Holiday let prep in Exeter
Professional holiday let prep services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Holiday let prepared and guest-ready - deep clean, safety checks, fully stocked, everything working. Ready for 5-star reviews from first booking.
Launch Your Holiday Let Right
First guests are booked. You need the property absolutely perfect - one bad review when you're starting out can kill your bookings for months.
Holiday let prep isn't just cleaning. It's making sure every single thing a guest might use, touch, or complain about is sorted.
💡 Pro tip: Holiday let guests are brutal with reviews. One missing toilet roll, one thing not working, one unclear instruction - 3 stars instead of 5. Getting it right from the start protects your future income.
Holiday Let Prep vs Regular Rental
| ✅ Holiday Let Standard | ❌ Regular Rental |
|---|---|
| Everything works perfectly | Basic functionality |
| Hotel-quality cleanliness | Clean enough |
| All supplies provided | Tenants bring own stuff |
| Instructions for everything | Assume they'll figure it out |
The difference? 5-star reviews versus complaints and refund requests.
What Gets Done
🔧 Complete Holiday Let Preparation
| Area | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Deep clean | Every surface spotless - hotel standard, not rental standard |
| Appliances | Test everything works - WiFi, TV, heating, hot water, kitchen gear |
| Safety | Smoke alarms, CO alarms, fire extinguisher, first aid kit checked |
| Supplies | Stock with essentials - loo rolls, toiletries, kitchen basics, cleaning stuff |
| Information | WiFi password displayed, appliance instructions, local info, house rules |
| Presentation | Fresh linen, towels folded nicely, welcoming touches |
📦 You're Left With
- Property guest-ready to 5-star standard
- All appliances tested and working
- Fully stocked with essentials
- Guest information clear and available
- Ready for excellent reviews
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Studio/1-bed flat | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| 2-bed property | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
| 3-bed house | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Supplies and repairs quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ New holiday let - launching for first bookings
✅ Switching to short lets - converting from long-term rental
✅ Quality focus - want to compete at high end
✅ Review protection - can't afford bad starts
Why Choose Us for Holiday let prep in Exeter?
Property prepared to 5-star standard
Clean, checked, restocked, guest-ready
Protect your review ratings
Regular service or one-off available
What to Expect
Step 1: Deep Clean & Check
Clean everything to hotel standard. Test every appliance, light, switch, flush. Make sure it all works perfectly.
Step 2: Stock & Prepare
Add all guest essentials. Set up welcome info, display WiFi, leave instructions. Make it foolproof for guests.
Step 3: Final Walk-Through
Check the property as a guest would. Is everything obvious? Everything working? Everything welcoming? Fix anything that isn't perfect.
🔧 DIY Tips
Preparing your own holiday let? Here's what guests expect:
🔧 Essential guest supplies
- Fresh linen and towels (2 sets per bed minimum)
- Toilet rolls (4 per bathroom to start)
- Hand soap, shower gel, shampoo
- Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
- Dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid
- Kitchen roll, bin bags
- Toilet cleaner, surface spray (for guest use)
📋 The guest-ready checklist
- Deep clean to hotel standard (not home standard)
- Test WiFi everywhere - it's the #1 complaint
- Test all appliances - don't assume they work
- Clear instructions for everything (heating, TV, bins, etc.)
- Stock with more supplies than you think needed
- Display WiFi password prominently
- Remove any personal items
- Make beds with fresh linen
- Check all lights and bulbs work
- Walk through as a guest would - is anything confusing?
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Cleaning to "good enough" not "hotel" standard
- Not testing appliances (guests find faults immediately)
- Unclear or missing instructions (generates complaints)
- Not enough supplies (running out looks cheap)
- Forgetting to display WiFi password clearly
💡 Pro trick: Create a laminated "Guest Information" sheet with WiFi password, heating controls, bin days, emergency contacts, and local recommendations. Leave it prominently on kitchen counter. Prevents 90% of mid-stay questions.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Ongoing service? Once your holiday let's up and running, I can manage regular changeovers between guests. Keep standards high, reviews good, bookings flowing.
What guests notice most: Cleanliness (especially bathroom), WiFi working, clear instructions, enough supplies. Get those four right and you're 90% there.
Common issues to fix before launch: Poor WiFi, complicated heating controls, unclear bin arrangements, not enough storage for guest stuff. Find and fix these before first guests.
Exeter holiday let market: Lots of competition, so standards matter. University families, tourists, business travelers - they all expect proper hotel-style quality now, not basic rental standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between holiday let prep and a regular changeover?
Holiday let prep is the full initial preparation before you start letting - deep clean, safety checks, stock with all essentials, set up welcome info, make sure everything's perfect. Regular changeovers after that are quicker maintenance cleans between guests.
What do you check as part of holiday let prep?
Everything a guest will use - appliances all working, WiFi password displayed, heating/hot water works, smoke and CO alarms tested, TVs and remotes working, fresh linen, toiletries stocked, kitchen essentials present, instructions available for everything. Basically making sure guests have zero complaints.
Can you advise on what supplies a holiday let needs?
Yes - I've prepped loads of holiday lets and know what guests expect. Toilet rolls, towels, basic toiletries, tea/coffee, dishwasher tablets, that sort of thing. I can advise on what's essential versus nice-to-have based on your budget and star rating.
Do you arrange ongoing changeovers after initial prep?
Yes - once the property's set up and guest-ready, I can do regular changeovers between bookings. Deep clean, linen change, restock, safety checks. Keeps your reviews good and your bookings flowing.
What if something's broken or needs fixing?
I'll identify anything not working during prep and quote for repairs. Better to find and fix before first guests arrive than get bad reviews. Common stuff is dodgy WiFi, broken appliances, missing essentials - all fixable before launch.
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