Emergency kit setup in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional emergency kit setup help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£85-£110
Typical Duration
1.5-2 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Emergency kit assembled and organized for winter storms and power cuts. I gather what you've got, identify what's missing, position everything accessibly, and test it all works - so you're actually prepared when you need it.
### Don't Wait Until the Power's Out
Every year, winter storms hit Devon and **power goes out for hours or even days**. Every year, people scramble in the dark trying to remember where the torch is.
Here's the thing: emergency kits only work if they're **actually ready and you can find them**.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Set up your emergency kit in October before storm season. Once the power's out and it's dark, it's too late.
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### More Than Just Buying a Torch
An emergency kit isn't a shopping list - it's **organized preparation** that works when you need it.
| ✅ Properly Set Up | ❌ Random Stuff in Drawers | |--------------------|----------------------------| | Everything in one accessible location | Torch in one drawer, candles somewhere else | | Batteries tested and working | Flat batteries when you need them | | Alternative heating operational | Haven't checked it since last winter | | Family knows where it is | Only you know, maybe | | Regular items rotated and current | Food expired, water bottles dusty |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Review what you've got, identify gaps | | **Organize** | Gather everything into accessible location | | **Test** | Check torches, radios, heating alternatives work | | **Brief** | Show family where everything is |
**📦 Your Kit Includes** - Lighting (torches, candles, matches) - Battery radio and spare batteries - First aid supplies - Water and non-perishable food - Alternative heating check - Emergency contact list - Blankets and warm clothing - Phone charging solutions
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### Pricing Guide
| Kit Complexity | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------------|----------------|------------| | Basic kit organization | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Full kit with testing | 2 hrs | **£110** | | Including supply pickup | 2.5 hrs | **£135** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Supplies purchased separately if needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Home If...
✅ **You've got young kids** - want them safe if power goes out
✅ **Older property** - might be more vulnerable to power cuts
✅ **Elderly relatives** - peace of mind they're prepared
✅ **Rural location** - power cuts can take longer to fix
Why Choose Us for Emergency kit setup in Ottery St Mary?
Complete emergency kit organized and accessible
Power cut backup systems tested
Storm supplies positioned strategically
Family knows where everything is
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment Quick check of what you've already got scattered around. Make a list of what's missing or needs replacing. ### Step 2: Organization Gather everything into one accessible location. Create a proper emergency kit that makes sense and can be found in the dark. ### Step 3: Testing & Briefing Test everything works. Show you (and ideally family members) where it all is and how to use it. Job done.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> ❄️ **Winter preparation package?** Combine with gutter clearing, checking outdoor taps are off, de-icer supply, and draught excluder fitting. Get your whole property winter-ready in one go. **Exeter and Devon properties**, especially older or rural ones, can be more vulnerable to winter storm damage. Power cuts, flooding, tree damage - having an emergency kit isn't paranoid, it's sensible. **If you've got elderly relatives** living alone in Devon, this service is brilliant peace of mind. I can set up their emergency kit and make sure they know where everything is and how it works. Lots of adult children book this for their parents. **Alternative heating warning:** If you've got gas heaters or similar for emergencies, I'll check they're safe to use. Carbon monoxide is serious - I'll make sure you've got working detectors too.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emergency kit setup in Ottery St Mary
What goes in an emergency winter kit?
Essentials for power cuts and storms - torches with batteries, candles and matches, alternative heating if you've got it, first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable food, battery radio, phone chargers, blankets. I help you gather what you've got, identify what's missing, and organize it all accessibly.
Can you supply the emergency kit items or just organize them?
I can do either. Most people have half this stuff scattered around - I'll organize what you've got and advise on what's missing. If you want me to pick up specific items from local suppliers, I can do that too. We'll discuss what makes sense for you.
Why do I need this in Ottery St Mary - we don't get that many power cuts?
When storms hit Devon they can be serious. Remember the big ones that took power out for days in some areas? Being prepared means if it happens, you're fine instead of panicking. Plus it's reassuring for elderly relatives or if you've got young kids.
Where will you store the emergency kit?
Somewhere accessible but out of the way - usually under stairs, in a utility room cupboard, or garage. The key is you can find it in the dark if needed, but it's not cluttering up your living space. I'll position everything logically.
Will you test things like torches and radios?
Yes - there's no point having an emergency kit if half of it doesn't work. I check batteries, test torches and radios, make sure your alternative heating is operational, check expiry dates. If something needs replacing, I'll tell you.
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