Party preparation help in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional party preparation help help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable special occasions services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£210
Typical Duration
1-4 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
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).
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### 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 |
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### 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.*
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### 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 Ottery St Mary?
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).
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Party preparation help in Ottery St Mary
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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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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