Furniture moving upstairs in Crediton
Looking for professional furniture moving upstairs help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Crediton
Furniture carried safely upstairs without wrecking your back or damaging your walls. I'll navigate steep stairs, tight corners, and awkward angles to get everything where it needs to go.
### Going Up is Always Harder
You can **slide** furniture down stairs if desperate (don't). Going **up** requires lifting against gravity the entire way.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If you're thinking "I can probably manage this myself," you probably can't. Heavy furniture on stairs is the number one cause of DIY injuries.
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### Why Professional Help Matters
Getting furniture upstairs safely requires **experience, not just muscle.**
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Weight balanced, controlled lift | One person struggling, unsteady | | Angles calculated for each turn | Gets jammed, scraped, dropped | | Breaks taken when needed | Rushed, exhausted, accidents happen | | Both furniture and house undamaged | Gouged walls, broken banisters, smashed toes |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Planning** | Measure stairs and furniture, work out the route | | **Protection** | Walls protected if needed, doors removed if helpful | | **Carry** | Controlled lift up stairs with proper technique | | **Position** | Furniture placed exactly where you want it |
**📦 You're Left With** - Furniture safely upstairs and positioned - No damage to walls, banisters, or the piece itself - Your back still functioning - Massive job ticked off the list
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### Pricing Guide
| What You're Moving | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------------|----------------|------------| | Small item (chair, bedside table) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Medium furniture (chest of drawers, desk) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Large piece (wardrobe, double bed) | 1.5-2.5 hrs | **£85-£135** | | Very heavy/large (king bed, solid wardrobe) | 2.5-3 hrs | **£135-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. More flights = more time. Tight Victorian stairs add time. Multiple items bundled together save you money.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Just moved in** - new furniture arriving, needs going upstairs
✅ **Redecorating** - moving furniture between rooms
✅ **Too heavy** - solid wood, cast iron bed frames, anything over 50kg
✅ **Steep stairs** - most Crediton properties have Victorian staircases
✅ **Narrow landings** - tight turns that need careful navigation
✅ **Awkward shapes** - mattresses, sofas, anything long and unwieldy
Why Choose Us for Furniture moving upstairs in Crediton?
Heavy furniture carried upstairs without injury
Steep staircases navigated safely
Walls and banisters protected from damage
Proper lifting technique used throughout
What to Expect
### Step 1: Measurement & Planning I measure your stairway width, height clearance, and any tight corners. Then measure the furniture and work out which angles will get it through. ### Step 2: Preparation Furniture gets checked for loose parts. If it needs temporary dismantling (like removing wardrobe doors), that happens first. Wall protection goes up if corners are tight. ### Step 3: The Lift Steady, controlled lift up the stairs. Proper technique, weight distributed safely, constant communication if I've got help. We take it at the right pace - not rushing because arms are tired.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Flat pack arriving?** I can receive the delivery, carry the boxes upstairs, and assemble everything in the right room. Book furniture delivery help + assembly as one job. **Multiple bedrooms?** If you're furnishing several rooms, bundle the job - I'll quote for moving everything in one visit. More efficient and better value than separate trips. **Victorian terraces?** Standard for Exeter. Narrow stairs, steep pitch, awkward turns at the top. I work in these houses daily. Furniture DID get up there originally, so it'll go back up - just needs someone who knows the tricks. **Really massive items?** Some things genuinely need two people - solid wardrobes, king bed frames, cast iron bath panels. I'll tell you when I quote if I need to bring someone. You still pay the same hourly rate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Furniture moving upstairs in Crediton
What furniture can you move upstairs?
Beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers, desks, sofas - anything that needs going up. The heavier it is, the more sense this service makes. I've carried king-size bed frames up three-story townhouses in Crediton. Much safer than attempting it yourself.
Will furniture fit up my stairs?
Usually yes, but sometimes it needs specific angles or temporary dismantling. I measure the stairway and furniture first, then work out the route. Older Crediton houses have tighter stairs, but furniture came down them at some point, so it'll go back up - just needs experience to find the angles.
Can you move really heavy furniture up stairs alone?
Depends how heavy. Single chest of drawers - yes. Solid oak wardrobe - I'd bring help. When I quote the job, I'll tell you if I need a second pair of hands. You pay the same hourly rate whether it's me or me plus someone else.
How long does it take to move furniture upstairs?
Small to medium items like chests or single beds usually take 1-1.5 hours. Large wardrobes or king beds can be 2-3 hours in older houses with narrow stairs. If it's a tight fit, taking time is safer than rushing and damaging stuff.
Do stairs really make that much difference to the price?
Yes - carrying a wardrobe across a room takes 20 minutes. Carrying the same wardrobe up two flights of narrow Victorian stairs takes two hours. It's the time and effort that determines the cost, not just the distance.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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