Loft organisation in Exeter
Professional loft organisation 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
Loft organised so it's actually usable storage instead of a chaos zone. Sort what you've got, arrange it properly, create walkways, label everything.
From Dumping Ground to Usable Storage
Loft's basically a 3D game of Tetris where nothing fits and you can't remember what's where. Boxes stacked dangerously, insulation showing through, can't walk anywhere without stepping through the ceiling.
💡 Pro tip: Don't store anything valuable or sentimental in cardboard boxes in the loft. They get damp, collapse, mice get in. Proper plastic storage boxes cost a bit more but last for decades.
Why Lofts Get Chaotic
It's easy storage until it becomes unusable storage.
| Common Loft Problems | Impact |
|---|---|
| No system - just chuck it up there | Can't find anything |
| Boxes unlabelled or labels faded | No idea what's in most boxes |
| Stuff piled on insulation | Insulation compressed, house is colder |
| No walkways | Can't access half of it safely |
| Mix of keep/chuck/forgotten | Wasting space on things you'd bin if you found them |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Sort | Bring things down or group in loft |
| Decision | Keep, donate, bin, or "why did I keep this?" |
| Organise | Group similar items, use proper boxes |
| Arrange | Create walkways, stack safely, label clearly |
| Dispose | Take unwanted stuff to tip/charity |
📦 You're Left With
- Organised loft with labelled storage
- Safe walkways to access everything
- Insulation not crushed under boxes
- Actually know what you've got up there
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate loft sort | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Major loft organisation | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| Extensive with disposal | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Disposal runs extra (£30-50 depending on amount).
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Can't find anything - it's up there somewhere
✅ Moving house - need to sort it before selling
✅ Inheritance stuff - boxes from parents you've never sorted
✅ Just had enough - ready to reclaim that space
Why Choose Us for Loft organisation in Exeter?
Chaos sorted into logical storage
Walkways created for safe access
Everything labelled and findable
More usable space from same loft
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey & Plan
I'll have a look at what you've got and work out the best approach - some lofts need everything brought down, others we can sort in situ.
Step 2: Sort & Decide
This is the big bit - going through stuff and deciding keep/chuck/donate. I'll help with the physical work, you make the decisions.
Step 3: Organise & Label
What's staying gets properly organised - similar items together, proper boxes, clear walkways, everything labelled so you can find it in three years.
🔧 DIY Tips
Brave enough to tackle it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What you'll need
- Proper plastic storage boxes with lids
- Permanent marker for labelling
- Strong bin bags for charity/bin
- Loft boards if you haven't got them
- Maybe a friend to help lift stuff
📐 Organising system
- Start with one area, don't try to do whole loft at once
- Make three zones: keep, donate, bin
- Group similar items (Christmas decs, kids' old toys, camping gear)
- Use clear boxes where possible - see what's in them
- Label everything on multiple sides
- Create walkways on loft boards - never step between joists!
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Trying to do too much in one day and getting overwhelmed
- Keeping everything "just in case"
- Cardboard boxes that collapse when stacked
- Crushing insulation under heavy boxes
- No walkways - dangerous and compresses insulation
- Vague labels like "misc" or "stuff"
💡 Pro trick: Take photos of box contents before sealing. Store photos in a folder on your phone named "Loft Storage". Next time you need something, check the photos instead of opening 20 boxes.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Installing loft boards? Makes a massive difference for storage. Protects insulation, creates safe walkways, gives you a proper storage platform. I can fit loft boards as part of the organisation job.
Damp issues? If stuff's damp or boxes are collapsing, you might have a ventilation or leak issue. I'll spot it while organising and advise what needs fixing.
Regular users? If you access your loft often (seasonal decorations, camping gear), consider a proper loft ladder instead of the rickety one. Makes getting stuff up and down much safer and easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does loft organisation involve?
Depends what you've got up there! Usually: bring everything down or group it in the loft, sort into keep/donate/bin, organise what's staying into logical groups, create proper storage areas with walkways, label boxes clearly. Can take 2-4 hours depending on how much stuff.
Do I need to be there or can you do it alone?
You need to be around for the sorting - deciding what to keep, chuck, or donate. The physical organisation bit I can do alone. We'll work it out when I arrive - usually you make decisions and I do the heavy lifting and arranging.
Can you advise on loft storage solutions?
Absolutely - loft boards for walkways, proper storage boxes (cardboard goes soggy and collapses), shelving if your loft suits it, how to keep insulation clear of storage areas. I'll tell you what would actually help rather than just selling you stuff.
What if my loft is really full and chaotic?
That's normal! Most lofts are. Worse it is now, bigger the difference you'll notice. We'll get through it systematically - bring stuff down in stages, sort, reorganise. It'll feel like a different loft when we're done.
Can you take stuff to the tip or charity shop?
Yes - I can take donations to charity shops and rubbish to the tip. There's a disposal charge for tip runs (covers my time and tip fees), but often cheaper than hiring a skip for a load of old junk.
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