Exmouth, Devon

Removals in Exmouth, from a single van to a full house move

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Six kinds of move

Whatever is being moved, and wherever it is going.

When is it busiest?

A rough guide to how fast moving dates fill up, by month and by day of the week. Quieter days are easier to book.

By month

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By day

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What goes in what

The usual way to pack the things that break, bend or weigh too much.

ItemPack it withRemember
Glasses and chinaWrapped one by one in paper, in a small, strong box.Heaviest at the bottom, lightest on top, and no gaps.
BooksSmall boxes only, packed flat.A full box of books is too heavy for most people to lift.
TVs and screensThe original box, or a blanket and a strong box.Always carried and stored upright.
Hanging clothesWardrobe boxes, or bags if the firm allows it.Saves hours at the other end.
MattressesA mattress bag.Keeps it clean in the van and in storage.
Pictures and mirrorsCorner protectors and a mirror box.Carried on their edge, never stacked flat.

Not on the van

  • Paint, white spirit and other flammables
  • Gas bottles and fuel
  • Aerosols, bleach and strong chemicals
  • Fireworks, batteries and anything that can burn
  • Frozen and fresh food
  • Plants, which firms often decline to carry
  • Jewellery, cash and documents. Carry these yourself
Hands wrapping a green ceramic plate in brown paper above an open cardboard box
Two movers carrying a green sofa down a narrow staircase with a handrail

Check the access before the day

Most delays on moving day come from the doors, the stairs and the parking, not from the van.

  • Where the van will parkIf there is no space, ask the council that looks after the road about a parking bay suspension. It needs notice, so allow a week or more.
  • How far the carry isThe longer the walk from the door to the van, the longer the job. Tell the firm if you have a long drive, a path or steps.
  • Stairs and liftsCount the flights at both ends, and say whether there is a lift. A lift in a block of flats often has to be booked.
  • Doors and cornersMeasure the sofa, the wardrobe and the stairwell. A big piece that will not turn the corner is better found out in advance.
  • Narrow streetsRoads near the seafront and in the older parts of town can be tight, especially in summer, so a smaller van or a shuttle may be better.
  • The keysOn the day of a house sale, the time you get the keys sets the day. Agree a plan with the firm for a late completion.

How far are you going?

Distance changes the way a move is planned and priced. The miles are in a straight line from Exmouth, and the road is longer.

Local

Under 25 miles

  • Exeter9 mi
  • Topsham5 mi
  • Budleigh Salterton4 mi
  • Sidmouth9 mi

Usually one day, with the price set by how much there is and how long it takes.

Regional

25 to 100 miles

  • Taunton31 mi
  • Plymouth36 mi
  • Cardiff60 mi
  • Bristol68 mi
  • Bournemouth68 mi

Still one day, with an early start. The price follows the volume and the miles.

Long distance

Over 100 miles

  • Southampton90 mi
  • Birmingham145 mi
  • London156 mi
  • Manchester204 mi

A full day on the road, and sometimes an overnight stop. A part load can share a van.

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What a removals quote should say

So that you know what you are paying for, and what happens if something changes on the day.

  • Whether the price is fixed or an estimate, and what could change it
  • A survey, in person or by video, for anything beyond a small move
  • The vehicle, the number of people and the hours
  • Packing materials and packing, and whether they are included
  • Taking apart and putting back beds and wardrobes
  • What the access at both ends has been assumed to be
  • The insurance cover for your goods while they are in the van
  • Cancellation terms, and the deposit
Two movers each carrying stacked cardboard boxes across a bright empty room with arched windows

British Association of Removers

Members follow a code of practice. Ask whether the firm belongs and what it covers.

Goods in transit insurance

Cover for your things while they are being moved. Ask for the level of cover and the excess.

Written terms

The price, the date, what is included and what is not, all in writing before the day.

Exmouth and the places around it

Read like a tide table: each place, its distance from the centre of Exmouth in miles in a straight line, and the compass heading to reach it.

Places around Exmouth
PlaceDistanceHeading
Starcross1.6 miWNW
Lympstone2.1 miNNW
Dawlish Warren2.0 miSW
Dawlish3.5 miSW
Budleigh Salterton3.9 miE
Woodbury4.0 miN
Topsham5.0 miNNW
Exminster5.5 miNW
Teignmouth6.2 miSW
Sidmouth8.8 miENE
Exeter8.8 miNW
Ottery St Mary10.9 miNNE

Postcode areas: EX8 and EX9, with EX3, EX6, EX2, EX10 and EX11 nearby.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on how much you have, how far you are going, the access at both ends and whether packing is included. A written quote, after a survey for anything but a small move, is the best guide.

As soon as you have a date. Fridays, the end of the month and the summer fill up first, so a few weeks ahead is sensible, and longer in the holidays.

A man and van suits a small move, a student room or a few large items. A house move needs a team and a bigger vehicle, and the quote should say how many people will come.

Many do, as an extra. Packing is priced by the room or by the hour, and the quote should say whether boxes, paper and tape are included.

The keys often arrive in the afternoon, which can turn a morning load into an evening one. Tell the firm early, and ask about their plan if the move runs late.

Flammables, gas, fuel, aerosols, fresh food and often plants. Keep jewellery, cash and documents with you, and ask your firm for its full list.

Many firms offer storage, with the goods collected and delivered back to the door. Say how long you need it, and ask how the goods are kept and insured.

Yes: Exmouth and the villages around it, and the nearby towns of Exeter, Dawlish, Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Enter your postcode in the form to start.

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