Stile repair in Exmouth
Looking for professional stile repair help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rural services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exmouth
Damaged or unsafe stiles repaired on public footpaths. Solid, safe crossing points that keep walkers happy and livestock contained.
### Keep Your Rights of Way Accessible
A broken stile is a **liability waiting to happen**. Someone twists an ankle on wobbly steps and suddenly it's your problem - much better to keep it maintained properly.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Check your stiles every autumn. Winter weather is brutal on timber, and you want to fix problems before they get worse.
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### What Makes a Safe Stile?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Solid posts, no wobble | Rotten posts moving in the ground | | Steps at a comfortable height | Steps too high for older walkers | | No protruding nails or splinters | Rusty fixings snagging clothing | | Level with good footing | Muddy hollow, awkward approach |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Solid Repair Work**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Check what needs replacing vs what can be saved | | **Repair** | Replace rotten timber, reinforce posts, secure steps | | **Test** | Make sure it's solid and safe to use |
**📦 You're Left With** - Safe crossing point - Walkers using the proper route - Livestock staying put
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### Pricing Guide
| Work Required | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------------|----------------|------------| | Minor repair (steps/rails) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Post replacement + rebuild | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | Complete rebuild | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials additional.*
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### Perfect For Your Rural Property If...
✅ **Wobbly steps** - timber loose or rotten
✅ **Leaning posts** - whole structure unstable
✅ **Liability concern** - before someone gets hurt
✅ **Council notice** - path warden flagged it up
Why Choose Us for Stile repair in Exmouth?
Safe crossing for walkers
Livestock stays contained
Meets footpath obligations
Proper timber and fixings used
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess the Damage I'll check what's actually sound and what needs replacing. No point swapping timber that's still good for another decade. ### Step 2: Repair or Replace Rotten posts come out, new ones go in properly. Steps secured solidly, rails checked and reinforced. All done with treated timber and galvanised fixings. ### Step 3: Test & Finish Give it a good shake, walk over it myself, make sure it's safe. Should feel absolutely solid.
Our Exmouth Service Coverage
We cover Exmouth 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 Exmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚶 **Popular path?** If you get a lot of walkers, consider switching to a kissing gate instead of a stile. Easier for everyone, especially people with mobility issues, and lasts longer. **Multiple stiles?** Get them all checked in one visit. They usually fail around the same rate, so if one's rotten the others aren't far behind. **Council help?** Some Devon parishes provide materials for stile maintenance on well-used public paths. Worth asking before you buy timber.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stile repair in Exmouth
Why should I repair a broken stile on my land?
If there's a public right of way crossing your property, you've got a legal obligation to keep stiles safe and usable. Plus, a wobbly stile means walkers might just push through your fence instead.
Can you match my existing stile design?
Usually yes - most around here are standard step stiles or ladder stiles. If you've got something custom, I can either match it or suggest a sturdy replacement that does the same job.
What if the stile is completely rotten?
I can rebuild it properly with pressure-treated timber and galvanised fixings. Better than patching up rotten wood that'll fail again next winter.
Who's responsible for repairing stiles?
Generally the landowner, though the council sometimes helps with materials if it's a well-used public path. Worth checking with them if the path gets a lot of traffic.
How long will the repair last?
Using proper treated timber and galvanised fixings, you're looking at 10-15 years minimum. The posts are the first thing to rot at ground level - I make sure those are well-treated or use concrete spurs.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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