Best Removal Companies in Exeter

Our vetted removal companies provide three service levels, so you can match the move to your own circumstances. For a studio or one-bedroom flat in or around Exeter, man-and-van is often the most cost-effective option while still giving proper care to your belongings. It suits people with only a few items of furniture and who are happy to pack for themselves. Smaller vehicles also get through Exeter’s narrower residential streets more easily than larger removal lorries.

Standard removals are the most common choice for families moving from two to three-bedroom homes, and that makes sense given how much of Exeter’s housing stock falls into that range. With this service, the removal team loads, transports, and unloads your belongings while you keep an eye on proceedings. You decide how packing is handled, but the heavy lifting and transport are taken care of by professionals. Our vetted teams usually send two to three movers, along with a vehicle that suits the amount being moved.

Full packing is especially useful for larger family homes, or when work and family life leave little room for packing boxes. Our removal team can come to your Exeter property days before moving day and pack everything, from daily essentials to delicate items. It adds £200-£400 depending on property size, yet it saves you from trying to fit packing around an already busy week. For period homes with antiques or fragile traditional features, having professional packers on hand is often money well spent.

Think about the realities of your own move before settling on a service. A terraced house might make full packing the sensible choice, simply because narrow stairs and box loads do not mix well. A straightforward move from a modern detached home may only call for standard removals. Our instant quote system lets you compare all three service levels side by side.

Good packing is the starting point for any successful Exeter move, whatever service level you choose. We suggest beginning at least three weeks before moving day, because leaving it to the last minute is how damage and forgotten items happen. Start with lofts, garages, and spare rooms, where rarely used belongings tend to sit, then work through the everyday things. Many Exeter homes have older storage spaces that have collected odds and ends for years, so giving yourself time to sort properly is worthwhile.

Decluttering before you pack is a practical way to cut both effort and cost. Exeter has everything from modest terraced houses to substantial detached properties, and the amount you own directly affects the removal price. Go through wardrobes, cupboards, and storage areas carefully, and pass unwanted items on through donation, recycling, or sale. Every box removed means less packing, lower transport costs, and an easier unpacking job at the other end. Local charity shops are glad of furniture and household donations.

Fragile items need the right materials and a bit of care, and our vetted removal companies can advise on both. China, glassware, electronics, and artwork should be wrapped properly in bubble wrap and packing paper before they go into boxes. Mark every fragile box clearly, and make sure the removal team knows which ones need extra handling. In period Exeter homes, where antiques and specialist pieces are common, bespoke crating can be a smart option. Our removal partners can arrange custom crating for especially valuable or delicate items.

Preparation is not just about boxes, it also means getting access and paperwork in order. Clear the pathways through your Exeter property so removal teams can move bulky items without obstruction. We also advise photographing valuable possessions before the move for insurance records. Keep a separate essentials box ready with medication, phone chargers, important documents, and the things you will need in the first 24 hours in your new home. Having utility transfer paperwork to hand makes the new property easier to set up straight away.

Sometimes the move date does not line up neatly with the day you can get into your new home, and storage then becomes part of the plan. Our network of vetted removal companies includes partners with secure storage facilities across Devon, from small lockers for boxes to room-sized units for full household contents. Storage is especially handy when completion dates do not match, or when you need time to get the new place ready before everything arrives.

Short-term storage starts from £20 per week for compact units that hold around 50 boxes, or the contents of a one-bedroom flat. Larger units for complete storage from a three-bedroom home usually run from £40-£80 per week. Climate-controlled options give extra protection to sensitive items, while 24-hour security keeps belongings safe throughout the stay. Our vetted storage partners have facilities conveniently placed for access from Exeter and the wider Devon area.

Every removal booked through Homemove comes with comprehensive transit insurance as standard, with cover up to £50,000 for your belongings while they are being moved. That goes beyond the basic third-party liability some budget operators rely on, so you have proper financial protection if damage or loss happens. It is sensible to review the exact terms with your chosen removal company so the cover matches your property value. The insurance applies during loading, transit, and unloading.

Antiques, artwork, and jewellery can need extra specified insurance on top of the standard transit cover. Period homes in Exeter often contain valuable traditional pieces, and those deserve particular attention. Before booking, talk through any high-value items with our vetted removal companies, because they may be able to arrange extended cover or point you towards specialist insurers who know valuable household goods. Standard valuations often leave out antique furniture, vintage collections, and family heirlooms that have increased in value over time.