Best Removal Companies in Torquay: Comparing Your Torbay Options
/Most people moving in Torbay end up with a shortlist of three or four removal firms, and websites rarely make the differences easy to see. This guide lays out five companies that move households across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, using only what each one publishes about itself. We have put our own company first. Empire Removals is a family run removal company about fifteen minutes from Torquay, rated 4.9 on Google from over 75 reviews. If you would like a price while you compare, you can Get a Free Quote and we will book your survey.
Torbay Removal Companies Compared
Each entry below is taken from the company's own website, checked in November 2026. Where a firm does not say something publicly, the table at the end of this section says so instead of guessing.
1. Empire Removals
Empire Removals is a family run business based at 28 Hunterswell Road in Newton Abbot, about fifteen minutes from Torquay along the A380. We move homes and businesses across the whole of Torbay, from Babbacombe, Wellswood and Chelston in Torquay to Preston and Goodrington in Paignton and the harbour streets of Brixham.
Every move starts with a free survey at your home or by video, or from a short WhatsApp walkthrough if a visit is hard to arrange. We check the parking at both addresses, the gradient and width of the road, the carry from the van to the door, and the stairs and lifts. On Torbay's hill roads these details decide the vehicle and crew size, so they are built into a fixed quote in writing. The price you agree is the price you pay.
Free boxes and tape come with every move. Our team can pack the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items, with each box labelled by room, and beds and wardrobes are dismantled and rebuilt at the new address.
We also move offices, shops and small businesses across Torbay, usually in the evening or at the weekend so your team loses as little working time as possible. Desks, IT equipment and files are labelled to a plan of the new layout. Every job is fully insured, and our Newton Abbot storage can hold your belongings if completion dates do not line up.
For more on how we work in the town, see our removals Torquay page.
2. Michael Garrett Removals & Storage
Michael Garrett Removals & Storage is a family run company at Unit B, Westfield Business Park on Long Road in Paignton (TQ4 7AU). It says it was established in 1973. It offers domestic and commercial removals, business and office moves, including IT relocations and office furniture, plus long and short term storage with police-linked alarm systems. It also sells packing materials, offers part and return loads, and covers moves across the UK and overseas, with free estimates.
3. Perrymans Removals
Perrymans is a family run removal and storage company at Unit 12, Torbay Business Park, Woodview Road, Paignton (TQ4 7HP), with lines for Torbay, Kingsbridge and Plymouth. It says it was established in 1950 and is now led by a father and daughter. Services include removals, packing, purpose-built storage units and house clearance. It states that it is fully insured, handles house and office relocations, and offers free quotations.
4. Move Southwest
Move Southwest is a family run removal company based in Torbay, covering Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and the wider Devon area, including Exeter, Newton Abbot and the South Hams. It states that it is fully insured. Its services include home removals, long-distance and international moves, full and part packing, dismantling, and short and long-term storage. Customers can complete a free online survey and receive a no-obligation quote.
5. Whitehill Removals & Storage
Whitehill Removals & Storage describes itself as a specialist in domestic and commercial removals and storage across Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Brixham, Teignbridge, Exeter and South Devon. Its website lists residential removals, commercial removals and storage and warehousing as its three main services. It states that its services are fully insured, and it offers a free, no-obligation quotation through its contact page.
At a Glance: Torbay Removal Companies
| Company | Google rating | Free survey | Fixed quote | Insurance | Office moves | House clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Removals | 4.9 (75+ reviews) | Yes, home or video | Yes, in writing | Fully insured | Yes | Yes, licensed waste carrier |
| Bishop's Move Exeter | Not stated on site | Yes, home or video | Not stated | Removals insurance offered | Not stated on Exeter page | Not stated |
| Britannia Lanes of Devon | 4.7 (258 reviews) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| King & Kearey | Not stated on site | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Exeter Removers | Not stated on site | Yes, home visit | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
"Not stated" means the firm does not mention it on the pages we checked, not that it does not offer it. Ask each company directly.
What to Check When Comparing Torbay Removal Firms
A few questions, asked of every firm including ours, will tell you most of what you need.
Is the quote fixed or an estimate? A fixed price stays the same if the day runs long. An estimate can rise. Ask which you are being given, and get it in writing with a list of what is included.
Was the property surveyed? A home or video survey lets the company see your rooms, loft and garage, and the access at both ends. On Torbay's steep and narrow roads, access is what most often changes the vehicle, the crew and the time needed.
What insurance is in place? Ask about cover for goods in transit and for damage at either property, and what the limit is.
What do recent reviews say? Read the comments, not just the star rating. Look at how the crew worked on the day and whether the final bill matched the quote.
Sending every firm the same details helps too: both addresses, the date, the number of bedrooms and any steps, lifts or parking limits. Then each quote is for the same job.
Moving Into or Out of a Seafront Flat
Seafront and harbourside flats in Torquay and Paignton need more planning than most moves. Many have shared entrances, small lifts and set loading times agreed with the building's management, so ask whether the lift can be booked and protected for the day. Parking near the front is under extra pressure from spring to autumn, and a restricted street may need a suspension or dispensation from Torbay Council. Starting early in summer, before the seafront traffic builds, often makes the day run more smoothly. For moves across the bay, our removals Paignton page covers the town in more detail.
Getting a Quote for Your Torquay Move
If you are comparing firms for a move in Torbay, we are happy to be one of your quotes. We will arrange a free survey at your home or by video and send you a fixed price in writing. You can read more about our local service on our removals Torquay page, or see removals Newton Abbot for moves from our home town.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many removal quotes should I get in Exeter?
Three is usually enough. Send each company the same details so the quotes cover the same job, and ask whether each price is fixed or an estimate.
Do Exeter removal companies charge for a survey?
The companies in this guide that mention surveys offer them free. At Empire Removals the survey is free, at your home or by video, and it is the basis of your fixed quote.
How far ahead should I book a removal company in Exeter?
One to two weeks is usually enough, but late August and September are busy because of student and university moves. Book earlier if your move falls then or at the end of a month.
Do I need a parking permit for a removal van in Exeter?
If either address is in a residents' parking zone, the van usually needs a parking dispensation or a suspended bay. Ask your removal company to check both addresses at the survey and apply as early as you can.
Book Your Free Survey
Call us on 01626 211469 or request a quote online, and we will arrange a free survey for your Torbay move.
