Santa stop here sign in Exeter
Professional santa stop here sign services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Santa Stop Here signs erected securely in your front garden. I handle the positioning, staking or weighting, and optional lighting - you get a festive sign that won't blow away.
Maximum Christmas Cheer, Minimum Faff
A Santa Stop Here sign in the garden is pure Christmas magic for kids - but only if it's still standing upright when they walk past.
I'll position your sign where it looks best, stake or weight it properly so Devon wind doesn't flatten it, and add lights if you want it visible at night. Five minutes to delight every kid on your street.
💡 Pro tip: Position signs where passing children can actually see them - not hidden behind hedges or facing the wrong way.
Standing vs Fallen Over
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Rushed Job |
|---|---|
| Staked securely into ground | Blown over after first wind |
| Positioned for visibility | Facing the wrong direction |
| Optional lighting for evenings | Invisible after 4pm in December |
| Level and professional | Wonky and sad-looking |
What You Get
🎅 The Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Find best spot for visibility and access |
| Installation | Stake firmly or weight base securely |
| Leveling | Adjust until sign stands straight |
| Optional lighting | Add spotlight or rope lights if wanted |
📦 You're Left With
- Festive garden sign that stays upright
- Positioned for maximum kid-delight
- Optional lighting for dark evenings
- Removal service available in January
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sign installation only | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Sign + lighting | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
| Sign + removal in Jan | 40-50 mins total | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. Lighting or complex positioning may add time.
Perfect For...
✅ Making kids happy - simple festive joy for passing children
✅ Easy festive display - maximum impact, minimum effort
✅ Can't get to the shops - you buy online, I'll install it
✅ Windy locations - proper fixing so it actually stays up
Why Choose Us for Santa stop here sign in Exeter?
Securely staked or weighted in garden
Positioned for best visibility
Won't blow over in wind
Optional lighting added if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Find the Spot
I assess your front garden and work out where the sign will be most visible and stay secure.
Step 2: Stake or Weight
Push the stake firmly into the ground, or weight the base if it's freestanding. Make sure it's level.
Step 3: Optional Extras
Add lighting if you want, check it's secure, done. Santa's officially landing here.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to put up your own Santa sign? Here's how to stop it blowing over:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Rubber mallet (for stake signs)
- Bricks or sandbags (for weighted bases)
- Spirit level
- Optional: solar spike light or rope lights
🎅 Stake-style signs
- Choose level ground if possible
- Push stake in by hand first to find soft spot
- Use rubber mallet to drive it in firmly
- Should go at least 30cm into the ground
- Check it's vertical before the stake's fully in
⚛️ Freestanding signs
- These have hollow bases meant for weighting
- Fill with sand, soil, or add bricks
- Don't rely on them empty - they WILL blow over
- Position on firm, level ground
💡 Adding lights
- Solar spike lights are easiest (no wiring)
- Small LED spotlight aimed at the sign
- Rope lights around the base
- Battery-powered options avoid cable mess
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not staking deep enough (30cm minimum)
- Leaving weighted bases empty
- Positioning where nobody can see it
- Putting it in the middle of the path (trip hazard)
- Using a soft-ground area that'll sink
🎨 Pro trick: If your ground is rock-hard or full of stones, position the sign next to a fence post or wall and cable-tie it discreetly. Just as secure, way easier than fighting Devon clay.
🌧️ Winter weather
- Check after first windy night and re-stake if needed
- Bring inside during storms if it's lightweight
- Weighted bases can fill with water - drill small drain hole
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Multiple signs or decorations? If you're having reindeer, lights, or other displays installed, I can do the Santa sign at the same time - one visit covers everything.
Takedown included: If you book me to install your sign, I'll remove it in early January at no extra charge - just mention it when booking.
Exeter's older properties? Some Victorian front gardens are tiny or have uneven ground. I can work with whatever space you've got - even fix signs to railings if there's no garden at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make sure the sign won't blow over?
I either stake it firmly into the ground (if it's a stake-style sign), or weight the base properly (if it's a freestanding one). Devon gets some proper wind in December - I make sure your sign stays put.
Do I need to buy the sign first?
Yes - you choose the style and size you want (loads available online or at garden centres), and I'll install it securely in your garden.
Can you add lights to illuminate it at night?
Absolutely - a little spotlight or some rope lights around the base makes it visible in the dark. I can set that up at the same time.
Where's the best place to position it?
Visible from the road so kids spot it as they go past, but not blocking your path or getting in the way. I'll suggest the best spot when I see your garden.
Will you take it down after Christmas?
Yes, I can come back and remove it in early January - saves you storing a muddy sign in your shed. Just mention when booking.
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