Key collection from deceased estate in Sidmouth
Looking for professional key collection from deceased estate help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable special occasions services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Sidmouth
Discreet key and belongings collection from hospitals or care homes after bereavement. Keys delivered securely to family or solicitor.
### One less thing to face during awful times
Someone you care about has died in hospital or a care home. Among all the other unbearable tasks, there's a practical one: collecting their belongings, particularly house keys that need securing quickly.
Maybe you're not local. Maybe you just can't face walking into that hospital room again. Maybe you need the keys at the property urgently but you're coordinating from a distance.
I'll collect discreetly and get everything to whoever needs it.
**What this service handles:**
| What I Do | Why It Helps | |-----------|--------------| | 🏥 **Hospital collection** | Spare you the emotional difficulty of returning there | | 🔑 **Secure key handling** | Property secured quickly without family stress | | 📦 **Full belongings collection** | Everything collected together if needed | | 🚗 **Direct delivery** | Keys to family, solicitor, or property as needed |
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### Typical scenarios
| Situation | What I Do | What It Costs | |-----------|-----------|---------------| | Keys only needed urgently | Collect from hospital, deliver to family/solicitor | **£60** | | All belongings collected | Collect everything, itemize, deliver | **£60** | | Delivery to property for immediate access | Collect keys, meet family/contractor at house | **£60** |
*Flat rate of £60 for local collections (Sidmouth and 30-mile radius). Covers collection, secure handling, and delivery.*
> 💡 **Authorization essential:** Hospitals and care homes need written or verbal authorization from next-of-kin before releasing belongings. Contact them first to add me as an authorized collector - I can advise on what they typically need, but you'll need to make that initial call.
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Why Choose Us for Key collection from deceased estate in Sidmouth?
Discreet collection from hospital or care home
Keys delivered securely to family or solicitor
One less difficult task during bereavement
Handled sensitively and privately
What to Expect
### Step 1: Authorization setup You contact the hospital or care home and authorize me to collect belongings on your behalf. They'll tell you what they need - usually a form or phone call confirming I'm authorized. I can guide you through this process if you're unsure. ### Step 2: Collection I'll visit during their collection hours, sign whatever's needed, and collect the keys and belongings respectfully. If there are valuables or multiple items, I'll photograph or list them for your records. ### Step 3: Secure delivery Keys (and belongings) get delivered direct to whoever needs them - you, other family members, your solicitor, or I can meet you at the property if you need immediate access. Everything's handled discreetly and securely. ---
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
**Why this service exists:** I started offering this after an elderly neighbor died and his daughter, who lived in Scotland, was struggling to coordinate getting his house keys from the hospital while organizing a funeral from 500 miles away. Sometimes a simple practical task becomes overwhelming when you're grieving. **Discretion and privacy:** I'll be discreet and respectful throughout. Hospital staff are used to seeing family friends or representatives collecting belongings - I won't draw attention or cause any awkwardness. **Urgent property access:** If you need to get into the property urgently (turn off heating, secure valuables, let contractors in), I can collect keys and meet you or whoever needs access there. Saves you the hospital visit when you're overwhelmed. **Combined with other services:** Often this is the first step before house clearance or property security work. If you need ongoing help with the estate, I'm happy to discuss what else might be needed and provide continuity rather than having to explain everything to different people. **Local knowledge:** I know where the hospitals and main care homes are around Exeter and Devon. RD&E, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Exmouth - I can get to any of them without complicated directions or delays. **Solicitor coordination:** I'm used to working with solicitors and executors as part of estate settlement. I can deliver directly to their offices, provide receipts for estate accounts, and coordinate timing around their needs. **No judgment, no pressure:** Whatever the circumstances or complications, I'm here to help practically without judgment. Some deaths are expected, some are sudden. Some families are close, some complicated. I just handle the practical task you need doing. ---
Frequently Asked Questions about Key collection from deceased estate in Sidmouth
Why would I need this service?
When someone dies in hospital or a care home, their personal belongings including house keys need collecting. If you're not local, or simply can't face going there yourself during the first awful days, I'll collect them discreetly and get them to whoever needs them.
How does the collection process work?
You'll need to contact the hospital or care home to authorize me to collect belongings. I'll visit during their collection hours, collect the keys (and any other items if needed), and deliver them to you, family members, or your solicitor - whatever you need.
Is this just for keys or can you collect all belongings?
I can collect everything - keys, clothing, personal items, valuables. I'll handle it all respectfully, provide an itemized list, and deliver or drop at your chosen location. Sometimes families want everything, sometimes just the keys to secure the property.
Can you deliver to a solicitor rather than family?
Absolutely. Often solicitors or executors need the property keys urgently to secure the house or begin estate work. I'll deliver wherever you need - direct to solicitor's office, a family member, or back to the property to meet someone there.
What if the hospital/care home won't release keys to you?
You'll need to contact them first and add me as an authorized person to collect. Some places want a form signed, others just need a phone call confirming authorization. I can advise on what's normally needed, but you'll need to do that initial authorization.
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