Ergonomic assessment in Honiton
Looking for professional ergonomic assessment help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Honiton
Desk ergonomics properly sorted. Monitor height, chair position, keyboard placement all adjusted. Stop getting neck and back pain from working at home.
### Your Desk Setup is Killing Your Back
Working from home full-time now? **Great.** Except you're hunched over a laptop on the dining table for eight hours a day and your neck feels like it's held together with barbed wire.
Proper ergonomics isn't fancy office nonsense - it's positioning things so you're not in constant pain. Monitor at eye level, chair supporting your lower back, keyboard at a height that doesn't wreck your shoulders. Most of this is just adjustment, not expensive equipment.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Laptop screens are always too low. Always. Either get a separate monitor, or use a laptop stand + separate keyboard. Your neck will thank you.
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### Common Problems I Fix
| ✅ Proper Setup | ❌ What's Causing Pain | |-----------------|------------------------| | Screen top at eye level | Laptop low on desk (neck bent forward) | | Elbows at 90° when typing | Keyboard too high (shoulder strain) | | Feet flat on floor | Chair too high, legs dangling | | Lower back supported | Slouched or perched on edge of chair | | No screen glare | Window behind you or overhead light reflection |
**What I assess:** - Monitor height and distance - Chair height, lumbar support, armrests - Keyboard and mouse positioning - Desk height relative to your size - Lighting (glare, shadows, eye strain) - Cable management (tidiness and safety) - Space to actually work comfortably
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### What's Included
**🪑 Complete Ergonomic Review**
| Area | What I Do | |------|-----------| | **Monitor** | Check height, distance, angle - install arm if needed | | **Chair** | Adjust seat height, back support, armrests properly | | **Keyboard/Mouse** | Position for neutral wrist angle, shoulder relaxed | | **Desk Layout** | Optimize placement of everything you use | | **Lighting** | Check for glare, suggest positioning | | **Equipment Advice** | Recommend additions if needed (footrest, keyboard, etc) |
**📦 You're Left With** - Workspace that doesn't cause pain - Everything positioned for your height - List of recommended upgrades if needed - Actually comfortable place to work all day
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### Pricing
| Assessment Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------------|----------------|------------| | Simple check & adjust existing setup | 1 hr | **£60** | | Monitor arm installation + full setup | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Complete overhaul (multiple items, cable mgmt) | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Installing equipment takes longer than just adjusting.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Work from home** - Desk causing neck/back pain
✅ **Laptop users** - Hunched over low screen all day
✅ **New setup** - Just bought desk/chair, want it right from start
✅ **Chronic pain** - Doctor/physio said "check your desk setup"
Why Choose Us for Ergonomic assessment in Honiton?
Monitor at correct height (no neck strain)
Keyboard and mouse positioned properly
Chair adjusted for your height
Recommendations for equipment if needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I check your current setup, ask about pain/discomfort, measure monitor height relative to your eye level, test chair adjustments. Takes about 15 minutes to identify all issues. ### Step 2: Adjustments Fix what I can with existing equipment - chair height and back support, monitor repositioning, keyboard/mouse placement. Show you the right way to sit and why. ### Step 3: Equipment & Recommendations If you need a monitor arm or other equipment, I install it properly. If you need to buy something first (footrest, separate keyboard), I recommend specific products and can come back to fit them.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton 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 Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Just bought standing desk?** I can help set that up too - correct heights for sitting and standing positions, cable management for movement, monitor positioning. Standing desks are great but only if configured properly. **Already in pain?** Ergonomic fixes help prevent things getting worse and often reduce pain, but I'm not a physio. If you've got serious back/neck problems, see a doctor first. I just make sure your desk isn't making it worse. **Remote work allowance?** A lot of employers give WFH equipment budgets now. I can provide an itemized invoice for monitor arms, chairs, or whatever you need for reimbursement. **Doesn't an assessment need a qualified ergonomist?** For formal workplace assessments, yes. For "my home office is giving me neck pain and I need it fixed," no. I adjust desks all day - I know what works and what causes problems. This is practical help, not corporate compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ergonomic assessment in Honiton
What is an ergonomic assessment?
I check your whole desk setup - monitor height, chair position, keyboard/mouse placement, lighting, cable management. Then adjust everything (or install equipment like monitor arms) so you're not getting back pain, neck pain, or eye strain from bad positioning.
Will you just tell me what's wrong or actually fix it?
Both. I assess the problems, then physically fix what I can - adjust chair, install monitor arm, reposition equipment, tidy cables. If you need to buy something (like a footrest or new keyboard), I'll recommend specific products and can fit them later.
I work from home and my back is killing me - will this help?
Probably, yes. Most home office pain comes from laptop screens too low (neck strain), chair too high/low, or keyboard position forcing awkward shoulder angles. These are all fixable positioning issues, not medical problems. Can't guarantee it'll solve everything, but it usually helps a lot.
Do I need to buy expensive equipment?
Not necessarily. Sometimes just adjusting what you have makes a huge difference. Monitor arm is the most common upgrade (£30-60) because it lets you position screen perfectly. But I'll tell you honestly if your existing stuff is fine or if something needs changing.
How long does an assessment take?
Usually 1-2 hours depending on what needs doing. Quick check and chair adjustment might be an hour. Installing monitor arm, cable management, and repositioning everything might be closer to two hours. I'll give better estimate once I know your setup.
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