Removal Companies in Exeter
Reliable, Stress-Free Moves With Giant Van. Moving home or office in Exeter takes planning, muscle and a van that actually turns up. Giant Van is one of the most trusted removal companies in Exeter, covering every postcode from EX1 in the city centre to EX6 in the Exe estuary villages.
If you are leaving a terraced house on Heavitree Road or clearing a Grade II listed flat near the Cathedral Quarter, our crews know the streets, the parking restrictions and the fastest routes. Message us in the live chat for a free, no-obligation quote.

Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
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Property Types We Handle in Exeter
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
What Makes Our Exeter Reliable Removals Different
Giant Van provides three core removal services for Exeter customers, each priced clearly so you know exactly what you are paying before a single box is lifted.
Man and Van is our most popular entry-level option, ideal for single-room moves, student relocations from the University of Exeter campus in Streatham, or small flat moves within the city. Prices start at £45 for short local runs and reach up to £300 for a full-day shift across Devon.
House Removals cover everything from a one-bedroom flat in St Thomas to a five-bedroom detached property in Pinhoe or Topsham. Our crews handle packing, loading, transport and placement at your new address. Prices range from £250 to £850 depending on property size, distance and any access challenges such as narrow lanes in the Exe Valley.
Office Removals keep your business moving with minimum downtime. We schedule around your working hours, protect IT equipment and furniture, and can handle multi-floor moves in buildings off Southernhay or the Quay business district. Office removal packages run from £300 to £600.
Every booking includes a pre-move consultation, so we assess volume, access and timing before quoting. No hidden charges, no last-minute surprises.
Getting Reliable Removals to Your Exeter Door
Exeter presents specific logistical challenges that set it apart from other Devon towns.
The city sits in a natural bowl carved by the River Exe, which means many residential streets run at steep gradients. Areas like Pennsylvania Road, Heavitree and the slopes above Magdalen Road require vehicles to be positioned carefully to avoid rollback risk when loading.
The historic core around the Cathedral and the Princesshay shopping quarter has controlled parking zones and time-restricted loading bays.
Our drivers are familiar with when loading is permitted on South Street, Fore Street and Cathedral Yard, reducing the risk of fines or delays on your move day.
Exeter's ring road system means traffic builds significantly on the A377 Cowley Bridge Road and the A30 junction at Honiton Road during morning and evening peaks.
We plan routes using real-time mapping and schedule start times to avoid the worst congestion, particularly around the M5 Junction 30 interchange at Middlemoor.
The East Devon villages served by EX5 postcodes, such as Broadclyst and Whimple, often have single-track lanes where a full-size lorry cannot pass.
For these addresses we use our medium-wheelbase vans rather than seven-and-a-half-tonne trucks, keeping the move smooth without damage to vehicles or property walls.
If you live in a first-floor flat with no lift, tell us at booking.
Our crews carry stair pads and adjust the quoted price accordingly. We never spring extra charges on the day.
Exeter Removals Pricing Guide
Giant Van offers three clear pricing tiers for exeter removals. Man and Van services start at £45 for short local moves and go up to £300 for a full-day booking. House removals are priced between £250 and £850 depending on property size, floor access and distance. Office removals run from £300 to £600, with scheduling flexibility for out-of-hours moves.
All prices include a two-person crew, vehicle, fuel and basic furniture protection. Packing materials and storage are available as optional add-ons. Message us in the live chat for your itemised written quote.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostStress-Free Reliable Removals Starts in Exeter
Exeter City Council requires at least five working days' notice to suspend a parking bay. If you are on a permit-only street in St David's or Mount Pleasant, apply as soon as your completion date is confirmed.
Our crews place boxes where they belong at the new address, which saves you hours of re-sorting. Use colour-coded tape for each room.
Washing machines need draining fully before transport. Fridge-freezers must defrost overnight. Skipping this step causes water damage and delays on the day.
It should travel in the cab, not the van. Include kettle, mugs, phone charger, toilet roll and medication. You will need these before the van is fully unpacked.
Measure tight doorframes, stairwell widths and any low overhead beams. The average Georgian terraced property in Heavitree has doorframes as narrow as 72cm, which affects sofa and wardrobe dismantling decisions.
Heating, water and internet should be active from the handover date. Cold and dark unpacking is avoidable.
Developments around the Quay and Cowick Street often have booking systems for service lifts. Missing your slot costs time and sometimes money.
How Removals in Exeter 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.

Standard Reliable Removals Inclusions in Exeter
Every Giant Van removal booking in Exeter includes a defined set of services so you can compare quotes accurately.
The following items are included as standard in all house and office removal bookings:.
Pre-move video survey or in-person assessment (your choice).
Transit-wrapped furniture protection on all upholstered items, wooden surfaces and glass panels.
Blanket padding on appliances during transit.
Full disassembly and reassembly of flat-pack and standard bedroom furniture.
Floor protection runners laid at both properties to prevent scuffing on hardwood or carpeted floors.
GPS-tracked vehicles with real-time ETA updates sent to your phone.
Public liability insurance covering property damage during loading, transit and unloading.
Friendly, trained two-person crew minimum on all house removals.
Packing materials are available as an optional add-on, including double-walled cardboard boxes, acid-free tissue for fragile items, bubble wrap rolls and wardrobe boxes with integrated hanging rails.
Ask for our packing materials bundle when booking.
Storage solutions are also available if your completion and move-in dates do not align.
We work with a secure storage facility in the Marsh Barton trading estate, five minutes from the city centre, offering short-term and long-term container hire.
Man and van bookings include driver assistance with loading and unloading as standard.
You do not need to provide any additional helpers.
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
Booking Reliable Removals in Exeter Step by Step
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In Exeter, booking your move takes less than ten minutes.
Here is exactly how the process works from first contact to move completion.
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Call or submit a quote request.
Phone or complete our online form. Have your move-out postcode, move-in postcode, preferred date and an idea of property size ready. We respond to all enquiries within two hours during business hours.
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Receive your itemised quote.
We email a written, itemised quote within 24 hours. For larger moves we schedule a free video survey so our team can assess volume accurately. There are no surprise charges: what you see in the quote is what you pay.
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day. We send a booking confirmation with your allocated crew details, vehicle registration and a contact number for your lead mover.
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Prepare for move day.
We send a reminder with a pre-move checklist three days before your scheduled date. This covers appliance prep, box labelling guidance and parking arrangement reminders.
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Move day.
Our crew arrives within the agreed two-hour arrival window, usually at 8am or 9am for morning starts. Loading, transit and unloading proceed in the agreed order. Your lead mover does a walk-round at each property before departure.
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Post-move check.
We follow up within 48 hours to confirm everything arrived in good order. Any issue raised is resolved without argument.
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Full Exeter Reliable Removals Coverage
Giant Van covers the full Exeter postcode district as well as the surrounding towns and villages that fall within daily commuting range of the city.
Within Exeter we serve: EX1 (city centre, Heavitree, Whipton), EX2 (St Thomas, Countess Wear, Alphington), EX3 (Topsham, Woodbury, Exton), EX4 (St David's, Pennsylvania, Pinhoe, Stoke Hill), EX5 (Broadclyst, Cranbrook, Whimple, Clyst St Mary), and EX6 (Kenn, Kennford, Exminster).
Beyond the core city boundary, we regularly complete moves to and from Crediton (EX17), Cullompton (EX15), Honiton (EX14), Sidmouth (EX10), Exmouth (EX8), Dawlish (EX7) and Newton Abbot (TQ12).
Long-distance exeter removals to Bristol, London, Manchester or Edinburgh are also available on request with a tailored quote.
Popular move routes our crews know well include: Exeter to Plymouth via the A38, Exeter to Torquay via the A380, and Exeter to Bristol via the M5 motorway northbound.
For cross-country moves we use two-driver rota shifts to maintain legal driving hours without delaying your delivery window.
If your destination is not listed here, call and we will confirm coverage within minutes.
We do not turn away unusual routes without checking first.
A Note From Our Exeter Team
We know Exeter 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 Exeter depends on it.
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Reliable Removals in Exeter, Every Time
There are dozens of removal companies in Exeter advertising online.
Here is what makes Giant Van a different choice.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Every person who handles your belongings works for Giant Van, has been background-checked and has completed our in-house training programme.
We do not use agency drivers or labourers picked up on the morning of your move.
We operate a modern fleet of LWB and XLWB vans maintained on a rolling schedule.
Vehicles are serviced every six months regardless of mileage.
This matters because a breakdown on your moving day is not just inconvenient, it is costly.
Our fleet reliability record means cancellations caused by mechanical failure have occurred fewer than three times in the last two years across hundreds of Exeter moves.
Transparent pricing sets us apart from removal companies that quote low and charge high.
Our itemised quotes show labour cost, vehicle cost and any applicable fuel supplement separately.
You can see where every pound goes.
We handle EX postcodes daily.
Our crews know that Bonhay Road floods under the rail viaduct after heavy rain, that Burnthouse Lane is single-file after the school on the left, and that parking on Cathedral Yard requires a specific permit on weekday mornings.
Local knowledge shortens move times and prevents avoidable problems.
Reach a member of our Exeter team through the live chat.
We are available Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
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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.
The Ideal Day for Reliable Removals in Exeter
Giant Van vs. Other Removal Companies in Exeter
Giant Van has built a straightforward reputation across Devon by doing the basics right on every job.
Our Exeter removal teams combine genuine local knowledge with a no-nonsense approach to pricing and customer contact.
From a single-item collection near Fore Street to a full four-bedroom house move out to Topsham or Pinhoe, we apply the same care to every item.
We are not the cheapest option in the market and we do not try to be.
We are the team that turns up on time, works efficiently and leaves your new home in good order.
Ready to get moving?
Message Giant Van in the live chat to speak directly with our Exeter bookings team.
We are open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
Give us your move date, postcodes and a rough idea of property size and we will have a written quote back to you within 24 hours.
Exeter removals done properly, at a fair price, with a crew that knows the city.
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Removal Companies in Exeter — FAQs
How much do removal companies in Exeter charge for a two-bedroom house move?
A two-bedroom house removal in Exeter with Giant Van typically costs between £300 and £450, depending on access at both addresses, the number of boxes and if you need packing assistance. Moves within the same EX1 or EX4 postcode sit at the lower end. Moves from EX1 to EX5 villages like Broadclyst or Whimple sit higher.
Call for an exact quote.
Do I need to book a parking suspension for my move in Exeter?
If your property is on a permit-only or double-yellow street in Exeter, yes, a parking suspension is strongly recommended. Exeter City Council requires at least five working days' notice to suspend a bay. Areas like St David's, Mount Pleasant and parts of Heavitree regularly need suspensions. Our team can advise on if your specific address requires one.
We do not organise suspensions on your behalf but will guide you through the process.
Can Giant Van move me out of student accommodation near the University of Exeter campus?
Yes. We complete student moves from the Streatham Campus area, including Duryard, New North Road and Hoopern Street properties, as well as private accommodation around Pennsylvania and St David's. Man and van bookings start at £45 and suit single-room or studio moves.
We can coordinate with university departure deadlines and work early morning slots to beat campus traffic on Stocker Road during peak checkout weeks.
Does Giant Van offer storage if my completion dates do not align?
Yes. If your sale completes before your purchase is ready, we can move your belongings into a secure container facility in the Marsh Barton trading estate, about two miles from the city centre. Short-term and long-term storage is available. We collect from your old address and deliver to your new one when you are ready.
Contact us on to get a combined removal and storage quote in one call.
How far in advance should I book Exeter removals in summer?
At least four weeks ahead for summer moves, and ideally six weeks if you are moving in late June or September when University of Exeter students are also relocating. Fridays and end-of-month dates fill fastest across the whole year. Mid-week dates in July and August sometimes still have availability at three weeks' notice.
Call as soon as your completion date is confirmed to check current calendar availability for your preferred slot.
Will Giant Van disassemble and reassemble furniture at my new Exeter address?
Yes. Disassembly and reassembly of flat-pack and standard bedroom furniture is included as standard in all house removal packages. This covers bed frames, wardrobes, dining tables and most flat-pack units. We bring the tools needed. Very large bespoke items or fitted furniture that requires specialist joinery work falls outside standard scope.
Mention any large or unusual pieces when you request your quote so we can assess them properly.
Do you move to and from villages outside Exeter in the EX5 postcode area?
Yes. We regularly serve EX5 villages including Broadclyst, Cranbrook, Whimple, Clyst St Mary and Aylesbeare. Many of these lanes are narrow, so we use medium-wheelbase vans rather than full lorries to avoid access problems. Pricing for village moves is similar to equivalent Exeter city moves, with a small rural supplement applied on single-track road addresses.
Call and give us your postcode for an accurate figure.
Is there a minimum booking time for a man and van in Exeter?
Our man and van service has a half-hour minimum, which starts from when the crew arrives at your collection address. For very small jobs such as a single sofa collection near Sidwell Street or a few boxes from a bedsit in St Thomas, two hours is usually more than enough time.
For larger single-room moves or collections involving a staircase, we recommend budgeting three hours. Call and describe your load for an honest time estimate.
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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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