Lampshade replacement in Exeter
Professional lampshade replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Old lampshade removed and new one fitted. Quick swap that refreshes your room without the ladder-balancing and head-scratching.
Fresh Look in 15 Minutes
Old shade looking tired? Doesn't match your redecorated room anymore? New shade makes a surprising difference to how a room feels.
💡 Pro tip: Before buying your new shade, measure the old one and photograph the ceiling fitting. Saves buying the wrong size or fitting type.
Why Get Help For a Quick Job
Yes, it's technically simple. But so is getting up a ladder with a fragile shade above your head.
| DIY Challenge | Professional Solution |
|---|---|
| Balancing on ladder with shade in one hand | Proper tall ladder, both hands free |
| Working out which way it unclips | Done it before, know the tricks |
| Shade doesn't fit - now what? | Got adapters in the van |
| Dropped it (expensive mistake) | Insured if anything goes wrong |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old shade taken down carefully |
| Check | Fitting inspected, cleaned if needed |
| Fit | New shade mounted securely |
| Tidy | Old shade removed or left as you want |
📦 You're Left With
- New shade fitted and looking good
- Old shade disposed of if you want
- No drama, no dropped glass
- Room refreshed immediately
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple shade swap | 10-15 mins | £60 |
| Needs adapter/fitting work | 15-25 mins | £60 |
| Multiple rooms swapped | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Standard adapters included.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Redecorated - new shade to match new look
✅ Old shade damaged - cracked, yellowed, or shabby
✅ High ceilings - can't reach without tall ladder
✅ Just easier - you'd rather someone else dealt with it
Why Choose Us for Lampshade replacement in Exeter?
Old shade removed safely
New shade fitted securely
Hanging straight and stable
Done in minutes
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Old Shade
Power off, old shade carefully removed. I'll check if you want to keep it (sentimental? charity shop?) or if it goes in the van.
Step 2: Check Fitting
Quick look at the ceiling rose and bulb holder - make sure everything's sound and not cracked or loose.
Step 3: Fit New Shade
New shade mounted properly, power back on, check it's straight and stable. Room looks fresh.
🔧 DIY Tips
Confident enough to do it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Tall stepladder (don't overreach!)
- Someone to hold the ladder
- Maybe an adapter if fittings don't match
- Cloth to wipe dusty ceiling rose while you're up there
📐 Removing the old shade
- Turn power off at switch (not enough - isolate at consumer unit for ceiling fittings)
- Let any hot bulb cool down first
- Support the shade with one hand
- Unclip, unscrew, or unhook - depends on fitting type
- Lower carefully (don't drop it!)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not fully isolating the power
- Removing shade while bulb is hot
- Dropping the shade (especially glass ones)
- Losing the little clips or screws
- Realizing new shade needs different fitting
💡 Pro trick: When you remove the old shade, take photos of how it was fitted before undoing anything. Makes fitting the new one much easier if you can see exactly how it goes.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Whole house needs updating? Do all the shades in one visit. Once I'm there with the ladder and adapters, doing multiple rooms is much quicker.
Old fitting looks tatty? While I've got the shade off, perfect time to replace the ceiling rose with a new one. Makes the new shade look even better.
New shade still in packaging? Leave it that way until I arrive - easier to return if it turns out to be wrong size or fitting type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is replacing a lampshade different from fitting one?
Not really - it's the same job, just removing the old one first. Takes an extra couple of minutes to unclip or unscrew the old shade. Total time is still only 10-15 minutes for most shades.
Can you dispose of the old shade for me?
Sure - if it's not sentimental and you just want rid of it, I'll take it away. If it's charity shop quality, I can drop it there. If it's broken, it goes in the van for disposal.
What if the new shade doesn't fit the old fitting?
Common situation - different shades use different fittings. I'll either fit the right adapter, or if the fitting's old and tatty, replace the whole ceiling rose with a modern one. I'll tell you which makes more sense.
How long does replacing a shade take?
About 10-15 minutes. Remove old shade, check fitting is okay, fit new shade, make sure it's secure and straight. Bit longer if the fitting needs updating or adapting.
Should I leave the old shade up for you to see how it fitted?
Helpful but not essential. If it's already down, I can still work out what's needed from the ceiling fitting. Either way works.
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