Shed organisation in Exeter
Professional shed organisation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Shed a chaotic mess where nothing's findable? I'll organize it properly with shelves, hooks, and a system that actually works. Get your tools stored right and accessible.
The Shed Problem
You need the secateurs. They're definitely in the shed. Somewhere. Under the lawnmower? Behind the paint tins? Buried under the camping gear from 2019?
Twenty minutes later you find them. This is stupid.
💡 Pro tip: An organized shed isn't about being tidy - it's about being able to find the tool you need in 10 seconds, not 10 minutes.
What Good Organization Looks Like
🔧 Practical Storage
| Item Type | Storage Solution | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Long tools (spade, rake, fork) | Wall hooks or rack | Off the floor, easy to grab |
| Hand tools | Shelf or tool board | All visible, nothing buried |
| Liquids (oil, chemicals) | Low shelf contained | Spills contained, safe storage |
| Seasonal (Christmas lights, camping) | High shelf or back | Out the way but accessible |
| Pots/garden stuff | Stacked or hanging | Takes less space than scattered |
The Process
📦 How I Organize It
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Empty | Get everything out so we can see what's what |
| 2. Sort | Group similar items, identify what's broken/useless |
| 3. Storage | Fit shelves/hooks/racks where they make sense |
| 4. Put back | Everything stored logically and accessibly |
Time: Usually 1-2 hours depending on shed size and how much stuff.
What You Get
✅ Shelving fitted - maximize vertical space ✅ Hooks and racks - long tools off the floor ✅ Clear zones - tools, garden stuff, seasonal items separate ✅ Everything accessible - no digging through piles ✅ Practical system - works with how you actually use things
Pricing Guide
| Shed State | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic tidy, few items | 1 hr | £60 |
| Full organization + shelving | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Complete overhaul, lots of stuff | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Basic shelving/hooks can be included - fancy storage systems extra.
Why Choose Us for Shed organisation in Exeter?
Everything accessible and findable
Tools stored properly so they last
More usable space in same shed
Practical system you'll actually maintain
What to Expect
Step 1: See What You've Got
I look in your shed, assess the mess level, work out what storage would help most. We talk about what you use regularly vs rarely.
Step 2: Clear & Sort
Everything comes out. We sort into keep/chuck/charity piles. Group similar items. This is when you realize how many half-empty paint tins you've got.
Step 3: Install Storage
Fit shelves to walls, put up hooks for tools, create zones for different item types. Make use of vertical space and corners.
Step 4: Put It All Back
Everything goes back organized - frequently used items accessible, seasonal stuff higher up, like with like. You'll know where things are.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to organize your shed yourself?
🔧 Before you start
- Pick a dry day (working in a wet shed is miserable)
- Have bin bags ready for rubbish
- Borrow a tarp to put stuff on while you work
- Measure your shed walls for shelving
📐 Organizing process
- Empty completely - yes, everything. You can't organize around stuff.
- Clean while it's empty - sweep out dirt, deal with spider webs
- Group items - all garden tools, all DIY tools, all liquids, etc
- Fit storage - shelves on walls, hooks for long tools, maybe a rack
- Put back logically - daily use at front/eye level, seasonal stuff high up
- Label if needed - boxes of screws, bags of bulbs, etc
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Organizing around existing mess (move everything out first)
- Fancy storage systems you won't maintain (keep it simple)
- Putting heavy stuff on flimsy shelves (they'll collapse)
- Random piles on floor "temporarily" (they become permanent)
💡 Pro trick: Take a photo when it's organized. In 6 months when it's getting messy, you can see how it's supposed to look and tidy back to that.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Garage needs doing too? Same process works for garages. Usually takes longer because there's more stuff, but same principle - get it organized and usable.
Got a ton of stuff to chuck? I can take a load to the tip as part of the job. Saves you hiring a van or making multiple car trips.
Leaky shed? Worth sorting before organizing. No point organizing stuff that'll get wet and ruined. I can advise on basic shed repairs or weatherproofing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you actually tidy my shed or just advise?
Both. I'll help sort through what you've got, suggest what storage makes sense, fit shelves and hooks if needed, then organize everything into the system. You'll be involved so you know where things are, but I do the heavy lifting.
Do I need to buy storage stuff first?
No - I'll assess what you need, then either work with what you've already got or advise what to buy. I can pick up shelving/hooks from the merchant if you want it done in one visit, or you can get stuff yourself and I'll come back to fit it.
My shed is full of junk I don't need - will you help me decide what to keep?
Yes - part of organizing is working out what's actually useful. I won't make decisions for you, but I'll ask the right questions. Broken tools that'll never get fixed? Probably chuck them. Might-need-one-day stuff? Maybe not worth the space.
Can you fit shelves in a shed with wonky walls?
Yes - garden sheds are rarely square or level. I use brackets that adjust, pack out where needed, and make sure shelves are actually usable even if the shed's a bit wonky. It won't be perfect but it'll work.
Will this actually stay organized or will it just get messy again?
Depends if you use the system. I set things up logically - tools together, pots together, seasonal stuff accessible. If you put things back where they belong, it stays organized. If you chuck stuff in randomly, it'll get messy again. I make it easy, but you've got to maintain it.
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