New Year party preparation in Exeter
Professional new year party preparation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
New Year party preparation - space created, furniture moved, decorations sorted. Your house ready to welcome the new year in style.
Start The Year With A Party, Not A Panic
New Year's Eve approaches. You want to host a brilliant celebration. Last thing you need is spending the afternoon wrestling furniture and hanging decorations. Get the physical setup sorted so you can focus on the fun stuff.
💡 Common scenario: 31st December morning, you've got food to prep, drinks to organize, house to clean, and you still need to create actual party space. That's when having someone handle the furniture moving and decoration hanging is worth every penny.
What Usually Gets Done
| Setup Task | What It Achieves |
|---|---|
| Create dancing space | Move furniture to clear the floor |
| Arrange seating areas | Places for guests to sit and chat |
| Hang decorations | Banners, streamers, whatever makes it feel like a party |
| Setup music area | Clear space for speakers/equipment |
| General prep | Whatever physical jobs make the space work for your party |
What You'll Pay
| Party Size | Setup Work | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small gathering (one room, basic setup) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Standard party (furniture moving, decorations) | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| Big celebration (multiple rooms, full setup) | 3 hrs | £160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Why Book Setup Help
✅ Time on NYE is precious - you've got a million things to do
✅ Physical work sorted - heavy furniture moved safely
✅ You're fresh for the party - not knackered from setup
✅ Professional setup - decorations hung properly, space flows well
✅ Focus on what matters - food, drinks, getting yourself ready
Why Choose Us for New Year party preparation in Exeter?
Space prepared for your celebration
Furniture rearranged to create party flow
Decorations hung properly and safely
You focus on food and drinks, I'll handle setup
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan The Setup
Quick discussion about what you want - where's the dancing space going, what furniture needs moving, what decorations need hanging.
Step 2: Create The Space
Move furniture to create party flow, hang decorations securely, set up any equipment areas, make it all work properly.
Step 3: Ready To Party
Space is ready, you can add the finishing touches (food out, drinks ready), and get yourself sorted for the celebration.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's how to make it less stressful:
⏰ Do it the day before
- Don't leave it to NYE afternoon (you'll be rushing)
- 30th December gives you time to adjust if something doesn't work
- Also means you're not sweaty and tired before party starts
- If decorations fall down, you've got time to rehang them
🪑 Creating party space
- Empty room feels bigger than partly-empty room
- Move ALL the furniture, not just some of it
- Put moved items in a room you'll keep closed
- Protect furniture from spills (throws over sofas that are staying)
🎊 Decoration tips
- Test lights work before you hang them
- Blu-tack fails on textured walls - use proper hooks
- Hang banners higher than you think (drunk guests walk into low ones)
- Streamers look better in clusters than spread thin
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Underestimating how long it takes
- Not protecting remaining furniture from spills
- Hanging decorations that fall down mid-party
- Creating bottlenecks (furniture that blocks flow)
- Forgetting to protect carpets in high-traffic areas
💡 Pro tip: Walk through your planned party space like you're a guest - where will you put your drink? Where will you stand to chat? Can you get to the loo without squeezing past the dancing area? Test the flow before guests arrive.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎆 Popular service: NYE and the days around it book up fast. If you want help, ask early - December gets busy with all the parties and prep work.
Booking timing - the earlier in December you book, the more flexibility on timing. Leave it to last week of December and I'll help if I can but might be booked up.
New Year's Day takedown - really popular service. Everyone's a bit fragile on 1st January and facing hours of tidying is grim. I can come and sort it all while you ease into the new year gently.
Work with other prep - some people want cleaning done before the party too. I can recommend people for that if needed, or if it's basic stuff like clearing surfaces, that's quick to do as part of the setup.
Music/sound setup - if you need speakers moved or cables run, I can help with that. Not doing the DJ-ing or music selection, but the physical equipment setup is fine.
Devon houses - older properties around Exeter often have rooms that don't quite work for modern parties (doorways in odd places, immovable furniture, awkward layouts). I'm used to making them work anyway. There's always a solution.
Multiple rooms - if your party flows between different rooms, I can set them all up - main dancing room, quieter chat room, drinks area, whatever you're planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Year party prep involve?
Creating space for your celebration - moving furniture out of the way, setting up seating areas, hanging decorations, creating a music/dancing space, basically getting your house ready to welcome in the new year with style. Physical setup work so you can focus on the party itself.
Can you help on New Year's Eve itself?
Sometimes - depends on bookings. Best to ask early. New Year's Eve gets busy so the earlier you book, the better. If NYE doesn't work, doing it the day before often makes more sense anyway.
What about decorations and equipment?
You provide the decorations/equipment, I'll put them up and arrange them. If you need recommendations on where to get party supplies in Exeter, I can point you in the right direction.
Do you do takedown on New Year's Day too?
Absolutely - that's actually really popular. You've celebrated, probably feeling a bit fragile, last thing you want is hours of tidying and moving furniture back. I can sort it all while you recover from the festivities.
What if we're having a big gathering with lots of furniture moving?
That's exactly what this is for. Tell me what space you want created and I'll shift furniture to make it work. Store stuff safely out of the way, create clear areas for guests, make sure everything flows properly.
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