Christmas dinner table in Exmouth
Looking for professional christmas dinner table help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
45-60 mins
Location
Exmouth
Christmas dinner table set up properly - extensions fitted, leaves added, extra chairs brought in and arranged. The awkward physical bit sorted, so you can focus on cooking.
### Because You've Got Enough to Do
It's Christmas Eve. You're cooking for twelve. The turkey's brining, Brussels are prepped, and you've just remembered your dining table seats six. Now you need to **fight with that stuck table mechanism**, find the extra chairs, and work out where everyone's actually sitting.
Or... you could have someone else do that bit while you focus on the gravy.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Getting the table sorted early (Christmas Eve morning) means one less job competing with cooking, and gives you time to set it beautifully without rushing.
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### What Makes This Helpful
| The Job | Why It's a Faff | How I Help | |---------|-----------------|-----------| | **Table extension** | Stiff mechanism, needs two people | Done quickly, no damage | | **Extra leaves** | Heavy, awkward, stored somewhere random | Found, cleaned, fitted level | | **Chair retrieval** | Loft, garage, neighbour's house | Brought in, arranged, checked stable | | **Space planning** | Where does everyone actually sit? | Measured, arranged, sensible spacing |
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### Professional Setup vs Christmas Eve Chaos
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Stress | |-----------------|---------------| | Table extended smoothly, leaves level | Stuck mechanism, panic, nearly break it | | Chairs clean and positioned | Dusty from loft, not enough time to clean | | Seating planned for comfort | People wedged in, elbows clashing | | Job done in 45 mins | Eats up your whole morning |
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### What You Get
**🎄 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Extend** | Table mechanism opened, leaves/extensions fitted level | | **Retrieve** | Extra chairs brought from storage, cleaned off | | **Arrange** | Seating positioned for your number of guests |
**📦 You're Left With** - Table extended and stable - Enough seating for everyone - Space to actually serve dinner - Your Christmas Eve morning back
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### Pricing Guide
| Table Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Standard extension + chair arrangement | 45-60 mins | **£60** | | Complex (loft access, awkward mechanism) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Multiple tables to arrange | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Most table setups fit comfortably in the minimum.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Hosting Christmas dinner** - need table expanded, chairs sorted
✅ **Stuck table mechanism** - fought with it last year, not again
✅ **Chairs in awkward storage** - loft, garage, shed
✅ **Just want one less job** - focus on cooking, not furniture
Why Choose Us for Christmas dinner table in Exmouth?
Table extensions and leaves fitted properly
Extra chairs brought in and arranged
No fighting with stuck mechanisms
More time for actual cooking
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess the Setup I'll check your table mechanism, work out how many seats you need, and find all the extra chairs/leaves. ### Step 2: Extend & Arrange Table opened up carefully (old mechanisms need the right technique), leaves fitted level, everything checked for stability. ### Step 3: Position Seating Chairs arranged with proper spacing - nobody wants to eat Christmas dinner with their elbows pinned. All checked for wobbles.
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
> 🎄 **Table staying extended through Christmas?** I can come back in January to put it away again. Much easier to enjoy the holidays when you're not worrying about the heavy lifting later. **Old table mechanism?** Exeter's older houses often have beautiful old extending tables with temperamental mechanisms. I've dealt with them all - won't force anything or damage your furniture. **Need chairs moved back after Christmas?** Add it to a January booking. Get the table back to normal size and chairs back in storage without wrecking your back or your New Year's Day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas dinner table in Exmouth
What does this service include?
I'll extend your dining table (if it has leaves or extensions), fetch chairs from wherever they're stored, arrange seating for however many you're hosting, and make sure everything's stable and level. Basically the heavy lifting and faffing about that usually wastes your Christmas Eve.
My table mechanism is really stiff - can you help?
Yes - old table mechanisms often need two people or someone who knows the trick. I've done enough of these in Exmouth's older houses to know how temperamental they can be. Won't damage your table forcing it.
Can you help get chairs down from the loft?
Absolutely - that's exactly the kind of job that's a pain on your own but quick with two people. Just make sure there's loft access and I'll bring them down, clean them off, and position them.
Do you set the table too - plates, cutlery, all that?
No - I'm the handyman, not the events stylist! I do the physical setup: table extended, chairs arranged, everything stable. You do the pretty bit with tablecloths and crackers.
When should I book this?
Christmas Eve morning is most popular - table ready for evening or next day. But early December if you're hosting multiple gatherings works too. Book early because everyone wants the same slots.
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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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