Moving day help in Exeter
Professional moving day help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£260
Typical Duration
2-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Practical moving day help - an extra pair of hands for lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, whatever you need. Cheaper than hiring full movers when you just need some help.
Your Mates Said They'd Help...
...but will they actually show up on time? And will they work as hard as you need them to? Or will you be doing most of the heavy lifting yourself while they "supervise"?
💡 Pro tip: Book me as backup even if you've got friends helping. Better to have me and not need me than need me and not have me. You can always cancel if your mates come through.
What You Get
🔧 Practical Moving Help
| Task | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Heavy lifting | Sofas, wardrobes, whatever needs moving |
| Loading van | Pack it properly so nothing gets damaged |
| Unloading | Get everything into the new house efficiently |
| Assembly | Put beds back together, whatever needs doing |
📦 Result
- Reliable help that actually shows up
- Someone who works the whole time
- Heavy stuff moved safely
- Job done quicker with two people
Pricing Guide
| Hours Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | £110 |
| 3 hours | £160 |
| 4 hours | £210 |
| 5 hours | £260 |
Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Book the time you think you'll need.
Perfect For...
✅ Self-move with hired van - need help loading/unloading
✅ Unreliable mates - want guaranteed backup
✅ Heavy furniture - need someone strong
✅ Tight timeline - extra hands speeds everything up
Why Choose Us for Moving day help in Exeter?
Extra pair of hands on moving day
Help with heavy lifting and carrying
Flexible hours as needed
One less thing to stress about
What to Expect
Step 1: Agree Plan
We confirm what time, where, and what you need help with. I'll bring tools for disassembly if needed.
Step 2: Get Stuck In
I turn up on time and get straight to work - lifting, carrying, loading, whatever needs doing. Working the whole time, not standing around.
Step 3: Job Done
Everything loaded or unloaded, furniture reassembled if needed, you're done and can breathe. Time to pay your mates in pizza and beer (you don't have to feed me).
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it all yourself? Here's how to make it less painful:
🔧 Preparation
- Pack properly (heavy items in small boxes)
- Clear paths in both houses
- Protect floors with cardboard
- Have tools ready for disassembly
📐 Loading a van efficiently
- Heavy items on bottom
- Fill gaps with soft items
- Secure everything so it doesn't shift
- Last things in = first things out at new house
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not enough people (everything takes three times longer)
- No plan for furniture placement at new house
- Not protecting walls and doorframes
- Trying to lift things that need two people
- Not taking breaks (you'll injure yourself)
💡 Pro trick: Number your boxes by room and write that number on the door of the corresponding room in the new house. Movers/helpers just match numbers - so much faster than explaining where everything goes.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💪 Heavy items: If you've got a piano, massive wardrobe, or anything genuinely heavy, tell me when booking. Some items need specialist movers, not just an extra pair of hands.
Insurance: I'm insured for labor, but if you've hired a van, that's your insurance responsibility. Make sure you're covered.
What to provide: Clear instruction on what goes where, access to both properties, maybe a cup of tea. That's it.
Coordination vs labor: This is physical help. If you need someone managing the whole day, that's the moving day coordination service instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and hiring movers?
Removal companies move your entire house with a team and van. This is just an extra pair of hands to help you - if you've hired a van yourself, need help loading/unloading, or just need someone strong to shift heavy stuff. Much cheaper than full movers.
What kind of help can you provide?
Lifting and carrying boxes and furniture, loading/unloading vans, assembling/disassembling furniture, basically any physical help you need on moving day. Not coordination (that's a different service) - this is practical hands-on help.
Do I need to hire you for the full day?
No - book me for however long you think you'll need help. Could be 2 hours to help load the van, could be 5 hours to do both ends of the move. Whatever makes sense for your situation.
Can you help at both the old and new house?
Yes - if they're both local, I can help load at the old house, then meet you at the new house to help unload. Just factor in travel time between properties when booking.
I've got mates helping - do I still need you?
Depends - are your mates actually going to show up and work hard, or will they arrive late and spend half the time having a brew? If you want reliable help that definitely turns up, I'm your backup plan.
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