Pumpkin display setup in Exeter
Professional pumpkin display setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Halloween pumpkins carved and displayed on your doorstep. I handle the messy carving, arrange them safely, add lights if you want, and clear up completely - leaving you with a ready-made spooky display.
The Fun Without the Mess
Love the look of carved pumpkins lighting up your doorstep but hate the sticky, stringy mess? Let me handle it.
I'll carve your pumpkins, position them safely, pop in battery lights if you want that classic glow, and clear all the mess away. You get the Halloween atmosphere without orange gunk under your fingernails.
💡 Pro tip: Battery-powered LED tea lights are safer than real candles, last all evening, and won't blow out in the Devon wind.
Why Get Help With This?
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Reality |
|---|---|
| Clean carving with proper tools | Kitchen knives and dodgy cuts |
| Positioned safely on steps | Pumpkins rolling down the path |
| LED lights that actually work | Candles that blow out instantly |
| All mess cleared to compost | Seeds stuck to everything |
What You Get
🎃 The Full Halloween Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Carving | Classic faces or your custom design |
| Lighting | Battery tea lights positioned inside |
| Placement | Arranged safely on your porch/steps |
| Cleanup | All mess to compost, area left clean |
📦 You're Left With
- Professional-looking Halloween display
- No mess to deal with
- Lights that'll last all evening
- Instagram-worthy doorstep
Pricing Guide
| Number of Pumpkins | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 pumpkins | 30 mins | £60 |
| 3-4 pumpkins | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
| 5+ pumpkins (complex) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum. Complex designs add time. Battery lights extra if needed.
Perfect For...
✅ Busy families - want the Halloween vibe without the faff
✅ Grandparents - treat the grandkids but avoid the mess
✅ Last-minute decorators - Halloween's tomorrow and nothing's ready
✅ Perfect presentation - want it to look properly good for trick-or-treaters
Why Choose Us for Pumpkin display setup in Exeter?
Carved and arranged professionally
Safe placement on steps or porch
Battery lights installed if needed
All mess cleared away afterwards
What to Expect
Step 1: Bring the Pumpkins
You buy the pumpkins (local farm shop, supermarket, wherever). I'll bring the carving tools and lights.
Step 2: Carving & Setup
I carve your chosen designs, position them safely on your porch or steps, and add LED lights inside.
Step 3: Cleanup & Admire
All the muck goes to compost or food waste. You're left with a great-looking display, ready for Halloween night.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle this yourself? Here's how to get good results:
🎃 Tools you'll need
- Proper pumpkin carving tools (cheap sets from supermarkets work fine)
- Large metal spoon for scooping
- Battery-powered LED tea lights
- Newspaper or bin bags for mess
- Marker pen for drawing design first
🔪 Carving technique
- Cut the lid at an angle so it doesn't fall through
- Scoop out ALL the stringy bits - the drier inside, the longer it lasts
- Draw your design with marker before cutting
- Cut with a sawing motion, not pushing
💡 Making them last
- Rub petroleum jelly on cut edges to seal moisture in
- Position somewhere with drainage (not sitting in water)
- Face them away from direct afternoon sun
- LED lights don't heat up and dry them out like candles
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Cutting the lid straight across (it falls in)
- Leaving too much stringy stuff inside (goes mouldy fast)
- Using real candles outside (they just blow out)
- Carving too early (they only last a week)
🎨 Pro trick: For intricate designs, don't cut all the way through - just scrape away the outer skin to let light glow through. Looks more professional and the pumpkin lasts longer.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎃 Got kids who want to help? I can do the dangerous cutting while they scoop out the insides and choose where pumpkins go. Best of both worlds.
Multiple houses? If you're doing your house plus elderly parents or similar, I can do them all in one visit - saves you the repeated mess.
Exeter's older doorsteps? Some Victorian front steps are quite steep and narrow. I'll position pumpkins where they won't roll off or be a trip hazard for trick-or-treaters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the pumpkin display service include?
I'll carve your pumpkins (or arrange pre-carved ones), position them safely on your doorstep or porch, add battery-powered lights if you want them, and clear up all the mess. You get a great-looking Halloween display without the faff.
Do I need to buy the pumpkins first?
Yes - grab your pumpkins from a local shop or farm and I'll do the rest. If you want battery tea lights or LED candles for inside, I can pick those up or you can have them ready.
Can you do custom designs or just basic faces?
Basic Jack-o'-lantern faces are quickest, but if you've got something specific in mind (names, patterns, etc.), just let me know when booking. Complex designs will take longer.
How long will the display last?
Carved pumpkins usually look good for 5-7 days outdoors in Devon weather. I'll position them somewhere with decent drainage so they're not sitting in puddles, which helps them last a bit longer.
What happens to the pumpkin guts?
All the seeds and stringy bits go in your food waste or compost bin - your choice. I'll leave your porch clean and just the carved pumpkins arranged nicely.
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