Man and Van Devon
Moving in Devon is rarely straightforward. Narrow medieval lanes in Exeter city centre, steep hills in Totnes, and rural tracks on Dartmoor's edge all demand a driver who knows what they are doing. Giant Van sends fully insured, experienced movers with the right vehicle for your job.
We handle a single-item collection from St Thomas or a full flat clearance in Heavitree, we cover it. Same-day availability, instant online quotes, and real-time GPS tracking on every move. Message us in the live chat or book in seconds through our app.
Man and van services across Devon, including Exeter (EX1-EX4), Exmouth (EX8), Sidmouth (EX10), Tiverton (EX16), Barnstaple (EX31-EX32), Torquay (TQ1-TQ2), and all surrounding postcodes. Same-day moves start from £80.
Standard man and van from £48.
Message us in the live chat or book via the Giant Van app.
We cover every Devon postcode seven days a week including bank holidays.
Fully insured.
GPS tracked.
Instant quotes available online.
- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
Properties We Cover in Devon
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Devon Man and Van at a Glance
For Man and Van Devon, a man with a van in Exeter and Devon costs between £45 and £300 depending on the job size, distance, and access conditions. That range covers single-item furniture deliveries up to full flat or studio moves across the county.
Our most common Devon jobs are student moves around the EX1 and EX4 postcodes near the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus, flat clearances in Heavitree and St Thomas, and house moves between coastal towns like Exmouth, Dawlish, and Teignmouth.
Devon is the third largest county in England by area, stretching from the Somerset border in the north to Plymouth in the south-west. That scale matters when you are pricing a move. A short hop within Exeter city centre sits at the lower end of the £45-£300 band.
A full-day move from Exeter to Barnstaple, a 40-mile run on the A361, sits at the higher end. We price every job individually so you pay for exactly what you need.
For larger Devon moves, our house removal service starts at £250. Office relocations begin at £300. If you only need furniture moved, expect to pay £45-£120 for a single item like a sofa or wardrobe. Packing assistance is available from £150. Every job includes a fully insured vehicle, a professional driver, and a helper for loading and unloading.
There are no hidden call-out fees, fuel surcharges, or weekend penalties on standard bookings.
Loading and Unloading for Man and Van in Devon
Devon presents access challenges that do not exist in most UK counties.
The city of Exeter has a pedestrianised core around Fore Street and South Street where no van access is possible before 10:30am on weekdays.
Jobs in the Cathedral Quarter, within 200 metres of Exeter Cathedral on Cathedral Close, require careful planning around tourist foot traffic and restricted zones enforced seven days a week.
Heavitree Road, one of Exeter's busiest residential corridors between the EX1 and EX2 postcode boundary, has restricted parking bays from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Our team books suspension permits in advance for moves on this road to avoid delays.
In St Thomas, the area west of the River Exe around Cowick Street, parking is tight and vehicles often need to double-park briefly during loading.
We carry cones and warning signs for these situations.
Outside Exeter, the B3212 across Dartmoor between Moretonhampstead and Yelverton narrows to a single track in multiple places.
We do not send large Luton vans on this route.
For farms, holiday lets, and rural properties accessed via the Dartmoor lanes around Chagford and Drewsteignton, we use smaller Transit-sized vans to avoid getting stuck on banked hedgerow roads with no passing places.
On the north Devon coast, the coastal road through Lynton and Lynmouth drops 500 feet in under a mile. Our drivers know where the steep sections begin.
We assess every Devon address before confirming a booking to make sure we send the right vehicle.
Man and Van Prices in Devon
Man and Van: £45-£300 | House Removals: £250-£850 | Office Removals: £300-£600 | Single Furniture Item: £45-£120 | Packing Service: from £150 | Piano Moving: £150-£400 | Same-Day Service: from £80 | Long Distance: from £500. All prices include van, driver, and one helper. VAT included. No hidden fees. Instant quote via app or message us in the live chat.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostHow to Prepare for Man and Van in Devon
These five steps will save you time and money on your booking day.
Exeter City Council operates residential parking zones across St Leonard's, Newtown, and Pennsylvania Road. If your postcode starts EX1, EX2, or EX4, look up your zone on the council's online map. Our team can apply for a temporary suspension permit but we need five working days' notice.
Victorian terraces around Heavitree and Polsloe Road often have internal doors as narrow as 27 inches. A standard two-seat sofa will not pass through a 27-inch door without removing the feet and sometimes tilting the frame. Tell us your doorway widths when you book and we will prepare accordingly.
Our same-day service across Devon starts from £80. Slots fill quickly between May and September when student moves and holiday cottage changeovers peak. Calling us on before 9am gives you the best chance of a same-day slot.
IKEA units with 6mm cam bolts take time to strip down on-site. If you disassemble wardrobes and bed frames the night before, our team can load directly without the additional dismantling time on the clock.
If your property is accessed via an unmade lane, a ford, or a field gate, say so when you book. We will confirm the right vehicle size and carry tow-out equipment for soft ground if needed.
How Removals in Devon Work
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.
Man and Van in Devon: No Hidden Fees
Every man and van booking with Giant Van in Devon includes a fixed list of services.
There are no optional add-ons hidden behind an asterisk.
Here is exactly what comes with your booking.
A fully insured transit-type van suitable for your job size.
We match the vehicle to the volume you describe at booking.
If you are moving a student room in EX4, you get a smaller van with no wasted capacity.
If you are clearing a two-bed flat in Topsham, you get a larger Luton with a tail lift where the property allows it.
A professional driver with verified identification and a current driving licence check.
Our Devon drivers complete a regional induction covering Exeter's restricted zones, Dartmoor lane protocols, and coastal access routes before they take on live jobs.
One trained helper for loading and unloading.
The helper is included in your quoted price.
For heavy or bulky items such as sofas, double wardrobes, American-style fridge-freezers, and upright pianos, we can add a second helper for an additional fee agreed before your job starts.
Real-time GPS tracking via the Giant Van app.
You can watch your van's location from the moment your move begins.
You will also receive an SMS notification 30 minutes before arrival so you can prepare your property.
Furniture blankets and strapping equipment to protect your belongings during transit.
We carry at least six moving blankets on every Devon job.
Fragile and glass items are wrapped on-site using materials we carry in the van.
If you want professional packing before the move day, our packing service starts from £150 and can be booked alongside your van.
DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
The Devon Man and Van Booking Guide
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Booking Giant Van for a Devon move takes under three minutes.
Here is the process from first contact to move complete.
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Get your instant quote.
Visit our website or open the Giant Van app. Enter your collection postcode, your delivery postcode, and a brief description of what you are moving. The app returns a quote in under 30 seconds. For unusual items or complex access conditions, call and speak to a member of our team.
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Choose your date and time.
Available slots appear in the app calendar. Same-day slots are marked in green. Next-day and advance bookings are shown up to 30 days ahead. Devon bookings during summer months fill faster, particularly for Exeter city centre addresses and coastal towns like Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, and Seaton.
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Confirm your details.
Add the full address including any access notes such as entry codes, steep driveways, or narrow lanes. If you are on the first floor or above, tell us now. Our team uses this information to bring the right equipment and allocate the right amount of time.
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Pay securely through the app.
We accept all major debit and credit cards. Payment is taken at booking confirmation. For corporate and account customers, we offer invoice billing on 30-day terms.
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Receive confirmation and track your van.
A confirmation email arrives within two minutes of booking. On move day, you get a tracking link via SMS. The link shows your driver's live location on a map. When the job is done, you rate your experience in the app.
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Man and Van In and Out of Devon
Giant Van covers the whole of Devon.
Our most active service areas are listed below with their postcode prefixes for reference.
Exeter city and suburbs: EX1 (city centre, St James, Heavitree), EX2 (Topsham, Countess Wear, Alphington), EX3 (Topsham, Clyst St George), EX4 (St Thomas, Cowley, University area, Pinhoe).
East Devon: EX5 (Cranbrook, Broadclyst), EX6 (Chudleigh, Exminster), EX8 (Exmouth), EX9 (Budleigh Salterton), EX10 (Sidmouth), EX11 (Ottery St Mary), EX12 (Seaton, Beer), EX13 (Axminster), EX14 (Honiton).
Mid Devon: EX15 (Cullompton), EX16 (Tiverton), EX17 (Crediton).
North Devon: EX31 (Barnstaple), EX32 (Barnstaple), EX33 (Braunton), EX34 (Ilfracombe), EX35 (Lynton), EX36 (South Molton), EX37 (Umberleigh), EX38 (Great Torrington), EX39 (Bideford).
South Devon and Dartmouth: TQ1 (Torquay), TQ2 (Torquay), TQ3 (Paignton), TQ4 (Paignton, Goodrington), TQ5 (Brixham), TQ6 (Dartmouth), TQ7 (Kingsbridge), TQ9 (Totnes), TQ10 (South Brent), TQ12 (Newton Abbot), TQ13 (Bovey Tracey, Moretonhampstead), TQ14 (Teignmouth, Dawlish).
Dartmoor and West Devon: EX20 (Okehampton), PL19 (Tavistock), PL20 (Yelverton, Horrabridge), PL21 (Ivybridge).
If your postcode is not listed above, message us in live chat.
We cover the full county and will confirm availability for your specific address within minutes.
A Note From Our Devon Team
We know Devon well. Our drivers navigate the local streets daily, handling everything from narrow terraced house access to large detached properties. Every move is treated with care because our reputation in Devon depends on it.
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Man and Van Done Right in Devon
Giant Van is fully insured to goods-in-transit level on every Devon job. If something is damaged during loading, transit, or unloading, you are covered. We do not offer reduced liability policies or make you prove replacement value. Our insurance covers the full declared value of your belongings on every booking.
We are available seven days a week including bank holidays. Our Devon team works Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, and every public holiday in the calendar. There is no weekend or bank holiday surcharge on our man and van rate.
Our GPS tracking system is live from the moment your driver sets off. You are never left wondering where your van is. Customers in rural Devon particularly value this feature because our drivers often navigate lanes that are not accurately mapped on standard sat-nav systems. Our drivers use verified Devon route data rather than generic mapping.
We quote accurately and do not revise prices upward on the day. The price you receive in the app is the price you pay unless you add significant items or change your address after confirmation. If your job takes less time than quoted, we do not charge for the unused time on hourly bookings.
Our drivers cover Devon's specialist geography every week. They know that the one-way system on South Street in Exeter changes direction at 4pm. They know that the car park behind St Davids station on Station Road charges LGVs at a higher rate and can block exit.
They know which Dartmoor car parks take a Luton van and which have height barriers. This local knowledge saves time on every job.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
Devon Man and Van: Best Days to Book
Knowing the peaks and troughs helps you plan your move more effectively.
This window covers University of Exeter's student move-out and move-in cycle, summer holiday cottage changeovers across the south Devon coast, and the general residential peak of the UK summer market. During this period, same-day slots in Exeter EX1 and EX4 postcodes are typically gone by 10am.
This aligns with the Easter school holiday and the end-of-Q1 office relocation cycle. Tiverton and Crediton businesses tend to relocate in this window because it falls between the Christmas shutdown and the summer staffing changes.
Autumn availability is excellent across the whole county. Roads are quieter, parking restrictions are less contested, and our team can often accept same-day bookings with as little as two hours' notice.
Afternoon jobs in Exeter city centre can be slowed by school run traffic on routes like Topsham Road and Heavitree Road between 3pm and 4:30pm.
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Giant Van vs Other Devon Removal Options
Giant Van has completed thousands of moves across Devon since launching.
Our drivers carry regional maps, know the restricted zones, and arrive with the right equipment.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Every van you book is operated by a vetted Giant Van employee on a confirmed salary.
That means consistent standards on every job, not the variability that comes with a driver marketplace model.
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Get an instant quote in the app or message us in the live chat.
Our team answers seven days a week from 7am to 9pm.
Same-day bookings are possible if you message us before noon.
We cover every Devon postcode from Lynton in the north to Salcombe in the south.
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Man and Van Devon — FAQs
How much does a man with a van cost in Exeter, Devon?
A man with a van in Exeter, Devon costs between £45 and £300 with Giant Van. Single-item furniture moves start at £45. A full studio or one-bed flat clearance within Exeter typically costs £80-£150. Moves across Devon to towns like Barnstaple or Plymouth sit at the higher end. Get an instant quote via the app or call.
Do you offer same-day man and van in Devon?
Yes. Giant Van's same-day man and van service in Devon starts from £80. Same-day slots are available seven days a week including bank holidays. Message us before noon to book a same-day slot. Between June and September, slots fill quickly in Exeter city centre and coastal towns, so earlier is better.
Can you move furniture to or from rural Devon properties?
Yes. We regularly move furniture to and from rural properties across Dartmoor, Exmoor, and the South Devon AONB. We assess every rural address at booking and send the right vehicle size for the lane width and access conditions. Properties on unmade tracks or accessed via fords are handled using smaller Transit-sized vans to avoid access problems.
Are you insured for moves in Devon?
Yes. Every Giant Van booking in Devon is covered by goods-in-transit insurance at full replacement value. You do not pay extra for this cover and there is no long-term commitment claim threshold to worry about. If an item is damaged during your move, contact us and we handle the claim directly without requiring you to prove original cost.
Do you cover north Devon as well as Exeter?
Yes. Giant Van covers the whole of Devon including north Devon postcodes EX31 to EX39 covering Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Lynton, and Great Torrington. Long-distance moves from north Devon to Exeter or beyond are priced from £500. Call for an accurate quote on north Devon routes.
Can I track my van on moving day in Devon?
Yes. Every Giant Van booking includes live GPS tracking via our app. From the moment your driver sets off, you can see the van's exact location on a map. You also receive an SMS notification 30 minutes before arrival. This is particularly useful for rural Devon addresses where arrival times can vary due to lane conditions and road closures.
Do you help with packing for Devon moves?
Yes. Professional packing is available as an add-on to any man and van booking in Devon. Packing starts from £150 and can be booked for the same day as your move or the day before. Our team brings all packing materials including boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and tissue paper. Book packing alongside your van through the app or by calling.
What is the best time to book a man and van in Devon?
The quietest and easiest time to book is mid-October to mid-November and the second half of January. Weekday morning slots between 8am and 11am complete fastest. Avoid Saturday afternoons in Exeter city centre between July and August when multiple student and holiday changeover moves compete for the same parking bays and access windows simultaneously.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, s.49 (reasonable care and skill)
Section 49 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a service you pay for must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
- CMA — what businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices
The Competition and Markets Authority's guidance on how a business has to present its prices and offers.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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