Christmas projector setup in Exeter
Professional christmas projector setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Christmas projector positioned perfectly and tested for maximum festive impact. Cables tidied safely, ready for you to plug in and enjoy instant light shows on your house.
The Easy Way to Decorate Your House
Christmas projectors are brilliant for busy people - no ladders, no tangled fairy lights, no hours spent outside in the cold. Just plug in and your whole house front is covered in moving snowflakes, reindeer, or stars.
But like anything, they only look good when they're set up properly. Wonky angle? Half your house in shadow. Cables everywhere? Looks messy and someone's going to trip over them.
💡 Pro tip: Position matters more than you'd think. Too low and cars block it. Too high and you're projecting onto the roof. Getting it right first time saves hours of faffing about.
Why Bother Getting Help?
Because an hour of my time now saves you a whole evening of trying different positions, fetching ladders, arguing about the angle, and untangling extension leads.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Perfect coverage of house front | Projecting onto the sky or pavement |
| Stable mounting that lasts all winter | Falls over in first proper wind |
| Cables clipped neatly out of the way | Extension lead across the driveway |
| Tested and ready - just plug in | "I think it's meant to look like that?" |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Look at your house, socket position, potential obstacles |
| Position | Work out best mounting point and angle |
| Setup | Mount/position projector, route cables safely |
| Test | Switch on to check coverage and make adjustments |
📦 You're Left With
- Perfectly positioned projector (even coverage)
- Safe cable routing (no trip hazards)
- Tested and adjusted (ready to use)
- Simple operation (plug in timer, walk away)
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single projector, simple setup | 1 hr | £60 |
| Wall mounting or tricky cable run | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Multiple projectors or complex positioning | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Assumes you've bought the projector.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ First time using a projector - get it right from the start
✅ Busy families - I sort it while you're at work
✅ Multiple projectors - professional positioning for layered effects
✅ Awkward house layout - difficult angles or high mounting points
Why Choose Us for Christmas projector setup in Exeter?
Positioned for perfect coverage of your house
Cables organised safely with no trip hazards
Tested and angled correctly before I leave
Ready to plug in - no fiddling needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Work Out the Best Spot
I look at your house front, where your outdoor socket is, and any obstacles (bushes, cars, bins). Work out the ideal position for maximum coverage.
Step 2: Get It Mounted
Whether it's a wall bracket or ground stake, I get it secure and positioned right. If it's going on the wall, I drill properly - won't be falling off.
Step 3: Cable & Test
Route the cables safely (clipped to walls or protected if they cross the ground). Then we switch it on and check the coverage and angle before I leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy doing it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill and masonry bit (for wall mounting)
- Appropriate wall plugs for your wall type
- Cable clips or outdoor adhesive hooks
- Spirit level
- Outdoor-rated extension lead
- Plug timer (optional but recommended)
📐 Choosing the position
- Wait until it's dark so you can see what you're doing
- Roughly position the projector (unplugged, handheld)
- Work out the angle - aim for the middle of your house front
- Check there's nothing blocking the beam (trees, cars, bins)
- Make sure it's not shining into neighbour's windows
- Higher is usually better (less obstructions, wider coverage)
🔌 Setting it up safely
- Only use outdoor-rated extension leads
- Clip cables to walls wherever possible
- Never trail cables across driveways or paths
- If cables must cross paths, use proper cable protectors
- Check your outdoor socket has RCD protection
- Consider a timer plug so it comes on automatically
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Positioning during the day (can't see the actual effect)
- Mounting too low (gets blocked by cars parked on drive)
- Indoor extension leads used outside (dangerous when wet)
- Not securing the ground stake firmly enough
- Cables left loose on the ground (trip hazard)
💡 Pro trick: Most projectors have adjustable focus. Once it's mounted, tweak the focus dial until the patterns are sharp on your house front. Sharp patterns look way better than fuzzy blobs.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Doing a full Christmas lights display? Let's do it all together - projector positioning, net lights on hedges, wreath hooks, the lot. Get the whole house sorted in one visit.
Windy locations: If you're exposed (hilltop, coastal, open aspect), wall mounting is better than ground stakes. Ground stakes work great in sheltered gardens but struggle in proper Devon wind.
Old Exeter houses: Rendered walls, stone walls, pebble-dash - I've mounted projectors on all of them. Right fixings for the wall type means it stays put all winter.
Next year: Leave the wall bracket up (barely noticeable) and next Christmas is a two-minute job clipping the projector back on. Or store everything together and I can set it up again next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the setup service?
I position your projector (either on wall bracket or ground stake), work out the best angle for your house, sort all the cables safely, and test it's working properly. You're left with a plug-in-and-go festive display.
Can you help position multiple projectors?
Absolutely - some people layer them for different effects or cover front and side of the house. I'll work out the best positions to avoid overlapping patterns and make sure they're all cabled safely.
Do you supply the projector?
No - there's loads of choice and everyone has different tastes. Buy the one you like, then I'll handle the positioning and setup. Makes it easier and you get exactly what you want.
Will it cover my whole house?
Depends on your projector's range and where we can mount it. Most modern projectors cover a good 20-30 feet, which does most house fronts nicely. I'll position it for maximum coverage.
What about taking it down after Christmas?
If it's wall mounted, the bracket stays up (barely visible) for easy reuse next year. Ground stake just pulls out. I can come back to remove everything properly if you prefer - separate callout.
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