Christmas tree lights testing in Tiverton
Looking for professional christmas tree lights testing help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Tiverton
All your stored Christmas lights tested before you start decorating. Dead sets identified early so you can buy replacements - saves hours of frustration during the decorating process.
### The Annual Christmas Lights Lottery
You drag the decorations down from the loft. Five boxes of Christmas lights from last year (and the year before, and the one before that). **Will they work? Who knows.**
Plug them in as you go and **inevitably discover the problems** when you're halfway through decorating. Half a set dead. Mystery section that won't light up. Weird flickering on the outdoor ones.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Testing all your lights BEFORE you start decorating is the single best way to avoid Christmas decoration rage. Seriously underrated task.
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### Know What Works Before You Start
Half an hour of testing now **saves hours of aggravation later**. I test every set methodically, identify what's faulty, tell you exactly what needs replacing. You go shopping once, buy what you need, then decorate with confidence.
| ✅ Pre-Testing Service | ❌ Test As You Go | |-----------------------|-------------------| | All sets tested before decorating starts | Find problems mid-decoration | | Shopping list of replacements needed | Emergency trip to B&Q on Sunday | | Decorate with working lights only | Hours wasted with dead sets | | Stress-free Christmas prep | "Why do we even bother?" |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Test** | Every light set plugged in and checked | | **Identify** | Note which sets work, which are dead, what's fixable | | **Quick fixes** | Replace obvious fuses, reseat loose bulbs | | **Report** | Clear list of what works and what you need to buy |
**📦 You're Left With**
- Tested lights (know exactly what works) - Shopping list (what to replace before decorating) - Simple fixes done (fuses replaced, connections tightened) - Confidence (can decorate without surprises)
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### Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Standard collection (5-10 sets) | 30 mins | **£60** | | Large collection or complex issues | 45 mins | **£60** | | Testing + simple repairs | 1 hr | **£60** |
*Fixed £60 price for light testing. Doesn't include replacement lights - just identifies what you need.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Big light collection** - accumulated sets over years, no idea what works
✅ **Avoiding frustration** - can't face discovering problems mid-decoration
✅ **Stored in damp garage** - worried about water damage to electrics
✅ **New to the house** - inherited lights from previous owner, untested
Why Choose Us for Christmas tree lights testing in Tiverton?
Every set tested before you start decorating
Faulty sets identified early
Saves hours of frustration later
Know exactly what you need to replace
What to Expect
### Step 1: Gather Your Lights I'll need access to wherever you store Christmas lights - loft, garage, cupboard. We work through every set you've got. ### Step 2: Systematic Testing Plug each set in, check every section lights up properly, look for damaged wiring or dodgy connections. Make notes as I go. ### Step 3: Quick Fixes & Report Replace any blown fuses I can spot. Tell you which sets are good, which are dead, and what you need to buy to replace the duds.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton 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 Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Want the whole Christmas setup done?** I can test lights, put them on your tree, hang outdoor lights, mount wreath hooks - the works. One visit gets you decorated. **Types of lights I can test:** Traditional bulbs, LED sets, outdoor icicle lights, net lights, rope lights, battery-powered sets (if you've got batteries), basically anything festive that lights up. **Replacement shopping advice:** If you need to replace sets, LED lights last longer and use less power. For tree lights, go for roughly 100 lights per foot of tree height. I can advise specifically when I see what you're working with. **Safety first:** Dodgy lights are a genuine fire risk. If a set looks damaged or smells funny when it's on, don't use it. Not worth the risk to save a tenner.
Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas tree lights testing in Tiverton
Why would I bother testing lights before putting them on?
Because finding out half your lights don't work AFTER you've spent two hours threading them through the tree is genuinely soul-destroying. Test first, save yourself the aggro.
Can you test outdoor lights as well?
Absolutely - any Christmas lights you've got stored. Indoor, outdoor, tree lights, net lights, icicle lights, the lot. Better to know what works before you're up a ladder.
What if some of them are broken?
I'll tell you which sets are dead and what you need to buy. You can grab replacements before you start decorating, rather than discovering the problem mid-job.
Can you fix the broken ones?
Depends - sometimes it's just a fuse or loose bulb I can sort on the spot. But if the set is properly dead (dodgy wiring, water damage), replacement is usually cheaper and easier than repair.
How many sets can you test in one visit?
As many as you've got - most people have 5-10 sets stored. Testing is quick, it's just about being methodical. I'll work through the lot and give you a list of what's good and what's not.
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