Appliance moving in Exeter
Professional appliance moving 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 appliances moved safely between properties or rooms. Fridges, washing machines, cookers - all transported without damaging your floors, walls, or the appliance itself. Proper equipment, no drama.
Moving Appliances Is Harder Than It Looks
That washing machine weighs 70kg+. Your American fridge freezer? Closer to 120kg. And they're awkward, top-heavy, and expensive to replace if you drop them on the stairs.
Professional moving means the right equipment, proper technique, and someone who's done this hundreds of times before.
💡 Pro tip: Fridges and freezers need to stand upright for 4 hours after moving before you plug them in - otherwise you can damage the compressor. I'll remind you of this, but make a note.
DIY Moving vs Professional Moving
| ✅ Done Professionally | ❌ DIY Approach |
|---|---|
| Sack truck, straps, sliders | Mate with a bad back and a blanket |
| Floor protection, corner guards | Gouges in door frames |
| Appliance stays level, secure | Tipped on its side, compressor damaged |
| Insurance if something goes wrong | "Ahh mate, sorry about your fridge..." |
What You Get
🔧 Full Moving Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Prep | Appliance disconnected, secured for transport |
| Protection | Floors covered, doorways padded |
| Transport | Safely moved using proper equipment |
| Install | Positioned, reconnected, tested |
📦 Equipment I Use:
- Heavy-duty sack truck rated for appliances
- Furniture sliders (won't scratch floors)
- Securing straps (keeps things stable)
- Padding for corners and doorframes
Pricing Guide
| What's Being Moved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single appliance, same property (room to room) | 1 hr | £60 |
| One appliance between local properties | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Multiple appliances moved and reconnected | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Access difficulties (narrow stairs, tight bends) may affect time.
Perfect For Your Move If...
✅ Moving house locally - taking appliances to your new Exeter property
✅ Kitchen remodel - need to move appliances out temporarily then back in
✅ Awkward access - stairs too narrow for the removal company's comfort
✅ Heavy American-style appliances - fridge freezers that need two people and proper kit
Why Choose Us for Appliance moving in Exeter?
Proper equipment for heavy loads
Floor and wall protection
Awkward stairs and doorways navigated
No damage to your appliances
What to Expect
Step 1: Disconnect & Prepare
I isolate water and electric, disconnect everything safely, and make sure the appliance is ready to move (no water left in washers to slosh about).
Step 2: Protect & Move
Floor protection goes down, doorways get padded, then I move the appliance using proper equipment. Slow and steady - no rushing and wrecking your walls.
Step 3: Install & Test
Appliance positioned at the new location, reconnected to water/electric/gas as needed, and tested to make sure it's working. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Can you move appliances yourself? Yes, but...
🔧 Equipment you'll need:
- Proper appliance sack truck (not a garden one)
- Furniture sliders or old towels for hard floors
- Second person (seriously, don't solo this)
- Straps or rope to secure it
- Padding for door frames
📐 Moving safely:
- Empty everything - take drawers out of fridges, make sure washers are drained
- Measure doorways first - appliances won't bend, your doorframes will break
- Keep fridges/freezers upright - tipping damages the compressor
- Take doors off if needed - room doors, not appliance doors!
- Slide, don't lift - use sliders on hard floors, piece of cardboard on carpet
- Go slow - rushing is how you break stuff
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Underestimating the weight - these are HEAVY
- Not protecting floors (scratches you can't undo)
- Tipping fridges on their side (kills the compressor)
- Not measuring tight corners (stuck appliance = nightmare)
- Trying to do it alone (that's how you end up in A&E)
💡 Pro trick: For washing machines and dishwashers, tape the door shut with strong tape - stops it swinging open and getting damaged. For fridges, tape the shelves so they don't slide and break.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full moving service? I can disconnect appliances at your old place, help with moving other heavy items, then reconnect everything at your new property. Book it as one job and save money vs multiple callouts.
Same day installation? If you're moving locally in Exeter, I can often do disconnection and reconnection on the same day. Just depends on my schedule and your completion time.
Old properties? Those narrow Exeter staircases and odd doorway angles are part of my daily routine. I'll measure up beforehand and tell you honestly if something won't fit - saves finding out with a fridge stuck halfway up the stairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you move an American-style fridge freezer upstairs?
Yes - I've got the right equipment (sack truck, straps, furniture sliders) and the experience to get heavy appliances up stairs safely. It's about technique and taking your time, not just muscle.
What about protecting my floors and doorframes?
I use furniture sliders for hard floors, and protect doorframes and corners with padding. Your floors and walls matter as much as the appliance - no point moving a fridge if you wreck the kitchen in the process.
Do you disconnect and reconnect as well?
Yes - I can do the full service: disconnect at old location, transport, reconnect at new location. Saves you hiring multiple people and means I know the appliance hasn't been damaged between disconnection and reconnection.
Can you move appliances between properties?
Absolutely - that's actually the main thing I do. Disconnect at your old house, transport to the new one (even if it's just down the road or across Exeter), reconnect and test. All in one visit.
How long does moving a washing machine take?
Disconnect, transport locally, and reconnect typically takes 1-2 hours depending on access at both ends. Tight staircases or awkward doorways add time, but I'll give you a realistic estimate when I see your situation.
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