Summer garden prep in Exeter
Professional summer garden prep services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Complete garden prep for summer - patio cleaned, furniture assembled and arranged, pots positioned, general refresh. Get your garden ready to actually use and enjoy.
From Winter Dumping Ground to Summer Paradise
Your garden's been neglected all winter. Patio's manky, furniture's in the shed, everything looks tired.
One good morning's work and it's transformed - clean, tidy, furniture out, ready for that first sunny evening with a cold drink.
💡 Pro tip: Book garden prep for late April/early May. Get ahead of the good weather so you can enjoy it from the first warm weekend.
What Makes the Difference
You could do it yourself over several weekends, or get it done properly in a few hours and spend your weekend enjoying it instead.
| ✅ Professional Prep | ❌ DIY Weekend |
|---|---|
| Patio jet-washed clean | Swept, still grimy |
| Furniture assembled correctly | Instructions lost, bits missing |
| Everything positioned and ready | Half done, bits everywhere |
| One visit, fully sorted | Multiple weekends of faff |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Clear | Winter mess cleared, patio cleaned |
| Assemble | Furniture built and checked |
| Arrange | Everything positioned where you want it |
| Finish | Final tidy, ready to use |
📦 You're Left With
- Clean patio or decking
- Furniture assembled and arranged
- Planters positioned (ready for you to plant)
- Garden looking inviting and usable
- Packaging and rubbish removed
Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small courtyard/patio | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Average town garden | 3 hrs | £160 |
| Large garden with lots to do | 4 hrs | £210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. More if there's heavy furniture assembly or extensive cleaning needed.
Perfect For You If...
✅ First good weather coming - get ahead of it
✅ New furniture bought - needs assembling and arranging
✅ Too busy to sort it - work, family, life gets in the way
✅ Want it done right - not just half-finished weekend efforts
Why Choose Us for Summer garden prep in Exeter?
Patio cleaned and furniture arranged
Planters and pots positioned and ready
General tidy and spring refresh
Everything ready for first BBQ
What to Expect
Step 1: Clear the Winter Mess
Everything that shouldn't be there gets cleared. Patio cleaned properly (jet washed if needed), general debris removed, space cleared to work.
Step 2: Assemble & Position
Furniture out of storage and built if needed. Positioned where you want it - we can adjust till you're happy with the layout.
Step 3: Final Touches
Planters positioned, any quick fixes sorted (wobbly table leg, loose fence panel), final tidy. Ready for you to enjoy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy doing your own summer garden prep? Here's the plan:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Jet washer or stiff brush for patio
- Set of spanners/Allen keys for furniture
- Bucket and sponge for wiping down
- Bin bags for clearing debris
- Gloves for the manky jobs
📐 Order of work
- Clear everything off the patio first
- Clean patio/decking thoroughly (way easier when it's empty)
- Get furniture out while patio dries
- Assemble furniture in one go (don't leave bits for later)
- Arrange everything, then add pots/planters
- Step back and admire
✂️ Cleaning patios
- Jet wash on low setting (high can damage pointing)
- Work systematically - one section at a time
- Rinse twice - gets rid of dirty water
- Let dry completely before putting furniture back
⚠️ Furniture assembly mistakes
- Not checking you've got all the bits first
- Mixing up similar pieces
- Over-tightening screws (cracks the plastic)
- Building in the wrong order
- Losing the Allen keys before you're done
💡 Pro trick: Take photos of furniture before you dismantle it each autumn. Makes reassembly way easier next spring when you can't remember which bit goes where.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
☀️ Weather dependent? Sort of. Can't jet wash in pouring rain, but most of the work can be done in any weather. Best in dry conditions so the patio dries properly.
Got new furniture arriving? Book me for after delivery. I'll get rid of all the packaging at the same time - saves you a tip run.
Decking as well as patio? Decking takes a bit longer to clean properly and often needs the odd board fixing. Factor an extra hour.
Old Exeter gardens often have lovely original flags or cobbles. They clean up beautifully but take longer than modern slabs - worth the effort though.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does summer garden prep actually include?
Clean the patio, get furniture out and assembled if needed, position planters, general tidy-up of winter mess, maybe fix a wobbly fence panel. Whatever needs doing to make your garden summer-ready and usable again.
Can you help with planting up pots and containers?
I can position them and fill them with compost, but the actual planting you'd need a gardener for. I'm good at the grunt work - moving, cleaning, assembling - rather than the horticultural stuff.
Do I need to have everything ready before you arrive?
Just point me at what needs doing. If furniture's in the shed I'll drag it out. If the patio needs jet washing I can do that. I'll work with whatever state the garden's in - that's the point.
What if I need garden furniture assembled?
Included. I do loads of flat-pack furniture assembly, so garden furniture is no different. Bring everything out, build it, position it where you want it.
Can you do this and then regular maintenance through summer?
Absolutely - get it ready in spring, then maintain it through the season. Makes sense to do both. I'll give you a quote for the prep, then we can agree frequency for maintenance.
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