Horsebox cleaning in Exeter
Professional horsebox cleaning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Horsebox cleaned inside and out. Mucked out, swept, washed, and left ready for your next journey - whether that's competition, hunting, or general hacking.
Nobody Likes Cleaning Out Horseboxes
Mucking out a horsebox is proper graft - scraping floors, hauling muck, washing down in all weathers. If you'd rather spend your time riding than scrubbing out your box, I'll sort it.
💡 Pro tip: Regular cleaning prevents build-up that damages floors and makes deep cleans a nightmare. But I've dealt with horseboxes that haven't been properly done in years.
Proper Clean vs Quick Sweep
| ✅ Thorough Clean | ❌ Quick Sweep |
|---|---|
| Floor scraped clean, swept properly | Surface muck moved around |
| Walls and partitions washed | Left dirty and stained |
| Exterior washed, presentable | Exterior neglected |
| Matting option cleaned under | Muck festering underneath |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Muck Out | Remove all bedding, sweep and scrape floor |
| Interior | Wash walls, partitions, and fixtures |
| Exterior | Wash down outside, clean ramp |
📦 What's Included
- Full interior muck out
- Walls and partitions cleaned
- Exterior wash
- Ramp and door cleaning
- Option to lift matting
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Light clean (single trip) | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Full clean (regular use) | 3 hrs | £160 |
| Deep clean (neglected) | 4 hrs | £210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Competition prep - want box looking smart
✅ End of season - needs proper deep clean
✅ Regular maintenance - easier than doing it yourself
✅ Selling the box - presentation matters
Why Choose Us for Horsebox cleaning in Exeter?
Properly mucked out and swept
Interior and exterior cleaned
Matting lifted and cleaned under
Ready for competition or journey
What to Expect
Step 1: Muck Out
Remove bedding and muck, sweep and scrape the floor clean. Barrow it to your muck heap or designated area.
Step 2: Interior Clean
Wash down walls, partitions, breast bars, and tie rings. Scrub floor if needed. Lift matting if requested.
Step 3: Exterior
Wash down outside - sides, front, and ramp. Clean windows and lights while I'm at it.
🔧 DIY Tips
Horsebox cleaning is one you can definitely do yourself:
🔧 What you need
- Shavings fork and shovel
- Stiff brush or yard broom
- Bucket and sponge
- Hose or pressure washer
- Wheelbarrow
🛠️ Efficient cleaning
- Remove all muck and bedding first
- Sweep from front to back (toward ramp)
- Scrape stuck-on muck with edge of shovel
- Wash walls from top down
- Rinse floor thoroughly
- Leave ramp down to air dry
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not lifting matting regularly (rots floor underneath)
- Using too much water (takes forever to dry)
- Forgetting to clean partition gaps (muck builds up)
- Not checking drain holes (get blocked)
💡 Pro trick: Sprinkle sawdust on wet muck before sweeping - absorbs moisture and makes it way easier to clear out. Old racing yard trick.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Competition season? Book regular cleans to keep on top of it. Much easier than massive end-of-season deep clean.
Floor condition: While cleaning, I'll check your floor condition. Rotting rubber matting or damaged floors are common - I'll let you know if something needs attention.
Devon weather: Try to get boxes cleaned on dry days if possible - they dry out faster. But I'll do it in any weather if you need it sorted.
Disposal: Most people have a muck heap I can barrow to. If you need muck removing from site, that's an extra charge depending on volume and disposal location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a horsebox clean?
Full muck out - sweep and scrape the floor, clean walls and partitions, wash down exterior, clean ramp and fixtures. If you want matting lifted and cleaned underneath, just mention it when booking.
Do I need to provide water and power?
Water definitely helps - either a hose or I'll bring water in containers. Don't need power for most jobs. If your horsebox is really caked, a pressure washer makes life easier but not essential.
Can you clean livestock trailers and cattle boxes?
Yes - same process really. Muck out, scrub down, wash exterior. Livestock trailers are often messier than horseboxes so might take longer, but I'll give you a quote based on condition.
How long does it take?
Light clean after a single journey - about 2 hours. Full deep clean after competition season or winter - 3-4 hours. Depends how caked it is really.
Will you dispose of the muck?
If you've got a muck heap or area to put it, I'll barrow it there. If you need it removing from site, that's extra - depends on volume and where I need to take it.
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