Box supply in Exeter
Professional box supply services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
Cost + £25 delivery
Typical Duration
N/A
Location
Exeter, Devon
Proper moving boxes delivered to your Exeter address. Strong double-walled boxes in the right sizes, plus bubble wrap and tape if you need it. Start packing knowing your boxes won't collapse halfway through.
Not All Boxes Are Created Equal
You could spend a weekend hunting round supermarkets for free cardboard boxes, half of which turn out to be too flimsy, the wrong size, or smell of vegetables. Or you could get proper moving boxes delivered and actually start packing.
Professional moving boxes are double-walled, uniformly sized (they stack properly), and actually strong enough for books without the bottom falling out.
💡 Pro tip: Order boxes 2-3 weeks before moving day. Gives you time to pack gradually instead of panicking the week before. Much less stressful.
Supermarket Boxes vs Moving Boxes
| ✅ Proper Moving Boxes | ❌ Random Supermarket Boxes |
|---|---|
| Double-walled, strong | Single-wall, often weak |
| Standard sizes, stack well | All different sizes, unstable piles |
| Clean and tidy | Often dirty or damp |
| Handles for carrying | No handles, awkward to lift |
| Removal companies happy to handle | Removal men grumbling |
What You Get
📦 Moving Box Supply Service
Standard boxes include:
- Medium boxes (books, kitchenware, heavy items)
- Large boxes (bedding, clothes, light bulky items)
- Wardrobe boxes available (hang clothes on a rail)
Additional packing materials:
- Bubble wrap (various widths)
- Packing paper
- Strong packing tape
- Permanent markers for labeling
Pricing Guide
| What You Need | Cost |
|---|---|
| Boxes | £1.50-£3 each depending on size |
| Bubble wrap | From £5 per roll |
| Packing tape | £3 per roll |
| Delivery | £25 flat rate in Exeter area |
Exact cost depends on how many boxes and materials you need. Call for a full quote based on your requirements.
Perfect For Your Move If...
✅ No car - can't collect boxes from storage companies
✅ Time-poor - don't want to spend days hunting for free boxes
✅ Want uniformity - boxes that stack and look professional
✅ Removal company fussy - they prefer proper boxes
Why Choose Us for Box supply in Exeter?
Strong double-walled moving boxes
Delivered to your door
Bubble wrap and tape available
Right sizes for house moves
What to Expect
Step 1: Discuss Requirements
Call me and let me know your house size and rough idea of how much stuff you're moving. I'll suggest quantities based on experience.
Step 2: Order Confirmed
I'll quote you for boxes and materials, get them ready for delivery.
Step 3: Delivered To Your Door
Boxes arrive flat-packed (they take up way less space that way), bubble wrap and tape ready to go. You can start packing same day.
🔧 DIY Tips
Using free boxes? Here's how to make it work:
🔧 Where to get free boxes:
- Supermarkets (ask at customer service)
- Liquor stores (wine boxes are strong)
- Bookshops (good sizes, built for weight)
- Freecycle/Freegle (people offloading after their move)
📐 Choosing good boxes:
Look for:
- Double-walled cardboard (stronger)
- Clean and dry (not damp or stained)
- Intact with no tears or weak spots
- Reasonable size (massive boxes get too heavy to lift)
- Ideally with lids or flaps
Avoid:
- Banana boxes (too weak, often damp)
- Boxes that held food (smell transfers, attracts mice)
- Giant boxes (you'll overfill them and can't lift)
- Damaged boxes (they'll collapse when you stack them)
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Putting books in large boxes (becomes unliftable)
- Not labeling boxes (nightmare unpacking)
- Weak boxes on bottom of stacks (collapse under weight)
- Packing fragile items without protection
💡 Pro trick: Use t-shirts, towels, and bedding as padding for fragile items. Does the job of bubble wrap and means you're packing those items anyway. Win-win.
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 supply boxes, help with packing, provide moving assistance, then help unpack and set up at your new place. Whole package if you want minimal stress.
Keep boxes flat after unpacking: They take up less space and you can sell them on to someone else moving. People pay £20-30 for a job lot of used moving boxes in good condition.
Wardrobe boxes are worth it: They let you move clothes on hangers without folding everything. Massive time-saver at both ends. Especially good for suits, dresses, anything that creases easily.
Exeter delivery: £25 flat rate covers most of Exeter and close surrounding villages. Further afield might cost a bit more - just ask when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of boxes do you supply?
Standard moving boxes are usually medium (18x12x12 inches) and large (18x18x18 inches). Medium for books and heavy items, large for lighter bulky stuff like bedding and clothes. I can advise on quantities once I know your house size.
How many boxes will I need?
Rough guide: 1-bed flat needs 20-30 boxes, 2-bed house 30-50 boxes, 3-bed house 50-80 boxes. Depends how much stuff you've got though - some people need way more, some manage with less.
Can you supply bubble wrap and tape too?
Yes - I can provide bubble wrap, packing paper, and strong packing tape. Better to have too much than run out halfway through packing and have to go hunting for more.
Do you collect boxes after the move?
Not currently - but if you keep them flat and intact, you can often sell them on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree. Someone else moving locally will snap them up.
How much notice do you need?
Ideally a few days to sort stock and arrange delivery, but I can sometimes do next-day if you're in a bind. Just call and ask - if I've got boxes in stock, I can help.
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