Mail redirect setup in Exeter
Professional mail redirect setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Help setting up Royal Mail redirection and address change checklist. One less admin headache during the chaos of moving - your mail follows you to the new house without hassle.
Don't Let Important Mail Get Lost
Moving house is busy. Between packing, coordinating removals, changing utilities, and everything else, it's dead easy to forget to redirect your mail. Then three months later you realize your driving licence renewal went to the old address.
💡 Pro tip: Set this up a week before you move. Royal Mail can start redirecting from your chosen date, so your mail goes to the new house from day one.
What Can Go Wrong
| ✅ Set Up Properly | ❌ Forgot To Do It |
|---|---|
| All mail forwarded to new address | Bank statements to old address |
| Start date matches your move | Miss important letters for weeks |
| Both names set up if needed | Only one person's mail redirected |
| Renewal reminder set for when it expires | Forget it expires, mail stops again |
What I Actually Do
🔧 Mail Redirect Help
| Task | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Setup | Fill in Royal Mail redirect forms online with you |
| Check | Make sure all names, addresses, dates are correct |
| Checklist | Give you a list of who else to notify (banks, council, etc.) |
| Confirm | Get it submitted and confirmed before I leave |
📦 You Get
- Royal Mail redirection active from your move date
- Checklist of other places to update your address
- Peace of mind your post won't go missing
- One less thing to stress about
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mail redirect setup & address checklist | 30-45 mins | £60 |
£60 covers the setup help. The Royal Mail redirection service itself costs £33.99-£87.99 depending on duration - you pay Royal Mail directly for that.
Perfect For...
✅ Not confident with online forms - I'll handle it with you
✅ Too busy to deal with it - moving day chaos is enough stress
✅ Want it done right - no mistakes, nothing missed
✅ Need the address change checklist - so you don't forget anyone
Why Choose Us for Mail redirect setup in Exeter?
Royal Mail redirection set up correctly
Address changes handled systematically
Checklist so nothing gets missed
Peace of mind your mail follows you
What to Expect
Step 1: Details & Date
We sit down (or do it over the phone), I get your old address, new address, names to redirect, and the start date you want.
Step 2: Setup Together
I fill in the Royal Mail online form with your details, check everything's correct with you, and get it submitted. You just approve and pay.
Step 3: Address Change Checklist
I give you a checklist of everywhere else you need to update your address (banks, council tax, DVLA, GP, dentist, insurance, etc.). Work through it over the next few weeks.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up mail redirect yourself? It's not complicated:
🔧 What you need
- Old address
- New address
- Names of everyone to redirect
- Start date (can be future dated)
- Payment card
📐 How to do it
- Go to royalmail.com/redirection
- Choose duration (3, 6, or 12 months)
- Fill in old address, new address, names
- Pick start date (usually your move-in date)
- Pay (£33.99 for 3 months, up to £87.99 for 12 months)
- You'll get confirmation by email
✂️ Important points
- Set it up for BOTH people if you're a couple (separate fee for each)
- Start date should be your actual move date or just before
- Set a calendar reminder for when it expires
- Royal Mail only - you still need to update everyone else individually
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Only setting it up for one person in a couple
- Wrong start date (too early wastes money, too late misses mail)
- Forgetting it's a subscription that expires
- Assuming it covers everything (parcels over £50 aren't redirected)
- Not updating important senders directly (do that too!)
💡 Pro trick: When you set it up, create a list of every piece of mail that gets redirected in the first month. That's your "people to contact" list - work through updating your address with each of them directly.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📬 Important stuff: Don't rely on redirection alone for critical services. Update your address directly with banks, HMRC, DVLA, council tax, and anywhere else that matters. Treat redirection as a safety net, not the solution.
Parcels: Standard redirection covers letters and small parcels. Large parcels (over £50 value) aren't redirected - tell people your new address before ordering stuff.
Business mail: If you run a business from home, there's a separate business redirection service. Let me know and I can set that up instead.
Moving multiple times: If you're doing a temporary move then another move, you can redirect to the temporary address, then set up another redirect from there. It daisy-chains.
Already moved and forgot? Set it up now - better late than never. It won't catch mail that's already been delivered to the old address, but it'll get everything from now on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need help with mail redirect?
If you're not great with online forms, don't have time during the chaos of moving, or just want someone to make sure it's done right so your bank statements don't go to the old address for six months, I can handle it. Takes 30 minutes, one less thing to worry about.
Can you set it up for me or do I have to be there?
I need you present because it's your personal details and payment info. But I'll walk you through it, fill in the forms, make sure everything's correct, and get it submitted. You just need to approve and pay.
Is this just Royal Mail or other mail too?
Mainly Royal Mail redirection setup. I'll also give you a checklist for updating your address with banks, council, DVLA, etc. - those you need to do individually but at least you'll have a proper list.
How long does Royal Mail redirection last?
You can set it up for 3, 6, or 12 months. Most people do 6-12 months to catch any stragglers. I'll help you decide what makes sense for your situation.
What if I've already moved and forgot to set this up?
Not ideal but you can still set it up now. Royal Mail will start redirecting from when you set it up, not retroactively, so do it ASAP to catch future mail. Anything that's already gone to the old address... hope the new occupants are honest.
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