Securing valuables after bereavement in Exeter
Professional securing valuables after bereavement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Help securing valuable items quickly during bereavement. Get jewellery, documents, and small valuables to a safe location - done discreetly and respectfully.
Peace of Mind When You Need It
After a bereavement, valuable items left in an empty or accessible property can cause worry. This is practical help to secure what needs securing - quickly, quietly, and properly.
💡 Why families use this: Whether it's before the funeral when lots of people have access, during probate when the property sits empty, or just to stop worrying about it - getting valuables secured removes one source of stress.
What Usually Needs Securing
| Item Type | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Jewellery | Small, valuable, easily missed or taken |
| Important documents | Wills, deeds, insurance papers, bank details |
| Small valuables | Watches, coins, small antiques |
| Sentimental items | Things that have emotional value to the family |
How This Works
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Identify & gather items, move to location | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Multiple locations, inventory created | 45-60 mins | £60-£85 |
| Heavy safe moved, items sorted & moved | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
- Help identifying what should be secured
- Items gathered together carefully
- Moved to secure location (you specify where)
- Optional inventory for your records
📦 The Result
- Valuables in a secure location
- Peace of mind property isn't sitting with accessible valuables
- Paper trail if you want it
When People Need This
✅ Before funeral - lots of people accessing the property
✅ Property sitting empty - during probate, before sale
✅ Family concerns - multiple family members, better to secure things early
✅ Insurance requirements - valuables must be secured if property empty
✅ Quick probate needs - solicitor wants items accounted for quickly
Why Choose Us for Securing valuables after bereavement in Exeter?
Valuable items identified and secured quickly
Safe moved to secure location if needed
Inventory created for your records
Discreet, respectful service
What to Expect
Step 1: Identify What Needs Securing
I can help locate items if you're not familiar with the property, or you can show me what needs moving. Quick walk-through to work out what we're dealing with.
Step 2: Gather & Prepare
Get everything together, packed safely if needed. I'll be careful and methodical - this isn't a rush job despite being done quickly.
Step 3: Move to Secure Location
Take items to wherever you want them secured - another family member's house, your place, bank vault, wherever. Inventory created if you want it.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to handle this yourself? Here's what to consider:
📋 What to secure first
- Obvious valuables (jewellery, watches, coins)
- Important documents (wills, deeds, share certificates)
- Bank cards and financial paperwork
- Items you know had sentimental value
- Anything small and valuable that could "walk off"
🔍 Where to look
- Bedroom drawers (jewellery)
- Study/office (documents)
- Kitchen "important drawer" (keys, documents)
- Wardrobes (hidden items)
- Under bed, back of cupboards
- In old handbags/coat pockets
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Assuming valuables are obvious - older generation often hid items
- Not photographing items before moving them
- Not telling other family members what's been secured
- Leaving documents but securing jewellery (documents often more important)
- Putting valuable items in regular bins while clearing (happens more than you'd think)
💡 Pro tip: If you're not familiar with the property, bring someone who is. What looks like costume jewellery might not be, and what looks important might be junk. If in doubt, secure it and sort it out later.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🤝 Sensitive situation: I've helped many families with this. It's handled discreetly and with understanding that this is a difficult time.
Confidentiality - what's being secured stays between us and whoever you specify. Professional discretion.
Not a valuation service - I'm not valuing items, just helping you secure them. If you need valuations, that's a job for a proper valuer.
Can't transport extremely high value items - if we're talking about items worth five figures+, proper secure courier might be more appropriate. I can advise on that.
Work with probate solicitors - if the solicitor wants items secured or inventoried, I can work to whatever format they need.
Old houses have hiding places - Exeter's older properties often have unexpected hiding spots. If you want a thorough check before assuming nothing's there, allow extra time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does securing valuables involve?
I help identify items that need securing (jewellery, documents, small valuables), get them together, and either move them to a safe location you specify, or help arrange temporary secure storage. Whatever makes sense for your situation.
Is this service specifically for bereavement?
Usually, yes. When someone dies, families often need to quickly secure valuables from the property - either because it's sitting empty, before other people have access, or just for peace of mind during probate. It's sensitive work, done discreetly.
Can you provide storage, or just help me move things?
I can help move items to wherever you want them stored (family member's house, your place, bank vault). If you need actual storage arranged, I can point you in the right direction but I don't provide storage facilities myself.
How long does this take?
Usually 30-60 minutes depending on what needs securing and where it's going. If we're moving a heavy safe, allow a bit longer. I'll work as quickly as makes sense given the situation.
Do you inventory what's being secured?
If you want me to, yes. Some families want a quick list of what's been secured and where it's gone - makes probate easier and everyone knows what's where. Others just want it done quickly. Your call.
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