Snow shovel supply in Exeter
Professional snow shovel supply services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Supply + delivery
Location
Exeter, Devon
Quality snow shovels delivered to your door before winter hits. I supply proper metal-edged shovels that won't snap, optional grit/salt, delivered before the panic-buying rush.
Prepared, Not Panicking
Every year it's the same: snow is forecast, and suddenly every shovel in Devon is sold out. Everyone's scrambling, shops are empty, and you're stuck trying to clear your drive with a garden spade.
I get good quality winter shovels in before the rush and deliver them while shops still have stock. You're prepared for whenever snow hits, not hunting around when it's already falling.
💡 Pro tip: Order in November. Snow might not arrive until January or February, but when it does, you're ready while everyone else is fighting over the last flimsy shovel in B&Q.
Proper Shovel vs Flimsy Rubbish
| ✅ Quality Shovel | ❌ Panic Purchase |
|---|---|
| Metal-edged blade, won't snap | Plastic that cracks in the cold |
| Proper D-grip handle | Spade with a broken handle |
| Delivered before you need it | Bought at 3x price when desperate |
| Lasts multiple winters | Breaks first time you use it |
What You Get
❄️ Winter Preparation Package
| Item | What You're Getting |
|---|---|
| Shovel | Metal-edged blade, proper winter tool |
| Delivery | Brought to your door in November |
| Optional grit | Bag of rock salt for paths/steps |
| Peace of mind | Ready when snow arrives |
📦 You're Left With
- Proper quality snow shovel
- Optional bag of grit/salt
- No scrambling when weather turns
- Tool that'll last for years
Pricing Guide
| Package | What's Included | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Shovel only | Good quality winter shovel delivered | £60 |
| Shovel + salt bag | Shovel + 25kg rock salt/grit | £85 |
| Multiple (eg. elderly parents too) | 2+ shovels delivered | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum + cost of materials. Prices include delivery within 30-mile radius of Exeter.
Perfect For...
✅ Older residents - prepared for winter without fighting shop crowds
✅ Rural locations - snow hits, shops are miles away and sold out
✅ Busy people - one less thing to remember when winter arrives
✅ Peace of mind - you're ready, whatever the weather
Why Choose Us for Snow shovel supply in Exeter?
Delivered before the snow arrives
Proper quality shovel, not flimsy rubbish
Saves you hunting when shops are sold out
Optional grit/salt included if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Order in Advance
Call or message in November. I order proper quality shovels before the seasonal rush.
Step 2: Delivery
I deliver your shovel (and salt if you want it) before snow is even forecast. Store in shed or garage.
Step 3: Relax
When snow arrives, you're ready. No panic, no scrambling, no sold-out shops.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're buying your own winter shovel, here's what to look for:
🔧 Choosing a good shovel
- Metal edge on the blade (plastic cracks in cold)
- D-grip handle (way easier on your back)
- Decent weight - too light means flimsy
- Wooden or fibreglass handle (better than plastic)
Where to buy BEFORE the rush
- Garden centres in October/November
- Agricultural merchants (better quality than DIY shops)
- Online in early winter (check reviews)
- Avoid cheapest option - false economy
❄️ Using your shovel effectively
- Push snow to the side, don't lift every shovelful
- Clear snow ASAP - it's lighter before it gets compacted
- Do paths and steps first (safety priority)
- Work in sections, take breaks (it's hard work)
🧂 Grit and salt
- Rock salt melts ice on paths and steps
- Grit provides grip on ice
- Use sparingly - it works, you don't need loads
- Keep a bag stored somewhere dry
- Check "use by" date (yes, it has one)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Waiting until snow is forecast (shops empty)
- Buying the cheapest plastic shovel (snaps instantly)
- Not having grit ready (paths turn to ice overnight)
- Lifting every shovelful (knackering, back pain)
- Starting at far end of drive (trap yourself)
💡 Pro trick: Snow forecast in 48 hours and you've got no shovel? Try agricultural merchants or trade suppliers - they often have stock when regular shops are sold out.
🏠 Storage
- Hang shovel in shed or garage
- Keep grit/salt dry (garage, not outside)
- Check before winter each year (handle condition, etc.)
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
❄️ Helping elderly parents too? I can deliver shovels to multiple addresses in one round - your place, your parents, whoever needs preparing for winter.
Rock salt vs grit: Rock salt melts ice (better for clearing). Grit provides traction (better for grip). Many people have both - salt for clearing, grit for ongoing safety.
Devon winters: We don't get heavy snow every year, but when we do, it catches everyone out. Having a decent shovel ready means you're not stuck or scrambling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I pay someone to deliver a shovel?
When snow's forecast, every garden centre and DIY shop sells out instantly. I get good quality shovels in advance and deliver them BEFORE the panic buying starts. You're prepared, not scrambling.
What kind of shovel do you supply?
Proper winter shovels with metal edges and decent handles - not the flimsy plastic ones that snap after ten minutes. They'll last multiple winters if you look after them.
Can you supply grit or salt at the same time?
Yes - I can bring a bag of rock salt or grit with the shovel. Again, way easier than fighting the crowds when snow's already falling.
When should I order?
November is ideal. Everyone waits until snow's forecast, then shops are empty. Order ahead and you're sorted.
What if we don't get snow this year?
You've got a decent shovel for next year, and the year after. They don't go off. Plus you'll use it for shifting garden waste, clearing gutters, all sorts.
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