Christmas garland hanging in Exeter
Professional christmas garland hanging services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45-75 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Christmas garland hung beautifully on stairs, banisters, mantels, or door frames. Secured properly without damage, with perfect swag and spacing.
The Festive Touch That Makes a Difference
A well-hung garland transforms a staircase or fireplace from everyday to properly festive. But here's the thing: doing it right takes time, the right clips, and knowing how much swag looks good versus how much looks sad.
Get it wrong and your garland is either pulling fixings out of the wall or dragging on the stairs looking depressed.
💡 Pro tip: Fresh or good-quality artificial garland can be heavy. Proper fixings make all the difference between "looks amazing through Christmas" and "fell down on Boxing Day".
Popular Garland Locations
| Location | Look | What Works |
|---|---|---|
| Staircase banister | Classic festive entrance | Weave through balusters or drape along handrail |
| Mantelpiece | Traditional Christmas focal point | Draped with gentle swag, secured at ends |
| Door frames | Welcoming entrance | Fixed at top corners, swag across |
| Picture rails | Period property perfect | Runs around room at rail height |
Professional vs DIY Garland
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| Even swag all the way along | Tight in places, saggy in others |
| Fixed at proper intervals | Too few clips, whole thing falling |
| Looks intentional and elegant | Looks like you gave up halfway |
| Stays put through December | On the floor by New Year |
What You Get
🎄 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out best route, spacing, and fixing points |
| Fix | Clips/ties positioned to support garland properly |
| Hang | Garland attached with perfect swag, adjusted for balance |
📦 You're Left With
- Garland hung beautifully
- Even spacing and swag
- Nothing damaged or marked
- Optional lights integrated
Pricing Guide
| Garland Job | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single run (mantel, door frame) | 45 mins | £60 |
| Staircase (straight) | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Staircase with turn + landing | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multiple locations done together more efficiently.
Perfect For Your Home If...
✅ Traditional Christmas feel - garland makes everything festive
✅ Period property - perfect for Victorian/Edwardian features
✅ Want it done properly - not falling down or looking wonky
✅ Heavy fresh garland - needs proper support
Why Choose Us for Christmas garland hanging in Exeter?
Garland hung evenly with perfect swag
Secured without damaging woodwork
Professional finish, no sagging
Lights integrated if wanted
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Route
I'll check your garland and where it's going, work out fixing points and how much swag looks right for your space.
Step 2: Fix Points
Clips or ties positioned at the right intervals - close enough to support but far enough apart to allow gentle swag.
Step 3: Hang & Style
Garland attached and adjusted until the swag is even all the way along. Lights woven through if wanted. Final tweaks until it looks spot on.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself? Here's how to get that professional look:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Garland clips or cable ties
- Floral wire (for securing)
- Step ladder
- Scissors
- Command hooks (for smooth surfaces)
- Someone to help hold garland
🌿 Hanging on stairs properly
- Start at the bottom of the stairs
- Fix garland to newel post with floral wire
- Weave through every 3rd or 4th baluster
- Use garland clips on handrail if needed
- Work up to top, adjusting swag as you go
🎄 Mantelpiece garland
- Fix at each end with Command hooks or floral wire
- Add a fixing point in middle for long mantels
- Allow natural drape - don't pull too tight
- Weight can pull fixings out if too taut
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Pulling garland too tight (looks stiff, fixings fail)
- Too few fixing points (massive sag in middle)
- Starting at the top of stairs (awkward, work up instead)
- Using Blu-tack (doesn't hold, damages surfaces)
💡 Pro trick: For stairs, secure the garland at the bottom first, then work upward. Gravity helps instead of fighting against you, and you can adjust swag from below as you go.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Fresh garland? Real garland looks and smells amazing but it's heavy and sheds. Make sure you want to commit to the maintenance before I install it. Artificial holds up better over December.
Multiple locations? Stairs and mantelpiece together? Front door and internal door frame? Do them all in one visit - more efficient and saves you money.
Lights wanted? Battery fairy lights are quick to add and look magical. Mains-powered takes longer to run safely but gives better brightness. Let me know when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you hang garland?
Anywhere you want! Staircases and banisters are most popular, but I also do mantlepieces, door frames, archways, beams, and picture rails. If there's a structure, we can hang garland from it without wrecking it.
Will it damage my banister or stairs?
Nope - I use proper clips and ties that grip without marking. No nails, no screws, no damage to your woodwork. Everything comes off cleanly in January without a trace. Safe for period properties and modern houses alike.
Can you add lights to the garland?
Yes - battery-powered fairy lights work brilliantly woven through garland. Looks stunning in the evening. If you want mains-powered lights, that takes a bit longer to do safely but it's definitely doable.
How do you stop it sagging?
Proper spacing of fixings and the right tension. Garland needs to swag gently between fixing points, not droop like it's given up. I've done enough of these to know exactly how it should look.
How long does a staircase take?
Average straight staircase - about 45 minutes. Staircases that turn or have awkward corners take a bit longer. I'll give you a better estimate once I see your stairs.
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