Christmas decoration installation in Exeter
Professional christmas decoration installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£260
Typical Duration
2-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Full Christmas decoration installation - wreaths, garlands, displays, mantelpiece arrangements, outdoor features. Everything fitted safely and looking festive.
Your House, Properly Festive
You've bought all the decorations. They're in bags. The thought of spending your weekend up a ladder hanging wreaths and untangling garlands is making you question your life choices.
Here's the thing: decoration installation is time-consuming and fiddly. Especially when you're trying to make it look good rather than "clearly DIY".
💡 Pro tip: Professional installation means decorations go up faster, look better, and come down in January without damaging anything. You just enjoy December.
What Gets Installed
| Indoor Decorations | Outdoor Decorations |
|---|---|
| Garlands on stairs, banisters, mantels | Wreaths on front door and gates |
| Wreaths on internal doors | Garland around door frames |
| Mantelpiece displays arranged | Window box decorations |
| Window decorations hung | Porch and entrance displays |
| Seasonal ornaments positioned | Garden feature decorations |
Professional vs DIY Installation
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Struggles |
|---|---|
| Garlands hung evenly, securely | Saggy in the middle, falls off next day |
| Wreaths level, ribbons straight | Wonky, sliding down by Christmas Eve |
| Displays arranged with balance | Shoved on the mantel, looks cluttered |
| Nothing damaged, all removable | Blu-tack everywhere, hooks pulling out |
What You Get
🎄 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Review what you've got, plan where it all goes |
| Install | Wreaths hung, garlands clipped, displays arranged properly |
| Style | Everything positioned to look intentional, not random |
📦 You're Left With
- House looking properly festive
- All decorations secure and level
- No damage to walls or doors
- Photos to remember how it looked for next year
Pricing Guide
| Decoration Level | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (wreaths, one garland, simple displays) | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Average (multiple wreaths, garlands, mantel, outdoor) | 3 hrs | £160 |
| Full house (multiple rooms, stairs, outdoor features) | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Lights are quoted separately - they take additional time.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Time-poor households - both working, kids to wrangle, no time
✅ Big houses - multiple rooms, high ceilings, lots to do
✅ Physical limitations - ladder work isn't happening
✅ Hosting Christmas - want it done properly, not rushed
Why Choose Us for Christmas decoration installation in Exeter?
Full indoor and outdoor decoration setup
Wreaths hung, garlands fitted, displays arranged
No ladder work or stress for you
Professional finish that looks stunning
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Layout
I'll look at what you've got and where you want things. We'll decide together what goes where for best effect.
Step 2: Install Everything
Outdoor first (wreaths, door garlands), then indoor (stairs, mantelpieces, displays). All fitted securely using proper damage-free methods.
Step 3: Final Styling
Everything adjusted to look balanced and intentional. I'll make sure it all looks cohesive, not like decorations just got randomly placed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself? Here's how to avoid the usual December chaos:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Over-door hooks (wreaths)
- Command clips (garlands)
- Floral wire (securing garlands)
- Cable ties (outdoor wreaths)
- Step ladder (not wobbly kitchen chair)
- Someone to help (seriously)
🎀 Hanging wreaths properly
- Use over-door hooks - no nails needed
- Add ribbon loop at back of wreath
- Hang so wreath sits central on door
- Adjust ribbon length until it looks right
- Step back and check it's level
🌿 Installing garland on stairs
- Start at bottom, work up
- Use Command clips every 3-4 balusters
- Weave through balusters, don't just drape
- Add ribbon bows to hide clips
- Check from a distance - adjust spacing
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wreaths hung too high (should be eye level)
- Garland too tight or too loose (needs gentle swag)
- Blu-tack on anything (marks walls, doesn't hold)
- Doing it all in one exhausting day (pace yourself)
💡 Pro trick: Take photos of your decoration setup before taking it down in January. Next year you'll know exactly what went where and won't waste time rearranging everything.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Want the tree doing too? I can help with tree decorating as part of the installation service. Lights, baubles, topper, the lot - much faster with two people.
Need lights as well? That's a separate service because of the time involved, but we can do them together in one visit. Saves you booking twice.
Old house in Exeter? I'm used to working with period features, wonky door frames, and delicate plaster. Your decorations will look great without wrecking your Victorian woodwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What decorations can you install?
Pretty much anything - wreaths on doors, garlands on stairs or mantlepieces, window displays, tree decorating if you want help, outdoor displays, the lot. If you've bought it and need it putting up, I can do it. Just not lights - that's a separate service because it takes longer.
Do I need to buy all the decorations first?
Yes - I install what you've already got. I'm the handyman, not the interior designer! But if you want advice on what might work in your space, happy to suggest based on what I've seen work well in similar houses.
Will you damage my walls or doors?
Nope - I use over-door hooks for wreaths, damage-free clips for garlands, and proper fixings that come off cleanly. I've done enough of these in Exeter's period properties to know how to avoid marking old plaster or woodwork.
Can you do just outdoor or just indoor?
Absolutely - mix and match what you need. Just outdoor wreaths and door displays? Fine. Just indoor garlands and mantelpiece? Also fine. Full house inside and out? Let's do it. Quote adjusts based on what you actually want.
How long does a full house take?
Average house with wreaths, garlands, a few displays, and mantelpiece - usually 2-3 hours. Big houses with multiple rooms and outdoor areas can take 4-5 hours. I'll give you a better estimate once I know what you're planning.
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