Garden hose setup spring in Sidmouth
Looking for professional garden hose setup spring help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
45-60 mins
Location
Sidmouth
Garden hose connected properly and checked for leaks before summer. I sort out your outside tap, connect the hose, check fittings, and make sure everything works - so you're ready when the garden actually needs watering.
### Before The Hosepipe Ban Arrives
That **outside tap hasn't been touched** since September. Hose is coiled somewhere in the shed. End fittings are probably perished.
Then suddenly it's 25°C and the garden's gasping.
You wrestle the hose out, connect it up, turn on the tap... and water's going **everywhere except where you want it**.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Outside taps that sit unused through Devon winters often develop washer problems. A £2 washer replacement now beats a flooded patio in July.
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### Why This Actually Matters
Because discovering your hose setup is buggered when you desperately need water is infuriating.
| ✅ Sorted Properly | ❌ Summer Surprise | |--------------------|---------------------| | Tap checked, washer replaced if needed | Dripping tap wasting water | | All connections leak-free | Spraying water everywhere | | Hose checked for winter damage | Split hose discovered mid-use | | Reel mounted at useful height | Hose tangled on ground |
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### What Gets Done
**🔧 The Full Hose Setup**
| Item | What Happens | |------|--------------| | **Outside Tap** | Check operation, replace washer if dripping, ensure it's not seized | | **Hose** | Inspect for splits/perishing, check end fittings, replace if needed | | **Connections** | Proper fittings that don't leak, correct adapters for your tap | | **Hose Reel** | Mount securely if you've got one, position sensibly |
**📦 You're Left With** - Working tap that doesn't drip - Leak-free connections - Hose that reaches where you need it - Everything ready to use immediately
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### Pricing Guide
| What's Needed | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------------|----------------|------------| | Basic connection + check | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Including hose reel mount | 45-60 mins | **£60** | | Tap washer replacement too | 60 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Tap replacement is a different job. Basic fittings included; new hose or fancy reel is extra.*
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### Perfect Timing If...
✅ **First warm weekend** - sort it before you need it
✅ **New hose reel** - get it mounted properly
✅ **Moving in** - previous owner's setup is anyone's guess
✅ **Pre-summer prep** - one less job when it gets hot
Why Choose Us for Garden hose setup spring in Sidmouth?
Hose properly connected and leak-free
Outdoor tap checked after winter
Reel mounted if you've got one
Fittings replaced if they're perished
What to Expect
### Step 1: Tap Check First thing is checking your outside tap actually works properly. I'll turn it on, check for drips, feel if it's seized or stiff. If the washer's gone, I'll replace it - saves water and prevents damage. ### Step 2: Hose Connection Connect hose to tap with proper fittings that don't leak. Check the hose itself for damage - splits, perished ends, crushed sections. If you've got a spray gun or sprinkler, that gets tested too. ### Step 3: Final Check Turn everything on and check for leaks anywhere in the system. If you're getting a reel mounted, that happens now - positioned where it's actually useful and the hose reaches your garden.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌱 **Old Exeter houses?** Outside taps in older properties sometimes don't have isolation valves inside. Worth getting one fitted - means you can turn off the outside tap in winter without affecting the whole house supply. **Getting a new hose?** Don't go cheapest - they split fast. Mid-range branded hose lasts 5-10 years with decent care. Get one long enough to reach your furthest flower bed without being so long it's annoying to wind up. **No outside tap yet?** That's a different job (outside tap installation), but now's the time to get it sorted before summer. Much easier to water plants with a hose than carrying cans from the kitchen sink.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garden hose setup spring in Sidmouth
What exactly needs setting up?
After winter, outside taps often develop issues - washers perish, connections leak, hoses have split. I connect everything up, check for leaks, replace any dodgy fittings, and make sure water actually reaches the end of your hose without spraying everywhere en route.
Can you fit a new hose reel while you're there?
Yes - that's actually the perfect time to do it. Mount the reel properly on the wall, connect it up, check it winds smoothly, and position it so the hose actually reaches where you need it. Much neater than hose snaking across the patio.
My outside tap hasn't been used since last summer - is that a problem?
Possibly. Devon winters can cause washers to perish and connections to seize. I'll check the tap itself, replace the washer if needed, make sure it's not leaking, and get it working smoothly again. Better to find problems now than when you're trying to water plants in a heatwave.
Do I need to buy a new hose?
I'll check yours first. If it's split or perished, yes. If it's just needs new end fittings, I can sort that. Most hoses are repairable if the main body is sound - no point replacing a whole hose for a £3 fitting. I'll advise honestly on what's needed.
How long does it take?
Simple connection and leak check? 30-45 minutes. Adding a hose reel mount or dealing with a seized tap? Up to an hour. If the tap itself needs replacing that's a different job, but I'll let you know on the day.
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