Desktop tidying in Exeter
Professional desktop tidying services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Desktop cables organized and hidden, workspace cleared and tidied. Your desk will look professional instead of like a rat's nest of wires and random junk.
Your Desk Shouldn't Look Like A Cable Spaghetti Factory
That massive tangle of wires behind your monitors, the cables draped across your desk, the mystery plugs you're scared to remove because you don't know what they're for - it's all fixable.
A tidy desk genuinely makes you more productive. Hard to focus when you're surrounded by chaos.
💡 Pro tip: Proper cable management isn't just aesthetics - it makes troubleshooting much easier when you actually know which cable goes where.
Organized Desk vs Cable Chaos
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Cables routed under desk, out of sight | Cables everywhere across desk surface |
| Everything labeled and identifiable | Mystery cables, no idea what they're for |
| Easy to clean desk surface | Can't wipe desk without moving cable mess |
| Professional-looking workspace | Looks like someone's given up on life |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out cable routing, what goes where |
| Organize | Bundle cables, route under desk, use management trays |
| Label | Mark everything so you know what's what |
| Clean | Clear desk surface, wipe down, make it nice |
📦 You're Left With
- All cables hidden and managed
- Clean desk surface (can actually see the desk!)
- Everything labeled
- Workspace you're not embarrassed to show on video calls
Pricing Guide
| Desk Complexity | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic desk, few cables | 1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple monitors, lots of devices | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials (cable trays, etc) charged at cost if needed.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Working from home - can't stand the mess anymore
✅ Moving house/office - perfect time to set it up properly
✅ Video calls regularly - desk visible on camera
✅ Just want a nice workspace - clear desk, clear mind
Why Choose Us for Desktop tidying in Exeter?
All cables hidden and managed properly
Desk cleared of clutter and mess
Everything labeled so you know what's what
Professional-looking workspace
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess The Situation
I look at your current setup, work out where cables can be routed (under desk, behind monitors, along edges), and what cable management gear will work best.
Step 2: Route & Bundle
Group cables logically (power cables together, data cables separate), route everything under the desk or behind monitors, use cable trays/raceways to keep it tidy.
Step 3: Label & Clean
Label power strips and cable bundles so you know what's what in future. Clear the desk surface, wipe it down, make it look professional.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle desk tidying yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What you'll need
- Velcro cable ties (better than plastic zip ties - reusable)
- Cable management tray/raceway for under desk
- Cable clips for routing along desk edges
- Label maker or masking tape and marker
- Bin bag for the 15 old cables you don't need
📐 Basic cable management process
- Unplug everything and spread it out (yes, really - start from scratch)
- Throw away cables you don't use
- Group cables: power together, data cables together, USB separate
- Route power cables under desk to power strip mounted underneath
- Route data cables (monitor, keyboard, mouse) neatly to PC
- Bundle each group with velcro ties
- Label the power strip outlets so you know what's plugged where
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using zip ties instead of velcro (pain to adjust later)
- Bundling power and data cables together (can cause interference)
- Cable bundles too tight (makes changes difficult)
- Not labeling anything (you'll forget what's what in 3 months)
💡 Pro trick: Mount your power strip under the desk with 3M Command strips or screws. Gets it off the floor (where you kick it) and makes cable routing much neater.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Setting up a whole home office? If you need help with desk assembly, monitor arms, webcam positioning as well, let's do it all together. More efficient than multiple visits.
Cable management products I recommend - IKEA Signum cable tray (£6, brilliant), D-Line cable raceways for walls, velcro cable ties from Amazon (£8 for 100). Don't spend a fortune.
Wireless where possible - If you haven't already, switching to wireless keyboard and mouse removes two cables immediately. Makes a difference.
In older Exeter houses - If your desk is in a room with no nearby power sockets, we might need an extension lead. I can route it neatly so it doesn't look terrible.
Maintenance - Once it's tidy, keep it tidy. When you add a new device, take 30 seconds to route the cable properly instead of just draping it over the desk. Future you will thank past you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's involved in desktop tidying?
I organize and hide all your cables (monitor, keyboard, mouse, phone charger, USB hubs, etc), use cable trays or raceways under the desk, label everything, and make your workspace look clean and professional. It's amazing how much better it feels when the cable chaos is sorted.
Do you provide the cable management stuff or do I?
I bring basic cable ties, velcro straps, and clips. For bigger jobs (cable trays, under-desk raceways, cable sleeves), I can either use what you've bought or pick up what's needed and add it to the invoice. I'll advise what makes sense for your setup.
Will I be able to unplug things if I need to?
Yes - I organize cables, I don't permanently attach them. Everything stays unpluggable, but it's tidy and labeled so you know what's what. Much better than the current spaghetti situation.
Can you help organize the desk surface too, not just cables?
Yes - if you want help arranging your desk setup (monitor position, keyboard, phone, notebooks), I can do that too. Sometimes moving things around makes a massive difference to how functional the space is.
How long does desk tidying take?
Usually 1-1.5 hours for a standard desk setup. More if you've got loads of devices, multiple monitors, or a particularly epic cable disaster. I'll estimate properly when I see what you're working with.
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