Furniture repositioning in Exeter
Professional furniture repositioning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Furniture moved around your home to create new layouts or clear space for decorating. No damage to floors, walls, or the furniture itself.
When You Need a Room Refresh
Fancy a change? Want to try the sofa against a different wall? Need to move heavy furniture to redecorate? Sometimes you just need things shifted around - and some furniture is too heavy or awkward to do safely yourself.
💡 Pro tip: Redecorating? Get furniture repositioned first to clear the room, then book me again to put it back when you're done. Much easier than working around heavy furniture.
Why Not Just DIY It?
Because you value your back, your walls, and your wooden floors. One slip dragging a wardrobe and you've got a gouge in the floor or a dent in the plaster.
| ✅ Professional Repositioning | ❌ DIY Dragging |
|---|---|
| Furniture sliders protect floors | Scratches on wood/carpet pulls |
| Proper lifting technique | Risk of back injury |
| Navigate tight spaces safely | Bashed walls and door frames |
| Quick and efficient | Half a day of struggling |
Common Repositioning Jobs
🔧 What Gets Moved
| Job Type | Typical Scenario | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Single room rearrange | Try new sofa position | 30-45 mins |
| Decorator prep | Move furniture to room center | 30-45 mins |
| Furniture swap | Swap wardrobes between bedrooms | 45-60 mins |
| Make space | Clear room for new delivery | 30 mins |
| Post-decorating | Put everything back | 45-60 mins |
📦 What's Included
- Furniture sliders to protect all floor types
- Door frame and wall protection
- Repositioned exactly where you want
- Try different positions until it's right
Pricing Guide
| Job Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single room rearrange | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Two rooms or heavy items | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-85 |
| Whole house rearrange | 1+ hrs | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Most single room jobs done in the minimum.
Perfect For...
✅ Redecorating prep - clear the room before painting
✅ New room layout - try furniture in different positions
✅ Seasonal changes - swap heavy furniture around
✅ Make space - move furniture for new deliveries
Why Choose Us for Furniture repositioning in Exeter?
No damage to floors or walls
Heavy items moved safely
Try different room layouts
Perfect for redecorating
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Plan
Chat about what's moving where. Work out the best order to do things (don't want to block ourselves in).
Step 2: Protected Moving
Furniture sliders down, protection on walls and door frames. Lift and slide everything carefully to new positions.
Step 3: Try & Adjust
Get everything where you want it. Not quite right? We'll tweak positions until you're happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to reposition furniture yourself? Here's how to do it without wrecking anything:
🔧 Essential kit
- Furniture sliders (get the right type for your floors)
- Moving blankets or old duvets
- Another person (seriously, get help)
- Clear the route first
- Cardboard to protect door frames
📦 Safe moving technique
- Empty wardrobes and drawers completely
- Put sliders under all corners/feet
- Lift slightly, slide don't drag
- One person guides, one pushes
- Take breaks - rushing causes accidents
- Protect corners going through doorways
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Dragging furniture without sliders (hello floor damage)
- Trying to move heavy stuff alone
- Not clearing the route first
- Pivoting heavy items (twists floors and carpets)
- Underestimating how heavy full wardrobes are
- Not protecting door frames and corners
💡 Pro trick: For really heavy pieces, use cut-up carpet remnants (pile down) as sliders on hard floors. Works surprisingly well and costs nothing.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Painting or wallpapering? Move furniture to the room center and cover with dust sheets. Much easier than working around it. Book me again when you're done to put it all back.
Trying different layouts? I can help you try a few positions while I'm there - no extra charge if we're within the hour. Sometimes seeing furniture in different spots helps you decide.
Exeter's older houses with uneven floors? Common around here. I'll use furniture pads to level things once they're in position, so wardrobes don't rock and doors close properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need furniture repositioning?
Usually to redecorate (getting furniture out of the way), try a new room layout, make space for something new, or just freshen up a room. Sometimes people want to swap furniture between rooms. All common reasons to book this.
Can you move heavy furniture like sofas and wardrobes?
Yes - that's exactly what I do. Sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining tables, bookcases. If it's too heavy for you to move safely, I can move it. I use furniture sliders so nothing marks the floor.
Do I need to empty furniture first?
Wardrobes and drawers yes - empty them. Bookcases need shelves cleared. But sofas, tables, bed frames - no need. The lighter the better, but I work with what you've got.
Can you help me decide on the best room layout?
I can give practical advice on what'll fit and what won't, but interior design isn't really my thing. I'm here to move the heavy stuff wherever you want it - you decide the layout.
What if I change my mind after you've moved it?
No problem - as long as I'm still there. If you want to try a different position or swap things around again, we can do that. Just part of working out what looks best.
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