Letter cage internal in Honiton
Looking for professional letter cage internal help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Honiton
Internal letter cage fitted behind your letterbox to catch post off the floor. Stops mail getting damaged, chewed by pets, or kicked under furniture.
### Stop The Post Hitting The Floor
Post coming through and landing on the mat? That's fine... until the dog eats it, you accidentally tread on it when rushing out, or it **slides under the door mat** and you don't find it for a week.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Letter cages also create a better draft seal behind the letterbox. Double win - caught post and less cold air blowing in.
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### Why You Want One
Especially helpful in specific situations.
| Your Situation | How Letter Cage Helps | |---------------|----------------------| | Got a dog | Post caught before they can shred it | | Busy hallway | Mail safe, not getting kicked about | | Tiled floor | Post doesn't slide everywhere | | Away a lot | Post collected neatly, not scattered | | Elderly/mobility | Don't have to bend down to floor |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Position** | Work out best spot behind letterbox | | **Fix** | Screw cage securely to door | | **Test** | Drop something through to check it catches | | **Adjust** | Make sure it's angled right to catch post |
**📦 You're Left With** - Post caught safely in the cage - No more mail on the floor - Protected from pets and feet - Hallway looking tidier
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### Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Standard door and cage | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Awkward door or position | 30-40 mins | **£60** | | Multiple doors (flats/offices) | 45-60 mins | **£60-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You supply the letter cage.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Dog eats post** - tired of buying replacement bank cards
✅ **Busy hallway** - post gets trampled or lost
✅ **Accessibility** - easier to collect from cage than floor
✅ **Holiday lettings** - contains guest mail tidily
Why Choose Us for Letter cage internal in Honiton?
Fitted securely behind letterbox
Mail caught safely off the floor
Protected from pets and drafts
No more bent or damaged post
What to Expect
### Step 1: Position Check I'll work out where to fit the cage so it actually catches the post - needs to be directly behind the letterbox opening at the right angle. ### Step 2: Secure Fitting Drill pilot holes and screw the cage to the door. Needs to be solid - full cage of catalogues can be surprisingly heavy. ### Step 3: Test & Adjust Drop a bit of post through to check it lands in the cage. If the angle's not quite right, adjust before tightening fully.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **UPVC door?** Check where the internal reinforcement is before drilling - you want to screw into solid metal, not just the plastic skin. I've got detectors that show where the metal is. **Fire door?** Some fire doors are hollow or have weird internal structure. I'll need to locate the solid parts to screw into, or use special fixings. Adds a few minutes but very doable. **Big letterbox?** You might need an extra-large cage. Measure your letterbox opening (width and height) before buying - most standard cages suit standard letterboxes but Victorian houses often have massive ones.
Frequently Asked Questions about Letter cage internal in Honiton
What is an internal letter cage and why would I need one?
It's a metal or plastic basket fitted behind your front door letterbox to catch the post. Stops mail ending up on the floor where pets can shred it, you tread on it, or it gets kicked under furniture. Really helpful if you've got a dog that eats post!
Will it work with my letterbox and door?
Most standard letterboxes yes - I fit it to the door itself behind the letterbox opening. Thick fire doors or really narrow letterboxes can be tricky but usually doable. I'll know when I see it.
Do I need to buy the letter cage myself?
Yes - they're about £10-20 from DIY shops or online. Measure your letterbox opening before buying (most standard cages fit standard letterboxes, but check). If you're not sure what to get, I can advise or pick one up.
How long does fitting a letter cage take?
Usually 20-30 minutes. Mark the position, drill pilot holes in the door, screw the cage in place, test it catches the post properly. Quick job but fiddly to get right on your own.
Will it damage my front door?
Four small screw holes on the inside face of the door. If you ever remove the cage, the holes will be there but they're small and on the inside so not really visible. Much less damage than a dog does to your post!
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