Christmas tree watering service in Exeter
Professional christmas tree watering service services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Christmas tree watered while you're away over the holidays. Reservoir topped up properly to keep your tree fresh, green and safe - come home to the same lovely tree you left.
The Away-For-Christmas Dilemma
You've decorated the tree beautifully. House looks gorgeous. Then you remember you're visiting family for a week over Christmas. The tree will be there, alone, slowly desiccating in your warm house with the heating on timer.
Come home to a brown, crispy fire hazard covered in dropped needles? Or pay someone sixty quid to pop in every few days and water it?
💡 Pro tip: A real Christmas tree can drink a litre of water a day when fresh, less as it ages. But leave it unwatered for a week in a warm house and it's basically kindling.
Keep Your Tree Alive While You're Gone
Simple service: you give me access, I pop in every 2-3 days, top up the water reservoir, check the tree looks healthy. Tree stays fresh, you don't come home to a disaster.
| ✅ Professional Watering | ❌ Unwatered Tree |
|---|---|
| Tree stays green and fresh | Brown and dropping needles everywhere |
| Water reservoir topped up regularly | Completely dry, potential fire risk |
| Someone checking on things | House empty for a week |
| Peace of mind | Worrying the whole holiday |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Access | You provide key/code before you leave |
| Visit | Pop in every 2-3 days (or daily if needed) |
| Water | Top up reservoir to full |
| Check | Quick look that tree is healthy, nothing amiss |
| Update | Text you that it's done |
📦 You're Left With
- Fresh tree (still green when you get home)
- Full water reservoir (kept topped up)
- Peace of mind (someone checked on the house)
- Photos texted (proof of visit if you want)
Pricing Guide
| Service | Frequency | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single visit (quick top-up) | One-off | £60 |
| Week away | 2-3 visits | £120-£180 |
| Extended holiday | Weekly rate | Call for quote |
£60 per visit for standard tree watering. Multiple visits can be scheduled in advance.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Away visiting family - gone for a week over Christmas
✅ Fresh real tree - needs regular watering to stay healthy
✅ Warm house - heating on timer, tree will dry out fast
✅ Peace of mind - don't want to worry about it while away
Why Choose Us for Christmas tree watering service in Exeter?
Tree watered while you're away
Reservoir topped up properly
Tree stays fresh longer
No coming home to a brown tree
What to Expect
Before You Leave
We arrange how many visits you need (every 2-3 days is typical). You provide house key or access code. Tell me where the watering can is.
While You're Away
I pop in at agreed times, top up the tree water, check it looks healthy. Quick visit - in and out in 10-15 minutes. Text you after each visit if you want updates.
When You Return
Come home to a fresh, green tree that's been looked after. No mess, no disasters, tree still looks great for the rest of the season.
🔧 DIY Tips
Not going away but want to keep your tree fresh? Here's how:
💧 Watering best practice
- Check water level daily for first week (tree drinks loads)
- Keep reservoir full (top up every 2-3 days after first week)
- Use lukewarm water (tree absorbs it faster)
- Don't let reservoir run completely dry (tree seals over)
- Long-spout watering can makes it easier
🎄 Keeping tree fresh
- Place away from radiators and fires
- Keep room temperature lower if possible (18-20°C ideal)
- Mist branches occasionally (helps retain moisture)
- Cut 2-3cm off base before putting in stand (opens up water channels)
- Use a stand with large water capacity (reduces refill frequency)
📅 When to give up
- Needles drop when you touch branches (normal after 3-4 weeks)
- Branches drooping significantly (tree is done)
- Brown and crispy (definitely time to go)
- Strong pine smell becomes musty smell (tree is dying)
⚠️ Fire safety
- Never let water reservoir run dry (increases fire risk)
- Don't place near open flames or heat sources
- Check lights aren't getting hot (LED is safer)
- Unplug lights when you're out or asleep
- Seriously consider taking tree down if it's very dry
💡 Pro trick: Before you go away, water the tree really well and turn your heating down a couple of degrees if you can. Cooler house = slower water consumption. Makes a big difference over a week.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Other holiday sitting needed? While I'm there I can bring in post, close/open curtains, generally make the house look occupied. Just add it to the booking.
Key security: If you're giving me a key, I'll sign for it and keep it secure. Return it when you're back or keep it for future visits if you prefer. Fully insured service.
Access options: Key handover, key safe code, smart lock code - whatever works for you. Just needs to be reliable so I can get in when scheduled.
Emergency contact: If I notice anything concerning while I'm there (not tree related - like water leak, break-in signs, etc.), I'll contact you immediately.
Artificial trees: Don't need watering obviously, but if you're away and want someone checking on the house, same service works - I pop in, check everything's okay, text you an update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need someone to water my tree?
If you're away over Christmas visiting family, your real tree can dry out fast - especially in a warm house with heating on. Dry tree drops needles everywhere, becomes a fire risk, and looks sad. Regular watering keeps it fresh.
How often does a Christmas tree need watering?
Fresh trees drink loads - up to a litre a day in the first week. After that, every 2-3 days keeps them happy. If you're away for a week, someone needs to top up the water at least twice.
Can you water it while we're on holiday?
Yes - that's exactly what this service is for. You give me a key or code, I pop in every few days, top up the tree, check everything looks okay. Perfect for people away visiting family over Christmas.
What if the water reservoir is hard to reach?
I'll manage - long-spout watering can or a funnel usually does the trick. Even trees surrounded by presents can be watered if you're careful.
Is this just for Christmas week or longer?
Whenever you need it - long weekend away, week visiting relatives, two weeks if you're lucky. I can pop in as often as needed through December and early January.
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