Delivery collection in Exeter
Professional delivery collection 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
Items collected from shops or sellers and delivered safely to your home. One less thing to worry about when you've bought something too big for your car.
When You Need an Extra Van
Bought a dining table but it won't fit in the car? Ordered timber from the merchant but got no way to collect it? That's where I come in.
💡 Pro tip: Buying second-hand furniture from Facebook Marketplace? Book me to collect it - you get the seller's address, I do the heavy lifting.
Why Use Collection & Delivery
Here's the thing: hiring a van for two hours costs almost as much as me doing the whole job - and you don't have to drive an unfamiliar vehicle through Exeter traffic.
| ✅ Using This Service | ❌ DIY Van Hire |
|---|---|
| Turn up, items already here | Drive to hire place, collect van |
| Professional handling | Risk of damage loading/unloading |
| Fully insured transit | Your responsibility if anything breaks |
| Just pay for time used | Pay for half-day minimum + fuel + excess |
What's Included
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Collection | I collect from shop/seller with any paperwork needed |
| Transit | Items secured properly in van, driven carefully |
| Delivery | Brought into your house, placed where you want |
📦 Common Collections
- Flat-pack furniture from retail parks
- Appliances from electrical shops
- Timber, paving, or bulky DIY supplies
- Second-hand furniture from sellers
- Garden furniture or equipment
Pricing Guide
| Distance/Time | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Local Exeter collection | 1 hr | £60 |
| Exeter area (10 mile radius) | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Longer journey (20+ miles) | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Parking charges (if any) added to final bill.
Perfect For...
✅ Retail park collections - B&Q, Homebase, IKEA, Argos
✅ Marketplace purchases - Facebook, Gumtree, eBay collections
✅ Merchant supplies - Timber yards, plumbing supplies, builders merchants
✅ Appliance delivery - When the shop's delivery date is weeks away
Why Choose Us for Delivery collection in Exeter?
No need to hire a van yourself
Heavy items handled safely
Saves you time and hassle
Same-day collection available
What to Expect
Step 1: Book & Brief
Let me know what needs collecting, where from, and your address. I'll give you a time estimate and quote.
Step 2: Collection
I turn up at the shop or seller with any order numbers or paperwork, load carefully, and secure everything.
Step 3: Delivery
Items brought to your house and placed in the room you want. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do your own van hire? Here's what to watch for:
🔧 If you hire a van yourself
- Book early - weekend vans get snapped up fast
- Check fuel policy (full-to-full is cheapest)
- Take photos before you drive off (document existing damage)
- Ask about excess - some hire companies charge £1000+ if there's a scrape
📦 Loading safely
- Heaviest items at the front (over axle)
- Secure everything with ratchet straps - items slide around more than you think
- Protect corners and edges with cardboard or blankets
- Never stack heavy items above head height
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Underestimating the size of van needed
- Not checking if you're insured to drive a van (some car policies don't cover it)
- Forgetting about parking at collection point
- Loading in the wrong order (stuff you need to unload first goes in last)
💡 Pro trick: If you're collecting from multiple places in one trip, plan your route so the last pickup is the first thing you need to unload.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Need it assembled too? Book assembly at the same time - I'm already at your house with the tools, so it's the most efficient way to get it done.
Multiple items from different places? Let me know upfront - I can often collect from 2-3 locations in one trip if they're reasonably close.
Older houses in Exeter? I'm used to navigating narrow doorways and tight staircases. Let me know if access is tricky and I'll come prepared with furniture sliders and blankets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sort of items can you collect and deliver?
Pretty much anything that fits in the van - furniture, flat-packs, appliances, DIY supplies, garden items. If you've bought it but can't get it home, I can collect it. Just let me know what it is and where it's coming from when you book.
Can you collect from places like B&Q or IKEA?
Yes - that's a really common one. You order online for collection, I pick it up from the store and bring it to your house. Works well for heavy stuff like paving slabs, timber, or flat-pack furniture that won't fit in your car.
Do I need to be there when you collect the item?
Not at the shop - you just need to arrange collection and let me know the details. But yes, you'll need to be home when I deliver so you can check everything and let me know where you want it.
How long does a typical collection take?
Depends on the distance really. Local Exeter collections are usually done in about an hour. If I'm going further afield (say picking up from Newton Abbot and bringing to Exeter), allow 1.5-2 hours total. I'll give you a better estimate once I know the route.
Can you help me get the items into my house?
Yes - that's included. I'll bring heavy stuff through to whichever room you want it in. If it needs assembling that's a separate job, but getting it safely through your door is part of the delivery.
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