Clock change BST in Exeter
Professional clock change bst services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
All your clocks changed for British Summer Time (or back to GMT). Wall clocks, oven timer, heating programmer, the lot - all updated in one visit.
Twice a Year, Same Hassle
Clocks forward in March, clocks back in October. Every single time it's a faff.
You remember the obvious ones - living room clock, bedroom alarm. But there's always that one you miss. And don't even start on the oven clock with its cryptic button sequence you have to Google every time.
💡 Pro tip: That kitchen clock that's been showing the wrong time since last March? That's your signal to just get someone else to do it this time.
Why It's Worth Getting Help
| ✅ Me Doing It | ❌ DIY Sunday |
|---|---|
| All clocks done in 20 minutes | Wandering round house for an hour |
| High wall clocks with ladder | Balancing on furniture |
| Oven and boiler sorted | Still showing wrong time in June |
| Synchronized to actual time | Each clock slightly different |
What's Included
🔧 The Service
- All wall and mantle clocks adjusted
- Oven/microwave clock updated
- Heating programmer/thermostat timer
- Car clock if parked at home
- High clocks with ladder access
- All synchronized to correct time
📦 You Get
- Every timepiece in the house correct
- No confusion about what time it is
- Done in one visit
- Peace of mind till next clock change
Pricing
| Number of Clocks | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 clocks (typical house) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| 10-15 clocks (lots of rooms) | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
| 15+ clocks (clock enthusiast) | 45-60 mins | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes tricky ones like ovens and boilers.
Perfect If...
✅ High wall clocks - not getting the ladder out yourself
✅ Fiddly appliances - oven clock defeats you every time
✅ Elderly or less mobile - reaching and fiddling is difficult
✅ Just can't be bothered - it's Sunday, you've got better things to do
Why Choose Us for Clock change BST in Exeter?
Every clock in the house updated
Done in one visit, same day
Includes high wall clocks
No more confusion about the time
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Tour
You show me where all the clocks are (or I'll spot them as I go round). Tell me about any tricky ones.
Step 2: Update Everything
I'll work through the house adjusting each clock to the correct time. Ladder out for high ones, instruction manual ignored for ovens (I've done hundreds).
Step 3: Final Check
Quick walkthrough to confirm everything's showing the right time. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how to make it less painful:
🕐 Before you start
- Check your phone for the actual current time
- Make a list of all clocks in the house (you'll forget one)
- Find the oven manual (or Google the model number)
- Set aside 30-45 minutes uninterrupted
🏠 Working through the house
- Start upstairs, work down (or vice versa - be systematic)
- Tick them off your list as you go
- Set all to the exact same time
- Test alarm clocks still wake you up after adjusting
⏰ The tricky ones
- Oven clocks: Usually "Clock" button + arrows. Hold till it beeps
- Boiler timers: Look for clock symbol, use +/- buttons
- Car clocks: Varies wildly - check manual or YouTube
- Radio-controlled clocks: Should auto-update, just wait
- Smart home devices: Often auto-update via internet
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Forgetting the car clock (then confused for 6 months)
- Missing the spare bedroom/bathroom clock
- Not updating heating programmer (heating comes on at wrong time)
- Adjusting clocks the wrong direction (especially going back)
💡 Pro trick: Change smoke alarm batteries at the same time as clock changes. Good twice-yearly reminder, and you're already going round the house anyway.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔋 While I'm there... Clock change time is perfect for changing batteries in clocks that are running slow, smoke alarms, or other devices. Bundle it together - you're already paying the callout.
Twice yearly service? Some of my elderly customers have me do this every March and October. They book ahead and it's one less thing to worry about.
Smart homes with internet-connected clocks mostly update themselves. But ovens, microwaves, and car clocks still need manual updating.
Radio-controlled clocks receive the time signal from Rugby and should update automatically overnight when clocks change. If yours doesn't, the receiver might be faulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really just go round changing clocks?
Yes - wall clocks, mantle clocks, oven clocks, heating timers, car clocks if parked on the drive. Twice a year (March and October), everyone spends Sunday morning wandering round the house adjusting clocks. I can do the lot in 20 minutes while you have a cup of tea.
How many clocks does the price cover?
Most houses have 5-10 clocks (living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom). That's comfortably within the £60 minimum. If you've got 20 clocks or loads of fiddly ones, might take a bit longer, but we're still talking under an hour usually.
Can you do the oven clock and heating programmer?
Yes - these are the ones people struggle with most. Ovens and boilers with cryptic instructions and tiny buttons. I'll sort them all out and make sure timers are running right.
What if I can't reach some of the clocks?
That's often why people call me - high wall clocks in hallways or stairwells. I bring a ladder. Safer than you wobbling on a chair.
My clocks are always different times - can you synchronize them?
Yes - I'll set them all to the actual current time (checked against my phone). No more guessing which clock is right and which is 10 minutes fast 'on purpose'.
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