Outdoor Halloween decoration in Exeter
Professional outdoor halloween decoration services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Outdoor Halloween decorations installed safely and securely in your garden and on your house. Professional setup that'll make your home the talk of the street without you risking life and limb up a ladder.
Make Your House the Best on the Street
Want to be that house at Halloween - the one with the amazing outdoor display that all the kids talk about?
I'll get your inflatables, props, lights, and animatronics set up properly so they look incredible and actually survive Devon weather. No wonky props falling over, no dodgy electrical setups, no death-defying ladder work required.
💡 Pro tip: Mix lighting levels - bright spotlights on key props, dim atmospheric lighting in between. Creates proper spooky drama!
Why Professional Setup Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| Secured to survive wind and rain | Inflatable deflated by morning |
| Safe electrical setup with RCD protection | Extension leads in puddles |
| Everything positioned for max impact | Random placement, no overall effect |
| Done safely without ladder accidents | Trip to A&E before Halloween |
What You Get
🎃 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Quick look at your garden and what you've got |
| Install | Everything secured, lights positioned, electrics sorted |
| Test | All lights working, everything stable and safe |
📦 You're Left With
- Impressive Halloween display ready for trick-or-treaters
- Everything secured to survive weather
- Safe electrical setup with outdoor protection
Pricing Guide
| Display Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Front garden, few props | 1 hr | £60 |
| Full front + porch/door area | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Whole garden with lights | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You provide decorations and lights.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Want to impress the neighborhood - go big or go home
✅ Have loads of decorations - bought them all, dreading setting up
✅ Nervous about heights - roofline decorations need a pro
✅ Want it done right - survive the weather, look amazing
Why Choose Us for Outdoor Halloween decoration in Exeter?
Decorations secured properly to survive Devon weather
Safe ladder work for roofline and high mounting
Electrical setup done correctly for outdoor use
Makes your house the best on the street
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Survey
Quick walk around to see what you've got and where it's all going. I'll suggest positioning for best effect.
Step 2: Installation
Props secured with proper stakes, high decorations safely mounted, lights positioned and wired correctly with outdoor-rated protection.
Step 3: Testing
Everything switched on, checked for stability, adjusted for optimal effect. Won't leave until you're happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy doing it yourself? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Rubber mallet for ground stakes
- Outdoor-rated extension leads
- Cable ties and rope for securing
- Ladder (safe, stable one)
- RCD adapter for electrical safety
- Tent pegs for inflatable tethers
🎃 Securing inflatables
- Use all the tether points - don't skip any
- Drive stakes at 45-degree angles away from the pull
- Extra tethers if you're in an exposed spot
- Check them daily - ground shifts in wet weather
💡 Outdoor lighting safety
- Only use outdoor-rated extension leads
- Protect all connections from rain (cover or raise up)
- Use an RCD adapter on your outdoor socket
- Timer switches save you remembering each evening
- Keep cables away from paths to avoid trips
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not securing inflatables properly (wake up to deflated mess)
- Using indoor extension leads outside (fire/shock risk)
- Overloading one extension socket
- Putting decorations where they block paths
- Forgetting about your hedge trimming schedule!
💡 Pro trick: Position spotlights low and angled up at props - creates dramatic shadows and makes everything look more sinister than overhead lighting.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎃 Weather guarantee: If something blows down in the first week and it's not storm-force winds, I'll come fix it no charge.
Take-down service? Book me for November 1st - I'll have everything packed away and stored neatly for next year.
Multiple areas? Front garden, back garden, porch - do it all in one visit while I'm there.
Exeter old town? Narrow streets and wonky houses are my specialty. I'll work around your period features and make sure nothing damages the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What outdoor Halloween decorations can you install?
Everything from inflatables and yard props to hanging decorations on your porch, mounting things on walls or fences, setting up light displays, positioning animatronics - basically anything that goes outside. I'll make sure it's all secured properly to survive the wind.
Will the decorations survive Devon weather?
I secure everything properly - stakes driven deep, decorations tethered, electrical connections protected. Can't guarantee against a proper storm, but they'll handle normal October weather. If something does blow down, give me a shout.
Can you set up lights as well as decorations?
Absolutely - orange and purple lights, spotlights for props, timer setups, the lot. I use outdoor-rated extension leads and protect all connections from rain. Everything's safe and tested before I leave.
Do I need to buy all the decorations myself?
Yes - you provide the decorations, I'll get them set up. If you want advice on what works well outdoors or how much you need for your garden, happy to help.
Can you take them down after Halloween?
Yes - book me for November 1st and I'll pack everything away. Usually takes about half the time as setup since I know where everything goes.
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