Party preparation help in Exeter
Professional party preparation 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
Party preparation help - get gazebos up, tables arranged, decorations hung, space sorted. The physical work handled so you can focus on enjoying your event.
You Plan It, I'll Set It Up
Planning a party is fun. Lugging tables around and wrestling with gazebos in the wind is not. This is practical help with the physical setup so you're not knackered before guests even arrive.
💡 Common sense help: You tell me what needs setting up and where. I get it done efficiently. You get on with the actual party prep (food, drinks, all the stuff that actually matters).
What Usually Needs Doing
| Setup Task | Why You Want Help |
|---|---|
| Gazebo erection | Easier with two people, needs doing properly for safety |
| Table/chair arrangement | Heavy, time-consuming, needs space cleared first |
| Hanging decorations | Needs ladders and reaching awkward spots |
| Moving furniture | Create space for guests, put stuff somewhere safe |
| Outdoor equipment | BBQ area setup, outdoor lighting, temporary shelter |
How I Charge
| Time Needed | Typical Jobs | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 hrs | Small party setup, couple of gazebos | £60-£110 |
| 2-3 hrs | Medium event, multiple gazebos, furniture rearranging | £110-£160 |
| 3-4 hrs | Large setup, extensive decoration, full garden arrangement | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Popular Setups
✅ Garden parties - gazebos, tables, bunting, outdoor lighting
✅ Birthday celebrations - rearrange house, setup party space
✅ Family gatherings - extra seating areas, temporary shelter
✅ Kids parties - outdoor play equipment, shade, party infrastructure
✅ Anniversary celebrations - create special dining area, decorative setup
Why Choose Us for Party preparation help in Exeter?
Physical setup handled for you
Tables, chairs, gazebos erected properly
Decorations hung safely and straight
One less thing to stress about
What to Expect
Step 1: Tell Me What's Needed
Ideally a quick look at the space and what needs setting up. Photos work too if you can't show me in person. Then I'll estimate how long it'll take.
Step 2: I Get Everything Set Up
Turn up before your party starts, get everything erected/arranged/hung properly. Work efficiently so it's done with time to spare.
Step 3: You Have A Party Ready Space
Everything's where you want it, safely set up, looking good. You can focus on final touches (food out, drinks ready, that sort of thing).
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's what makes it easier:
⏰ Time management
- Allow WAY more time than you think (it always takes longer)
- Don't start setup the morning of the party (you'll be stressed and behind)
- Day before for anything that can go up early
- Enlist help - doing it solo is miserable
🏕️ Gazebo tips
- Check ground is level first
- Two people minimum, three is much easier
- Weight them properly (water weights or sandbags) - Devon gets breezy
- Practice putting it up before party day if it's new
- Have plan B if it's too windy (they become sails in strong wind)
🪑 Tables and chairs
- Measure your space before hiring/buying
- Remember people need room to get to their seats
- Keep walking routes clear
- Put tables up before chairs (chairs get in the way otherwise)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Leaving everything to party morning (disaster)
- Underestimating how long setup takes
- Not securing gazebos properly (they WILL blow away)
- Hanging decorations that fall down mid-party
- Forgetting to check weather forecast
💡 Pro tip: Setup the day before if at all possible. Means you can fix problems, adjust things, and not be in a sweaty mess when guests arrive. If something breaks/doesn't fit/looks wrong, you've got time to sort it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎉 Takedown service available too: Next day takedown is popular - you've had the party, you're tired, and facing hours of packing down. I can sort it all while you recover. Often costs less than setup because everything's already assembled, just needs taking down and stacking.
Weather flexibility - if weather changes plans (very Devon), I can help move/reorganize. Just depends if I'm available, but I'll try to help if I can.
Work with hired equipment - if you're hiring gazebos/tables from party hire companies, I can handle putting them up and taking them down. Often works out cheaper than paying hire company setup fees.
Safety matters - gazebos need proper weighting, temporary structures need securing, decorations need hanging safely. I'll make sure it's all done properly so nothing's going to hurt anyone or blow away mid-party.
Multiple visits - some people want help day before setting up, then help day after taking down. That works fine - just let me know what you need.
Devon gardens - lots of older properties around here have sloping gardens, trees in awkward places, all sorts of "character". I'm used to making party setups work in less-than-perfect spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of party prep can you help with?
Anything physical - putting up gazebos, arranging tables and chairs, hanging bunting or lights, moving furniture to make space, setting up outdoor equipment. Basically the heavy lifting and setup work so you can focus on the actual party planning.
Do you provide the party equipment or just set it up?
Just setup - you provide the gazebos, tables, decorations etc, and I'll put them up/arrange them properly. If you need recommendations on where to hire stuff locally, I can point you in the right direction.
How far in advance should I book party prep help?
Summer weekends book up fast, so a few weeks notice helps. Midweek or off-season, shorter notice is usually fine. Worst case I can't help, best case I can - just ask.
Can you help take things down after the party too?
Yes - that's actually really popular. You've had the party, you're tired, and the last thing you want is taking down gazebos the next morning. I can come back and sort the takedown for you.
What if the weather changes and we need to move everything?
British summer, right? If weather means plan B and things need moving/reorganizing, just call. If I'm available I'll help sort it - nobody wants a soggy party.
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