Outdoor dining setup in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional outdoor dining setup help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Outdoor dining area set up and ready for summer entertaining. Furniture assembled and positioned, parasol erected, lighting arranged - your garden ready for long evenings outside.
### Make the Most of Summer
Devon summers are **short and precious** - don't waste sunny evenings fighting with flat-pack furniture. Get your outdoor dining sorted early season so you can actually enjoy those warm nights.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The first properly warm weekend in May, everyone suddenly wants outdoor furniture assembled. Book ahead and you'll be ready while others are still reading confusing instructions.
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### Why Professional Setup Makes Sense
Outdoor furniture assembly is **worse than indoor flat-pack**. Heavier pieces, weather-resistant materials that don't slot together smoothly, parasol mechanisms that need proper setup. It's a pain.
| ✅ Professionally Set Up | ❌ DIY Frustration | |-------------------------|-------------------| | Assembled correctly first time | Missing parts, wrong holes | | Positioned for sun/shade/flow | Random placement, then moved | | Parasol standing firm | Falls over first breeze | | Ready same day | Weekend project turns into three weekends |
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### What You Get
**☀️ The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assembly** | Flat-pack furniture built properly | | **Positioning** | Table and chairs arranged for best use | | **Parasol/Gazebo** | Erected and secured/weighted | | **Lighting** | Outdoor lights or festoon arranged if wanted | | **Final Check** | Everything tested, wobbles fixed, ready to use |
**🌿 You're Left With** - Ready-to-use outdoor dining space - All furniture stable and properly assembled - Parasol/gazebo secured against wind - Summer entertaining sorted
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### Pricing Guide
| Setup Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |------------|----------------|------------| | Arrange existing furniture | 1 hr | **£60** | | Assemble table + chairs + parasol | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Large gazebos or elaborate setups may take longer.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **New furniture** - just delivered in flat-pack boxes
✅ **Hosting soon** - garden party, BBQ, family gathering
✅ **Hate assembly** - those instructions are deliberately confusing
✅ **Limited mobility** - heavy furniture, bending, physical work
Why Choose Us for Outdoor dining setup in Ottery St Mary?
Furniture assembled and positioned
Parasol or gazebo set up properly
Outdoor lighting arranged and tested
Dining space ready for entertaining
What to Expect
### Step 1: Unpack & Check I'll open boxes, check all parts are there, lay everything out ready for assembly. ### Step 2: Build Table, chairs, parasol all assembled following manufacturer instructions. Any adjustable bits set to work properly. ### Step 3: Position & Test Everything positioned where you want it, checked for stability, parasol tested for opening/closing. Ready to use.
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
> 🌤️ **Weather timing:** Set this up during a dry spell. Assembling furniture in the rain is miserable, and you want to enjoy it immediately once it's ready. May to September is prime outdoor dining season in Devon. **Furniture materials** - rattan effect is popular but needs covering when not used. Metal rusts in coastal air unless powder-coated. Hardwood lasts decades. Choose based on how much maintenance you want. **Multi-year setup** - if you store furniture over winter, I can help with end-of-season breakdown and spring reassembly. Some people book both services annually. **Garden parties** - need more than just dining furniture? I can also help with gazebo setup, extra seating arrangement, outdoor bar area, etc. for larger events. **Older Devon gardens** often have uneven lawns or patios. I can shim table legs to stop wobbling, or advise on levelling areas properly for permanent setup. **Gazebos need proper securing** - weights on all legs, guy ropes if it's staying up. Devon's exposed to weather coming off the sea. A loose gazebo becomes a very expensive kite.
Frequently Asked Questions about Outdoor dining setup in Ottery St Mary
What does outdoor dining setup include?
I'll assemble any flat-pack patio furniture, position your dining table and chairs, set up parasol or gazebo, add outdoor lighting if you want it, and generally get your garden ready for summer entertaining. Everything arranged so you can sit down and enjoy it rather than spending your weekend with an Allen key.
Can you assemble new patio furniture as part of this?
Yes - most outdoor dining sets come flat-pack these days. I'll assemble the table, all the chairs, put the parasol together and get it standing properly. Much quicker than DIY because I've done dozens of them.
Do you provide the furniture or just set up mine?
I set up yours. You buy what suits your space and budget - I make sure it's assembled correctly and arranged nicely. If you want advice on what to buy, happy to suggest before you order.
What about gazebos and parasols?
I can erect gazebos (weighted properly so they don't blow away), put up cantilever parasols, fit parasols through table holes, whatever your setup needs. Parasols especially need securing - Devon breeze will have them across the garden otherwise.
How long does outdoor dining setup take?
Simple setup of existing furniture is about an hour. Full job with flat-pack assembly for table, 6 chairs, parasol and some lighting is closer to 2 hours. Big gazebo adds time. I'll estimate once I know what you've got.
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