Bereavement house help in Exeter
Professional bereavement house help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£210
Typical Duration
1-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Practical help with whatever needs doing at the house during bereavement. Respectful, no-fuss service - just whatever jobs need sorting, sorted properly.
Someone Who Just Gets It Done
When you're dealing with a bereavement, the last thing you need is the house throwing up practical problems. This is straightforward help with whatever needs doing - no fuss, no complications, just sorted.
💡 How this works: Tell me what needs doing, and I'll do it. Simple as that. I've helped dozens of families with this - I know it's a difficult time and I just work quietly to get things sorted.
What People Usually Need Help With
| Task Type | Common Examples |
|---|---|
| Moving furniture | Clear rooms for access, move items for house clearance |
| Dismantling | Take apart furniture for removal or house sale |
| Basic fixes | Sort broken items before property goes on market |
| Property prep | Clear gutters, tidy garden for viewings |
| Practical stuff | Whatever needs doing that's creating stress |
How I Charge
| Time Spent | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £60 |
| 2 hours | £110 |
| 3 hours | £160 |
| 4 hours | £210 |
£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. I'll let you know roughly how long something will take if you ask.
Why People Use This Service
✅ Physical jobs - family members not able or available to do heavy work
✅ Time pressure - needs doing quickly, you're juggling other things
✅ Distance - you're not local, need someone reliable on the ground
✅ Emotional strain - sometimes having someone else handle practical stuff helps
✅ Specific skills - jobs that need tools or knowledge you don't have
Why Choose Us for Bereavement house help in Exeter?
Whatever practical jobs need doing
Discreet, respectful service
Work at your pace, no rush
One less thing to worry about
What to Expect
Step 1: Tell Me What's Needed
Phone, text, or face-to-face - just let me know what needs doing. I'm happy to look at the jobs and give time estimates if that helps.
Step 2: I Get On With It
Work through the list methodically. Keep you updated if you want updates, or just work quietly if you'd prefer.
Step 3: Jobs Done, Nothing Left Hanging
Everything completed properly. If anything new comes up while I'm working, I'll mention it rather than just leave it.
🔧 DIY Tips
Some families prefer to handle things themselves. Here's what makes it easier:
📋 Organization helps
- Make a list of physical jobs that need doing
- Prioritize by urgency (security issues first, cosmetic stuff later)
- Don't try to do everything in one day
- Ask for help - there's no medal for doing it all yourself
🔧 Common practical tasks
- Moving furniture: empty drawers first, saves weight and things falling out
- Dismantling: take photos before you start, makes reassembly possible
- Basic fixes: sometimes a quick fix is enough for sale, don't over-think it
- Garden: focus on tidy over perfect, you're not entering Chelsea
⚠️ What to watch for
- Don't lift more than you should (hernias are real)
- Check if items are wanted before dismantling them
- Old houses have old wiring - be careful with DIY electrical
- Some jobs just need two people - furniture down stairs, for example
💡 Sensible approach: You don't have to do everything yourself. If a job is creating stress, weighing on your mind, or just one more thing you don't have time for - that's exactly what this service is for.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🤝 I've done this a lot: Many families in Exeter have needed this help. It's always handled with respect and discretion. You're not asking for anything unusual.
Multiple visits fine - some families need someone who can do a bit at a time as they work through everything. That's not a problem.
No job too small - if it's creating stress, it's worth doing. Don't worry about whether something is "too minor" to call about.
Work with house clearance - if you're having a clearance company in, I can help prep (dismantle fixed furniture, etc) or tidy up after.
Old Devon houses - lots of probate properties around here are old and quirky. I'm very used to working in them and dealing with their peculiarities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of help can you provide?
Honestly, whatever needs doing. Moving furniture so rooms can be accessed, dismantling things for removal, fixing broken items before house goes on market, clearing gutters, securing the property - whatever the practical task is, I can probably help.
Is this service specifically for bereavement situations?
Yes. I've helped many families with the practical house stuff that needs sorting when someone dies. It's quiet, respectful work - I just get on with whatever you need doing without adding any stress to an already difficult time.
Do I need to be there while you work?
Entirely up to you. Some people prefer to be there to direct things, others would rather I just get a list and sort it while they're dealing with other matters. Either way works fine.
How do you charge for this?
Standard hourly rate - £60 for first hour, then £50 per hour after. I'll give you a time estimate before starting if you'd like, but there's no pressure. Whatever needs doing, we'll work through it.
Can you help with multiple visits if needed?
Absolutely. Often families need someone who can pop back a few times to do different jobs as they work through everything. Just call when you need something doing and I'll fit it in.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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