Moving heavy furniture in Exeter
Professional moving heavy furniture services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Heavy furniture moved safely between rooms or up stairs without damaging your back, walls, or floors. I'll protect everything properly and position items exactly where you want them.
Don't Risk It - Get Help
Shifting a wardrobe solo seems doable until you're halfway up the stairs with it pinning you against the wall, your back screaming, and the banister looking worryingly wobbly.
Heavy furniture is dangerous to move alone - it's awkward, unbalanced, and one slip can mean injury or damage.
💡 Pro tip: Most furniture damage happens during DIY moves, not professional ones. A chipped corner, scratched floor, or dented wall costs more to fix than just getting help in the first place.
Why Professional Moving Matters
Here's the difference between winging it and doing it properly:
| ✅ Done Safely | ❌ DIY Risk |
|---|---|
| Proper lifting technique - no back injuries | Strained backs, trapped fingers, worse |
| Floors protected with sliders | Scratched hardwood, torn carpet |
| Doorframes and corners protected | Chipped paint, dented plaster |
| Furniture won't fit? Dismantled and reassembled | Stuck halfway, damaged trying to force it |
| Positioned exactly right first time | Endless adjusting, more floor damage |
What I'll Move
🔧 Common Jobs
| Furniture Type | Typical Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobes | Heavy, tall, unstable | Dismantle if needed, floor protection |
| Sofas | Won't fit through doors | Remove legs, tilt and manoeuvre |
| Beds | Awkward shape when assembled | Break down and rebuild in new room |
| Sideboards | Dense solid wood, very heavy | Furniture sliders, proper lifting |
| Pianos | Extremely heavy, easy to damage | Specialist handling, floor protection |
| Dining tables | Legs get caught on everything | Remove legs, protect surface |
Pricing
| Job Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single item same floor | 1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple items or upstairs move | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Full room rearrangement | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Large/complex move (piano, etc.) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Final time depends on stairs, tight spaces, and dismantling needs.
Perfect For...
✅ Room makeovers - completely change your layout
✅ Moving between floors - up to bedrooms, down from lofts
✅ Elderly households - no risk of injury from heavy lifting
✅ Solo living - jobs that really need two people
✅ Old Exeter houses - narrow stairs, tight corners, low doors
✅ Before decorating - clear the room properly
Why Choose Us for Moving heavy furniture in Exeter?
No risk to your back or the furniture
Floors and walls protected during moves
Tight spaces and awkward stairs handled safely
Furniture positioned exactly where you want it
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Route
I'll check what we're moving, where it's going, and the best route to get it there. If doorways look tight, I'll measure to see if dismantling is needed.
Step 2: Protect Everything
Floors get sliders or blankets, furniture corners get wrapped, doorframes and walls get protected with cardboard. No damage to anything.
Step 3: Move and Position
Furniture shifted safely using proper technique. Positioned exactly where you want it - I'll adjust until you're happy with the placement.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're determined to move furniture yourself, here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Equipment that helps
- Furniture sliders (cheap on Amazon, save your floors)
- Moving blankets or old duvets (protect furniture and walls)
- A second person (seriously - don't do heavy items solo)
- Cordless drill (for quick dismantling)
- Work gloves (better grip, protect your hands)
💪 Safe lifting technique
- Clear the route completely first - no tripping hazards
- Bend your knees, keep your back straight
- Lift with your legs, not your back
- Keep the weight close to your body
- Take small steps, communicate with your partner
- Set down safely - don't drop it the last few inches
📐 Getting through tight spaces
- Measure doorways and the furniture first
- Turn tall items on their side or end
- Remove furniture legs/feet if possible
- Sofa? Remove legs and feet, try angled through doorways
- Still stuck? Time to dismantle it
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Trying to do it solo when you clearly need help
- Not measuring first - getting stuck halfway
- Rushing - that's when you bash walls and drop things
- Dragging instead of lifting - ruins floors
- Ignoring your back pain until it's serious
🎨 Pro tricks:
- Put socks on furniture feet - they slide on hard floors
- Use a duvet under heavy items to drag them on carpet
- Photograph furniture placement before moving so you can get it back exactly
- Old towels jammed in doorframes protect both furniture and woodwork
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📏 Measure first: If you're not sure something will fit through a doorway or up the stairs, measure before I come out. I can advise on whether dismantling is needed - saves time on the day.
Complete room rearrangement? That's fine - we'll shift everything where you want it. Easier if you've got a rough plan, but we can work it out together.
Old Exeter terraces with tiny staircases? I've dealt with them all. If the furniture originally got upstairs, we can move it - though sometimes creative dismantling is needed.
Need furniture moved and assembled? This service is just for moving. If you need flat-pack assembly as well, mention it when booking and I'll quote for the full job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as 'heavy furniture' needing help?
Wardrobes, sofas, sideboards, pianos, beds, dining tables, large bookcases - basically anything you can't safely move solo without risking your back or bashing the walls. If you're even slightly hesitant about moving it yourself, call me.
Can you move furniture upstairs or between rooms?
Yes - that's exactly what this service is for. I've moved wardrobes up narrow Victorian stairs, sofas round tight corners, and beds into loft conversions. If it physically fits through the space, I'll get it there safely.
Do you protect the floors and walls?
Absolutely. I use furniture sliders for hard floors, blankets for protecting furniture edges, and cardboard for doorframes and corners. The whole point is moving things safely without damage - to the item or your house.
What if we need to dismantle furniture to get it through?
I can do that - removing wardrobe doors, taking legs off sofas, dismantling bed frames. Whatever's needed to get it where you want it. Then reassemble it properly at the other end.
Can you help rearrange a whole room?
Yes, that's a common job. You want the sofa on the other wall, swap the beds between rooms, completely redesign the layout - I'll shift everything safely and put it where you want it. Much easier with two people.
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