Removals in Exter - what to know?
Exeter is a city of contrasts for a removal crew. The terraces of St Thomas and Heavitree have narrow pavements and steep front steps. The Victorian villas of St Leonards and Pennsylvania bring tall staircases, heavy period furniture and long garden paths. Flats around the Quay and near the university often mean shared entrances, small lifts and loading times booked with the building.
On the city’s eastern side, the new-builds at Cranbrook, Monkerton and Newcourt have tight cul-de-sacs and parking bays that fill up fast. Much of the centre sits inside residents’ parking zones, so we arrange a parking dispensation before moving day rather than hoping for a space. September is a busy month in Exeter, as students and university staff move for the new academic year, so book early if your move falls then. Our crews come in on the A380 or along the M5, and Exeter is about twenty minutes from our Newton Abbot depot, at the heart of the areas we cover across South Devon.
House Removals in Exeter
Every Exeter house move starts with a free survey, either at your home or by video. If a visit is hard to arrange, send a short WhatsApp walkthrough of each room to 07707 003155. From that we give you a fixed quote in writing, so the price you agree is the price you pay.
On the survey we look at more than the furniture. We check the parking at both addresses, the carry distance from the van to the door, the stairs and lifts, and anything that needs dismantling. Each of these changes how many crew we send, how long the job takes and which vehicle suits the street. A third-floor flat near the Quay with a small lift needs a different plan from a bungalow in Alphington.
Free boxes and tape come with every move. If you would rather not pack, our team can pack the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items, labelling every box by room. Beds, wardrobes and tables are dismantled and rebuilt at the new address, and mattresses and sofas travel in protective covers.
On moving day the crew arrive at the agreed time, protect floors and door frames, and load in a planned order so the rooms you need first come off the van first. In the permit zones we park on the dispensation arranged in advance. On the new estates at Cranbrook and Monkerton we check the road layout before the day, as site traffic and shared bays can limit where a van can stand.
If you need to clear a property before you move, see our house clearance in Exeter service. If your completion date slips, we can hold your belongings in our Newton Abbot storage and deliver them when you are ready.
Office Removals in Exeter - Weekends, Minimal Downtime
We move offices, workshops and trade units across Exeter, from the trading estates at Marsh Barton to the business parks at Sowton and Exeter Business Park. Most office moves run out of hours or over a weekend, so your team finishes on Friday at the old address and starts on Monday at the new one.
Before the day we agree a plan with you. That covers what moves first, which desks and systems must stay live, and how the new floor will be laid out. Workstations, IT equipment and files are packed, labelled by room and desk, and placed where the plan says they go. Loading bays, lift bookings and parking are confirmed with both buildings in advance.
Moving to Exeter From the Villages
Many of our Exeter jobs start or finish in the villages and suburbs around the city. Kennford sits by the junction of the A38 and A380, and Exminster just off the A379. In both we often move families into larger homes with driveways and garages to clear. Topsham’s narrow streets near the Strand call for a smaller vehicle and careful timing, and we plan parking around the town’s limited spaces. Our removals Exminster and removals Topsham pages cover both in more detail.
Ide and Alphington sit on the western side of the city, with older cottages, farm lanes and newer estates side by side. Pinhoe and Cranbrook, to the east, are mostly modern homes where access is good but parking bays are shared with neighbours. We tell you the van size in advance and suggest where it can stand.
If you are moving further down the estuary, our removals Exmouth page covers the coast. Wherever you are coming from, the survey, the fixed quote and the crew are the same.
Removal Firms in Exeter: How Empire Compares
When you compare quotes in Exeter, ask each company the same questions and get the answers in writing.
Empire Removals is a family run moving company. Every job is carried out by our own crew, with no agency staff and no subcontractors, so the movers who arrive on the day are our own people. Quotes are fixed after a free home or video survey, with no extras added on moving day. We are fully insured for removals and goods in transit, and we hold an Upper Tier Waste Carrier licence for clearances. Free boxes and tape come with every move, and our Google rating is 4.9 from over 75 reviews.
Check the same points with any removal firm you are considering: who carries out the work, what the quote includes and what cover is in place.
Why Exeter Chooses Empire Removals
Exeter customers choose Empire Removals for straightforward reasons. We are a family run business, and our Google rating is 4.9 from over 75 reviews. Every move is fully insured.
Your move starts with a free home or video survey, so we see the job before we price it. The survey covers every room, plus the parking and access at both addresses, which is what lets the price stay fixed. You then get a fixed quote with no extras added later.
Free boxes and tape come with every move, so you can start packing as soon as you book. If anything about your plans changes, you speak to the same family team who quoted the job.
That is the whole offer: a family team, a fixed price agreed in advance, full insurance and the packing materials you need.
Areas Around Exeter We Cover
We cover the towns and villages around Exeter from the same depot:
We are based in Newton Abbot, so see removals Newton Abbot for moves from our home town, or browse every area we cover.
Clearances, Downsizing Help, and Specialist Item Moves
If you are downsizing, dealing with probate, or simply want less to move, we can help you plan what goes with you and what can be cleared before moving day. We can assist with garage cleanouts and general clear-outs, plus arrange junk hauling and commercial junk hauling through trusted local partners when required, so you are not juggling multiple bookings.
Need furniture pickup or furniture donation pickup? If items are suitable for reuse, we will point you towards the right local routes for furniture donation and furniture recycling, and we can coordinate collection timing around your move. If items are not reusable, we will advise on proper disposal options so everything is handled responsibly.
We also move specialist, heavy items that need extra care and planning, including piano movers requests, pool table movers, and fitness equipment movers. If you need a higher-touch service, ask about white glove moving and white glove delivery for delicate items such as fine art handling, fragile antiques, or high-value pieces, including protective wrapping and careful placement.
If you have furniture that needs attention before it goes into your new home, we can also recommend local options for furniture repair.
Flexible Services That Fit Around You
Unique moves every time. Whether you need a last-minute local moving job, a weekend booking, or a full pack-and-move package with packing services, we’ve got an option that is right for you. We also offer Exeter packing and storage if you need your items stored for a longer period of time. Our solutions are safe, affordable, and accessible whenever you are, with upfront, transparent pricing.
Let Empire Removals South West Take It From Here
Moving day doesn't have to be traumatic. With Empire Removals South West, you get more than a van. You get a team that truly appreciates the value of making your move go like clockwork and be a success. If it’s house removals Exeter, office removals, secure packing and storage, or straightforward moving labor and heavy lifting, we’re here for you.
Call us on 01626 211469 or email at info@empireremovalssouthwest.co.uk to get your free quote today.
What You Can Expect From Us?
● Free no-obligation survey and an honest, upfront quote
● Professional movers who arrive on time
● Comprehensive coverage for your floors and furniture
● Versatile storage and packaging solutions
● Pre-move, move, and post-move support
● FREE boxes and tape
● Protective equipment including Furniture and mattress covers
● Smart, informed team members
● Disassembly and reassembly included
● Local, trusted service with the highest ratings
3 Simple Steps to a Smooth House Removals Exeter Move
1. Get your free quote by contacting us
Call us, use the self-survey option for quicker pricing, or fill out the quick online form for fast action
2. We plan your move, your way
We will make an arrangement suited to your schedule, packing requirements and storage capacity.
3. Sit back while we take care of it
We turn up on time, provide the moving labor and moving trucks required, get the job done right and make moving day a breeze.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If either address is in a residents’ parking zone, the van usually needs a parking dispensation or a suspended bay for the day. We check both addresses at the survey, tell you what is needed and help you apply. Apply as early as you can, as it can take several working days.
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Yes. Most roads on the new estates take our vans easily, but shared bays, unfinished roads and site traffic can limit where we stand. We check the layout at the survey and let you know if we need a specific bay or time slot.
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We recommend booking at least one to two weeks ahead. Late August and September are busy in Exeter because of student and university moves, so allow more time for those dates. We do take short-notice moves when we have availability.
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Yes. Free boxes and tape come with every move. We offer a full packing service, or partial packing for the kitchen and fragile items, with every box labelled by room.
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We look at every room, plus the loft, garage and garden, then check parking, access, stairs, lifts and carry distance at both addresses. We also note anything that needs dismantling. The survey can be done at your home or by WhatsApp video, and it is the basis for your fixed quote.
What Our Customers Say
We’re proud to have earned the trust of hundreds of happy customers in Newton Abbot and across Devon. Here’s what some of them had to say about their moving experience with Empire Removals:
“Our house moving experience was made far easier with Empire removals . James and his team are absolute stars”
“James and his team have been fantastic from start to finish. They were easy to contact and took fantastic care of all of our things. ”
“Not only was James extremely professional from the very start, he offered a fair price and his communication and flexibility was outstanding.”
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