Change of address help in Exeter
Professional change of address help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Help navigating all the admin after moving house. Council tax, DVLA, banks, utilities - systematically update your address everywhere instead of realizing months later you forgot somewhere important.
The Admin Mountain Nobody Talks About
You've moved in and unpacked most of the boxes, then you remember: council tax, both banks, DVLA, insurance companies, utilities, doctors, dentist, work, pension, TV license... The list never ends and you keep forgetting places.
Get help working through it methodically. I'll sit with you and make sure nothing's missed - saves the hassle of important mail going to your old address for months.
💡 Pro tip: Do this within the first week of moving. Some organizations (council tax, DVLA) are time-sensitive, and you don't want to miss the deadline.
DIY Admin vs Systematic Help
| ✅ Methodical Approach | ❌ Winging It |
|---|---|
| Work through complete checklist | Keep remembering new ones weeks later |
| All done in one session | Dragging on for months |
| Someone prompts you on each one | Forget half of them |
| Clear record of what's updated | No idea what you've done |
What You Get
🔧 Address Update Service
| Category | Organizations We'll Update |
|---|---|
| Essential Admin | Council tax, DVLA, electoral roll, TV license |
| Banking & Finance | Banks, credit cards, loans, insurance |
| Utilities | Gas, electric, water, broadband, phone |
| Healthcare | GP surgery, dentist, optician |
| Others | Work, subscriptions, memberships, whatever you need |
📦 You're Left With:
- All key organizations updated
- List of what's been changed
- Fewer things going to old address
- One less moving stress
Pricing Guide
| Service Level | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Essential updates (council, DVLA, utilities, banks) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Depends on how many organizations and how cooperative their systems are.
Perfect After Your Move If...
✅ Overwhelmed - too many organizations to contact
✅ Forgetful - worried you'll miss important ones
✅ Time-poor - can't spend evenings wading through forms
✅ Tech-anxious - online systems confusing
Why Choose Us for Change of address help in Exeter?
All key organizations contacted
Less chance of missed mail
Methodical approach, nothing forgotten
One less moving stress
What to Expect
Step 1: Make The List
We go through all the organizations that need your new address - I've got a checklist that prompts the ones people often forget.
Step 2: Update Systematically
Working through each one, either online (you logged in, I guide), by phone (I dial, hand you phone), or by form (we fill it in together).
Step 3: Record What's Done
I note down what's been updated and what needs follow-up (like waiting for new bank cards). You've got a clear record.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing this yourself? Here's how to be methodical about it:
🔧 The complete checklist:
Immediate priority (do in first week):
- Council tax (new property AND old one to close account)
- Electoral roll
- DVLA (driving license and vehicle log book)
- TV Licensing
- Home insurance
- Contents insurance
- Car insurance
Important (do in first 2 weeks):
- Banks and building societies
- Credit card companies
- Employer
- HMRC (if self-employed or claim benefits)
- Pension providers
- Utilities (set up new ones, close old ones)
- Broadband and phone
- GP surgery and dentist
- Schools (if you have kids)
Don't forget:
- Subscriptions (magazines, streaming services, meal kits)
- Memberships (gym, clubs, professional bodies)
- Loyalty cards (Tesco Clubcard, Nectar, etc)
- Online shopping accounts (Amazon, eBay)
- Delivery services (regular milk, veg boxes)
- Charity direct debits (so they know where you are)
📐 Making it easier:
- Set up mail redirection with Royal Mail - catches anything you forget for 12 months
- Use one session - sit down for 2 hours, get through as many as possible
- Have account details ready - passwords, account numbers, sort codes
- Update online where possible - faster than phone or post
- Keep a list - tick off as you go, note any that need follow-up
- Inform utilities early - give 2 weeks notice if you can
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Forgetting car insurance (can invalidate policy if address is wrong)
- Not closing old utility accounts (charged for empty property)
- Missing subscription services (wasted money on things you've forgotten)
- Not updating DVLA (can be fined £1000)
- Forgetting to update work address (payslips to wrong place)
💡 Pro trick: Use the Post Office's "Postcode Finder" to make sure you're using the exact correct postcode and address format for your new place - some systems are fussy about this.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full settling-in service? I can help with unpacking, furniture assembly, hanging pictures and curtains, plus this address change admin. Get your new house properly sorted in the first week.
Council tax timing: Let both councils know within 21 days - your old one so they stop charging, your new one so they can set up your account correctly. Miss this and you might get stung with backdated charges.
DVLA is important: You're legally required to update within 2 weeks. They can fine you £1000 if you don't. Takes 5 minutes online though.
Banks send new cards: Once you update your address, your bank will send new debit/credit cards to the new address (security thing). Keep old cards working until new ones arrive.
Exeter-specific: If you're moving within Exeter, you're still in Devon County Council and Exeter City Council areas, but your council tax account still needs updating to the new property. Different areas of Exeter have different charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What organizations do you help contact?
The essentials: council tax, electoral roll, DVLA, TV licensing, banks, utilities (gas, electric, water), GP surgery, dentist, any others you need. I work through a checklist systematically.
Do I need to give you access to my accounts?
No - you stay logged in to your online banking or accounts, I talk you through what to update or help find the right forms. You're in control, I'm just helping navigate it efficiently.
Can't I just use Royal Mail redirection?
You could, but it's only 12 months and doesn't cover everything. Better to update your actual addresses so things go to the right place permanently. Mail redirection is good as backup though.
What information do I need ready?
Your new address obviously, move-in date, and login details for your various accounts. Having your council tax account number, utility account numbers handy speeds things up.
How long does updating everything take?
If you've got all your account details ready and online access set up, we can get through most organizations in an hour to 90 minutes. Some need phone calls which takes longer, but we make a list and work through it.
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