Garden furniture spring clean in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional garden furniture spring clean help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Garden furniture cleaned properly and prepped for the season. I remove winter's dirt, algae, and grime, check for damage, and treat metal parts to prevent rust - leaving you with furniture that's actually pleasant to use.
### Finally Use Your Garden Again
That **patio set looking a bit sorry for itself** after winter? Green algae creeping up the chair legs, cushions that smell damp, table that needs a proper scrub before you'd eat off it?
Spring's here, but your furniture isn't exactly inviting.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Regular spring cleaning adds years to outdoor furniture. That £500 set lasts a decade instead of five if you look after it properly.
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### Why Bother Getting It Done Properly?
Because half an hour with a hose doesn't cut it, honestly.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Half-Arsed Job | |--------------|-------------------| | Appropriate cleaner for each material | Generic household cleaner on everything | | Metal parts treated for rust prevention | Rust starts appearing by June | | Wood prepped for oil/stain if you want | Wood goes grey and splits | | Cushions properly checked and aired | Damp cushions going mouldy |
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### What Gets Done
**🔧 The Full Spring Clean**
| Material | Treatment | |----------|-----------| | **Plastic/Resin** | Deep clean, algae removal, UV protection check | | **Wood** | Scrub, sand if needed, prep for treatment | | **Metal** | Clean, rust removal, protective treatment | | **Fabric/Cushions** | Air out, check for mould, advise on washing |
**📦 You Get** - Furniture that's actually clean - Early warning on anything that's failing - Metal parts treated against Devon's damp climate - Honest advice on what's worth keeping
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### Pricing Guide
| What You've Got | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------------|----------------|------------| | Small bistro set (2 chairs + table) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Standard patio set (4-6 chairs + table) | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** | | Large set + loungers + parasol | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Extra grubby or neglected furniture takes longer.*
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### Perfect Timing If...
✅ **First warm weekend** - get it sorted before you want to use it
✅ **Pre-party prep** - BBQ looks better without green furniture
✅ **Selling your house** - outdoor space needs to look cared-for
✅ **Just inherited stuff** - previous owner's garden furniture needs TLC
Why Choose Us for Garden furniture spring clean in Ottery St Mary?
Furniture properly cleaned and treated
Cushions aired and checked for damage
Metal parts treated to prevent rust
Wood cleaned and ready for oil or stain
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment Quick look at what you've got and what state it's in. Some furniture's just dirty, some needs repair. I'll tell you straight if something's beyond saving. ### Step 2: Cleaning Each piece gets proper attention with appropriate products. Plastic gets different treatment to wood, metal gets rust prevention, fabric gets checked for mould and damage. ### Step 3: Finishing Everything's left clean and dry. Wood's ready for oil if you want to apply it yourself, metal's treated, plastic's clean. I'll point out anything that needs replacing or proper repair.
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
> 🌧️ **Devon gardens?** Our climate is brutal on outdoor furniture. The combination of damp and coastal air means regular cleaning isn't optional - it's maintenance. Same as painting your window frames. **Multiple garden areas?** If you've got furniture at front and back, or a second seating area, do it all in one go - I'm already set up and you'll save time. **Considering replacement?** I'll tell you honestly what's worth keeping and what's knackered. Sometimes a good clean reveals furniture that's actually still got years left, sometimes it reveals stuff that's genuinely had it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garden furniture spring clean in Ottery St Mary
What exactly gets cleaned?
Everything - tables, chairs, benches, parasols. I brush off debris, wash with appropriate cleaner for the material, treat metal parts for rust prevention, and prep wood for treatment. Basically getting everything ready to use after winter storage or neglect.
Can you do furniture that's been outside all winter?
Yes - that's usually the stuff that needs it most. Devon weather is brutal on outdoor furniture. I'll clean off the green algae, dirt, and grime, check for damage, and get it looking presentable again. Can't work miracles on rotten wood, but most stuff cleans up better than you'd think.
Do I need to buy special cleaners?
Nope - I bring what's needed. Different materials need different treatments (plastic, wood, metal, rattan), and I've got the right stuff for each. If you want wood oil or stain applied after, that's your choice, but the cleaning products are on me.
How long for a typical patio set?
Standard table and four chairs is usually 1.5-2 hours. Add more if you've got loungers, benches, or a parasol that needs sorting. Really grubby stuff that's been outside for years might take longer - I'll let you know when I see it.
Will it look like new when you're done?
Clean and presentable, yes. Brand new? Depends how old and weathered it is. I can remove dirt, algae, and surface grime, but can't reverse sun damage or deep weathering. Most stuff looks dramatically better though - you'll actually want to sit on it.
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