Garden ornament moving in Exeter
Professional garden ornament moving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden ornaments repositioned safely without straining your back. Heavy pots, statues, features moved exactly where you want them.
That Stone Urn Has Been In The Wrong Place For Three Years
You know it needs moving. It's never looked right there. But it's heavy. Really heavy. Especially full of soil and plants.
You've walked past it a hundred times thinking "I should move that" and then remembered you can't lift it without help. Or shouldn't try without risking your back.
Meanwhile it sits there, wrong, every single day.
💡 Pro tip: Large stone or concrete ornaments get even heavier when they've been in place a while - they settle into the soil and create suction. Proper technique matters.
Why Garden Ornament Moving Needs Care
It's not just about brute strength. Here's what makes the difference:
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Rushed Job |
|---|---|
| Route planned and cleared | Trip hazards everywhere |
| Proper lifting technique | Bent back, straight legs |
| Item protected during move | Chips and scratches |
| Positioned exactly right | "That'll do" placement |
The risk? Damaged ornament, damaged paving, damaged back. None of them worth it.
Pricing
| Item Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single ornament nearby | 30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple items or longer distance | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
| Very heavy items (400kg+) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Exact quote depends on weight, distance, and access.
What Gets Moved
🗿 Common Garden Features
- Stone statues - classical figures, animals, abstract pieces
- Large planters - especially stone, concrete, or heavy ceramic
- Water features - bird baths, fountains, ornamental bowls
- Garden furniture - stone benches, heavy tables
- Architectural salvage - columns, staddle stones, troughs
✅ The process:
- Assess the item and route
- Clear the path
- Move safely with proper technique
- Position exactly where needed
- Level if required
Perfect for These Situations
✅ Garden redesign - refreshing your outdoor space
✅ Seasonal changes - moving pots for winter protection
✅ After house purchase - inheriting questionable ornament placement
✅ Mobility issues - can't manage the heavy lifting yourself
✅ Valuable items - don't want to risk damage
Why Choose Us for Garden ornament moving in Exeter?
Heavy items moved safely
No damage to ornaments or paving
Positioned exactly where you want
Your back stays intact
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess & Plan
I'll look at what needs moving, where it's going, and plan the safest route. Check for obstacles, step height differences, delicate paving.
Step 2: Safe Movement
Proper lifting technique, take my time, protect both the ornament and surrounding areas. If it's planted up, I'll advise whether to empty it first.
Step 3: Position Perfectly
Place it where you want, make sure it's level and stable, adjust until you're completely happy with the position.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to move garden ornaments yourself? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Equipment that helps
- Furniture sliders or carpet tiles (for dragging heavy items)
- Sack barrow or trolley for wheeled movement
- Thick gloves for grip
- Helper for anything genuinely heavy
📋 Safe moving technique
- Empty planters if possible - soil is heavy
- Clear the complete route first
- Bend your knees, keep back straight
- Lift with legs, not back
- Take small steps
- Put it down if you need to rest
🏺 For really heavy items
- Use leverage - tip and slide rather than lift
- Rock it onto furniture sliders
- Drag carefully rather than carry
- Consider whether it can be dismantled
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Underestimating the weight
- Trying to lift when you should drag
- Pivoting while holding weight
- Not checking what's underneath (pipes, cables)
💡 Pro trick: For heavy pots that are staying in roughly the same area, tip them carefully onto their side and roll them. Much easier than lifting. Just protect your paving.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌱 Garden refresh: Moving one or two key pieces can completely change how your garden feels. Sometimes all it needs is better balance or a new focal point.
Seasonal moves: Some people move tender pots closer to the house for winter, or reposition seating to follow the sun through the seasons. Perfectly sensible.
Inheritance confusion: Bought a house where the previous owner had... interesting taste in ornament placement? You're not alone. Let's get things where they actually make sense.
Multiple items: If you're rethinking your whole garden layout, I can help reposition everything in one session. Much easier than doing it piecemeal.
Combine with other work: Makes sense to move ornaments before I pressure wash the patio, or after I've cleared borders. Let me know what else needs doing and I'll coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a garden ornament that needs help moving?
Anything heavy or awkward - stone statues, large planters, bird baths, sundials, big pots (especially when full of soil), water features. If you're looking at it thinking 'I probably shouldn't lift that myself', that's when to call.
Can you move really heavy items like stone lions or big water features?
Yes - I've got the equipment and technique for proper heavy lifting. For really substantial items I'll assess first and let you know if I need an extra pair of hands, but most garden ornaments one person can handle with the right approach.
What if the ornament is fragile or expensive?
I'll take extra care - proper lifting technique, padding where needed, checking the route first. I've moved antique statues, expensive pots, delicate features. Just let me know what I'm working with and I'll treat it accordingly.
Do you reposition them exactly where I want or just move them generally?
Exactly where you want. We'll discuss the new position, I'll move it there, then you can adjust until you're happy. Sometimes what looks right in your head needs tweaking when you see it in place - that's fine.
Can you help redesign the garden layout while moving things?
Happy to advise! I've seen a lot of gardens and can suggest what might work well, but the final decision is always yours. Sometimes just moving one or two key pieces completely transforms the space.
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