stuff, not cheap)
- Filling knife (flexible blade, 3-4 inch)
- Sandpaper or sanding block (120 grit)
- Damp cloth for cleaning
- Dust sheets
📋 The filling routine
- Clear any loose plaster or debris from holes
- For deep holes, push in backing material first
- Apply filler slightly proud of wall surface
- Smooth with knife, wipe excess
- Let dry (check filler instructions, usually 2-4 hours)
- Sand flush and smooth
- Wipe dust away with damp cloth
- Second coat if needed for large holes
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using cheap filler (shrinks and cracks)
- Not filling proud (sinks below surface when dry)
- Trying to sand before fully dry (clogs sandpaper)
- Not sanding smooth (shows through paint)
💡 Pro trick: For really deep holes, use a two-part filler or squirt expanding foam first, then skim over with regular filler. Much faster than building up lots of layers of filler.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Decorating too? If you're having the walls painted after hole filling, coordinate both jobs together. I can fill one day, decorator paints next day - much more efficient than separate visits.
Drying times: Small holes filled with standard filler dry in 2-4 hours. Deep holes or big damage might need 24 hours before painting. Plan timeline accordingly.
Touch-up paint: If you've got exactly matching paint and just want holes touched up rather than whole room painted, I can do quick touch-ups. But matching paint perfectly is hard - whole room usually looks better.
Regular tenancies: If you're getting holes filled between every tenancy, keep a pot of the paint colour at the property. Makes touch-ups much easier and faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of holes can you fill?
Picture hooks, curtain pole brackets, shelving holes, accidental damage, old cable runs - basically any holes in walls that need filling before decorating or for tenant changeover. From tiny pin holes to fist-sized damage.
Will the filled holes be ready to paint straight away?
Depends on the filler. Small holes can usually be painted same day. Bigger repairs with deeper filler need 24 hours to dry properly before painting. I'll tell you what's realistic for your timeline.
Do you paint over the filled areas?
I can do a quick touch-up paint if you've got matching paint there, but proper decoration is quoted separately. Most landlords get holes filled, then have the whole room painted for a uniform finish - looks much better.
How many holes can you fill in an hour?
Depends on size - maybe 20-30 small picture hook holes, or 5-10 larger holes that need proper filling and sanding. I'll quote based on what you've actually got after seeing photos or the property.
Is this part of end-of-tenancy prep?
Usually, yes. Tenants leave, walls are full of picture hooks and random holes. I fill them all as part of getting the property ready for the next letting. Can be done standalone or as part of full turnaround.
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