Car exterior wash in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional car exterior wash help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Car hand washed at your home. Proper wash with good products, dried off properly, not a scratch or water spot in sight.
### Skip the Queue, Get a Better Wash
Driving to the car wash, queuing, sitting in the booth while brushes attack your paintwork - there's a better way. **Hand wash at your home** while you get on with your day.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Automatic car washes with rotating brushes scratch paint every single time. Hand washing with proper technique doesn't.
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### Hand Wash vs Automatic
| ✅ Hand Washed Properly | ❌ Automatic Car Wash | |------------------------|----------------------| | Gentle on paintwork | Brushes scratch paint | | Actually cleans properly | Misses half the dirt | | Dried to avoid spots | Drive off wet and streaky | | Done while you're home | Drive there, queue, waste time |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Exterior Wash**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Rinse** | Pre-rinse to remove loose dirt | | **Wash** | Two-bucket method, quality car shampoo | | **Windows** | All glass cleaned inside and out | | **Dry** | Microfiber dry to prevent water spots |
**📦 What Gets Cleaned** - Full body panels - All windows and mirrors - Wheels and wheel arches - Lights front and rear - Door shuts and boot lip - Number plates
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### Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Standard car wash | 45-60 mins | **£60** | | Large SUV/van | 60-75 mins | **£60-£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. I bring all supplies.*
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### Why Hand Wash?
✅ **Protects your paint** - no scratches from brushes
✅ **Actually gets clean** - attention to details automatics miss
✅ **Convenient** - done at your home, your schedule
✅ **Maintains value** - clean car = better resale
Why Choose Us for Car exterior wash in Ottery St Mary?
Done at your home while you work
No queue at car wash
Hand washed properly - no brushes
Dried off to avoid water spots
What to Expect
### Step 1: Pre-Rinse Hose down the car to remove loose dirt, grit, and debris. Don't want to grind that into the paint during washing. ### Step 2: Hand Wash Two-bucket method (one wash, one rinse) working from top to bottom. Quality car shampoo, proper wash mitt, no scratches. ### Step 3: Dry and Finish Dried with microfiber cloths to avoid water spots. Windows polished. Job done.
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
> 🚗 **Regular washes?** I can set up a monthly service - same day each month, car's always clean, you don't have to think about it. **Often combined with:** - Car interior clean - Wax and polish - Headlight restoration **Winter tip:** Salt from roads wrecks paint and causes rust. More frequent washes in winter actually save you money long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car exterior wash in Ottery St Mary
Why pay someone to wash my car when there's a car wash down the road?
Because automatic car washes scratch your paint with their brushes, and standing in a jet wash bay in the rain is miserable. I come to your home, hand wash it properly while you're doing other stuff, dry it off so there's no water spots. It's convenience and better results.
Do I need to provide water and equipment?
If you've got an outside tap I can use, that's perfect. I bring all the wash equipment, soap, buckets, and cloths. If you haven't got outside water access, let me know when booking - might need a different setup.
Will you clean the windows as well?
Yes - full exterior wash includes windows, mirrors, lights, the lot. Not just the paint. You'll be able to see out of them again.
Can you do it on my driveway or does it need to be on grass?
Driveway's fine - that's where most people want it done. Just needs somewhere for runoff water to go (drain or soakaway). Gravel, tarmac, concrete, block paving - all work.
How long does a proper wash take?
45 minutes to an hour for a standard car. Longer if it's properly minging or you've got a massive SUV. I'll give you a time estimate when you book.
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Got multiple jobs?
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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