Removal Costs
in Exeter
Exeter is the largest city in Devon and a key staging point for moves across the South West. Long-distance jobs from here add significant mileage.
£310 – £580
Under 50 miles • 2-3 bed average
£580 – £1250
50+ miles • 2-3 bed average
The average house move cost in Exeter is £310–£580 for a typical 2–3 bed home moving locally, covering loading, transport and unloading by a professional removal company. Long-distance moves from Exeter run £580–£1250 depending on distance and volume.
Exeter local moves cost £310–£580, and the city divides into two kinds of job. The Georgian and Victorian terraces around St Leonard’s and Pennsylvania have narrow staircases and on-street parking that fills early; the newer estates out toward Exminster and Cranbrook are level, driveway moves that finish quickly. Exeter also has two universities, so late September and June bring a burst of student and academic moves that tighten availability across the city.
As the largest city in Devon, Exeter is where most South West long-distance moves stage from, and the distances are real: Torquay is £290–£500 over 23 miles, Plymouth £360–£610, Bristol £460–£800 and London £820–£1,420 over 200 miles. For anything above a 3-bed heading to London or beyond, expect a two-day quote with an overnight for the crew — that is standard practice at this distance, not padding. Return loads up the M5 are worth asking about if your dates can flex.
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Removal Costs by Property Size in Exeter
Average local prices for each home size in Exeter. See the full UK removal costs guide for national benchmarks and what affects your quote.
| Property size | Local move in Exeter |
|---|---|
| 1 Bed | £203 – £365 |
| 2 Bed | £324 – £567 |
| 3 Bed | £486 – £810 |
| 4 Bed | £648 – £1134 |
| 5+ Bed | £972 – £1620 |
| Flat | £203 – £567 |
| Storage | £122 – £486 |
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What Affects Removal Prices in Exeter
Summer (June–August) and end-of-month dates are busiest in Exeter. Mid-week winter moves tend to offer the best value.
Moving Tips for Exeter
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Confirm parking and any access restrictions at both ends of your move in Exeter before the day - older streets and apartment blocks can slow loading.
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Mid-week, mid-month moves in Exeter are typically 10-20% cheaper than Friday or end-of-month slots.
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If you're moving from a flat, check whether the building has a goods lift or restricted move-in hours.
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Always compare quotes from at least three local Exeter firms - prices vary widely between operators.
Moving and Storage in Exeter
If there's a gap between moving out and moving in, most removal companies serving Exeter offer removals with storage: your belongings are loaded once into a sealed container, stored, and delivered when you're ready. Expect the transport leg to cost about the same as a standard local move, plus typically £20–£40 per week per container for the storage itself.
Containerised storage through your remover halves the handling compared with filling a self-storage unit yourself — and if you book both moves with the same firm, ask for a discount on the second leg. Full details in our moving to storage cost guide.
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