Garden games setup in Exeter
Professional garden games 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
Garden games assembled and set up properly so you can actually use them. I put together whatever you've bought, position it sensibly in your garden, and make sure it's safe - especially important for anything the kids will be whacking balls at.
Stop Staring At The Boxes
Bought garden games with good intentions? Swingball still in the garage, croquet set unopened, badminton net in its packaging?
Summer's happening right now. Kids are inside on screens. The garden's sitting there empty.
Those games aren't assembling themselves.
💡 Pro tip: Garden games actually get used if they're ready to grab. Stuff that needs 20 minutes setup each time just stays in the shed.
Why Get Someone Else To Do It?
Fair question. Here's why people call me:
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Struggle |
|---|---|
| Swingball actually stable when hit | Falls over after three whacks |
| Net at regulation height, properly tensioned | Sagging net, posts wonky |
| Croquet hoops level and correct spacing | Random placement, bent hoops |
| Safe positioning (away from windows, fences) | Ball through greenhouse week one |
What Games Get Set Up
🎯 Common Setups
| Game Type | What's Involved |
|---|---|
| Swingball | Assemble pole, secure base properly, position safely |
| Croquet | Mark out court, place hoops level and spaced right |
| Badminton/Volleyball | Erect net, tension correctly, secure posts |
| Giant Games | Assemble Jenga, Connect 4, whatever you've got |
📦 You're Left With
- Games ready to play immediately
- Positioned sensibly around your garden
- Instructions for pack-away and storage
- Honest advice on what'll last vs cheap rubbish
Pricing Guide
| Number of Games | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single game (swingball, croquet) | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| 2-3 games setup | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Party setup (multiple games + positioning) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Complicated games or difficult positioning adds time.
Perfect For Your Garden If...
✅ You've got guests coming - garden party needs activities
✅ School holidays - give kids something to do outside
✅ New house with garden - finally got space for proper games
✅ Grandkids visiting - set it up right, they'll actually play
Why Choose Us for Garden games setup in Exeter?
Games assembled properly and safely
Positioned in sensible spots in your garden
Secure fixing where needed
Instructions left for storage and maintenance
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning
Quick chat about what you've got and where it should go. Some games need flat ground, some need space from windows, some need lawn vs paving. I'll position things sensibly.
Step 2: Assembly
Each game gets put together properly. Poles secured, nets tensioned right, hoops positioned correctly. Not just "good enough" - actually good.
Step 3: Testing
Everything gets checked. I'll give the swingball a whack to make sure it's stable, check net heights, test anything that needs testing. You'll know it's safe before I leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up your own garden games? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Rubber mallet (for croquet hoops, tent pegs)
- Spanner set (for net posts)
- Spirit level (for nets)
- Tape measure
- Bucket of sand or water (for swingball base weight)
🎯 Swingball setup
- Assemble pole according to instructions
- Fill base with sand or water - needs proper weight
- Position away from windows, greenhouses, the good plants
- Check it's vertical before the kids start battering it
- Consider a ground stake if you've got lawn (more stable than base alone)
🏸 Net setup (badminton/volleyball)
- Measure court dimensions properly (badminton is 13.4m long, not "about there")
- Mark post positions before digging or fixing
- Get net height regulation (1.55m for badminton)
- Tension matters - saggy nets are rubbish
- Guy ropes pegged properly or it'll fall over
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Swingball too close to breakable things (windows, cars, greenhouse)
- Not weighing the base enough - falls over when properly hit
- Wonky net posts because you didn't check level
- Croquet hoops too close together or not in line
- Assembling on damp grass then finding it's all wonky when lawn dries out
💡 Pro trick: Mark good game positions with tent pegs or similar. Then you know where to set up each time without re-measuring. Especially useful for croquet hoops or badminton court lines.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
☀️ Party coming up? Book me for the day before. Garden games set up properly, positioned well, tested and ready. One less thing to stress about on the day.
Multiple kids' parties? Worth setting up games to be semi-permanent for summer if you've got lawn space. Croquet hoops can stay in, swingball base can stay positioned - just store the poles when not needed.
Renting or temporary? I'll set things up to be easily removable. No permanent ground fixings unless you own the place and want them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of games can you set up?
Pretty much anything - swingball, croquet sets, badminton/volleyball nets, giant Jenga, cornhole boards, quoits sets, archery targets (safe setups only). Basically anything that needs assembling or positioning properly in your garden.
Do I need to buy the games myself?
Usually yes - I set up what you've bought. But if you want advice on what's good for your garden size or what'll actually get used, I'm happy to suggest before you spend money. Some games need more space than people think.
Can you make them permanent or do they need packing away?
Your choice. Swingball I'd usually set up to be moveable. Badminton nets too. But croquet hoops can go in semi-permanently if you've got the lawn space. I'll set it up however you want to use it - quick pack-away or leave it out all summer.
How long does a typical setup take?
Single game like swingball or croquet? Usually an hour or less. Multiple games or something that needs ground fixing properly? Longer. Most people want 2-3 games sorted in one visit, which is about 1.5 hours total.
What about games for a party?
That's actually perfect timing to get me in. Set up cornhole, giant Jenga, croquet, whatever you've got planned, all positioned sensibly around the garden. Much better than frantically assembling swingball while guests arrive.
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