Shed Moving in Exeter
Professional shed moving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
Quote required
Typical Duration
Half to full day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden shed dismantled carefully, moved to new location, and rebuilt properly. All parts tracked, rebuilt level and secure, ready to use again.
Moving House But Want to Keep the Shed?
You've got a perfectly good shed that cost a few hundred quid a few years back. New house either doesn't have one or it's rubbish. Time to relocate it.
💡 Pro tip: A well-built shed that's been looked after will survive a move. A cheap shed that's already falling apart probably won't. Be realistic about whether it's worth moving.
Why Dismantling Properly Matters
| ✅ Done Carefully | ❌ Rushed Demolition |
|---|---|
| Panels removed intact | Panels split trying to force them apart |
| All fixings tracked and reused | Missing half the screws at rebuild |
| Rebuilt level and square | Wonky rebuild that won't last |
| Roof felt replaced if needed | Leaky roof from day one |
What's Involved
🔧 The Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check shed condition, measure for new location |
| Dismantle | Carefully take it apart, label parts, track fixings |
| Transport | Load panels safely, protect from damage |
| Rebuild | Reassemble on new base, make level and square |
| Finish | Replace felt if needed, make good any damage |
📦 What You Need Ready
- Base prepared at new location (concrete, slabs, or timber frame)
- Shed completely empty
- Clear access at both locations
- Decision on whether to replace roof felt
Pricing
This varies too much for a standard price - depends on shed size, condition, and complexity:
Small shed (6x4): Half day = £210-£260
Medium shed (8x6): Full day = £260-£410
Large shed/workshop: Quote after assessment
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Roof felt extra if needed.
⚠️ Base preparation: If you need a base built at the new location, that's a separate quote - could be concrete, paving slabs, or timber frame depending on what you want.
Perfect If You're...
✅ Moving to house without shed - taking yours with you
✅ Shed's in good condition - worth the effort to move it
✅ Repositioning in same garden - making space for something else
✅ Buyer doesn't want it - can move to new place
Why Choose Us for Shed Moving in Exeter?
Dismantled carefully to preserve it
All parts labeled and tracked
Rebuilt level and secure
Roof felt replaced if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
I'll look at the shed's condition, take measurements, check the new location. Give you an honest view on whether it's worth moving and quote the job properly.
Step 2: Dismantle
Carefully take it apart, keeping track of all the pieces. Label panels so I know what goes where. Protect everything for transport.
Step 3: Rebuild
Reassemble on your prepared base, get it level and square, secure it properly. Replace roof felt if yours is knackered.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is a big DIY job, but possible if you're handy:
🔧 What you need
- Claw hammer and pry bar
- Electric screwdriver
- Labels or marker pen
- Helper (minimum one, two is better)
- Van or trailer for transport
- New roofing felt (probably)
📐 Dismantling order
- Roof first - felt off, then roof panels
- Walls next - usually they lift off once roof is gone
- Floor last - if it has a timber floor
- Label everything - which panel goes where, which way up
- Keep fixings - bag them up, you'll need them again
🔨 Rebuilding tips
- Start with a level base (check with spirit level)
- Floor frame first (if it has one)
- Walls up and braced
- Roof on last
- Check square before final fixing (measure diagonals)
⚠️ Common DIY disasters
- Forcing panels apart and splitting them
- Not labeling panels (impossible puzzle at other end)
- Losing fixings in the grass
- Rebuilding on unlevel base (door won't close)
- Not replacing roof felt (leaks immediately)
💡 Pro trick: Take loads of photos during dismantling. You'll forget how things went together, and photos are your friend when rebuilding. Also makes you realize how it was bodged together in the first place.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏡 Shed condition matters: If the wood's rotted, the panels are split, or the frame's sagging, it might not be worth moving. Sometimes the cost of moving an old shed gets close to the cost of a new one.
Seller keeping the shed? If you're buying a house and want to bring your shed, check with the seller that they're okay with the base being used temporarily during the move.
Permit needed? Not usually for moving a shed within your own property or to a new house. If it's going through a public area or needs road closure, that's different - talk to me about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you just lift the shed and move it whole?
Tiny sheds sometimes, but most sheds need dismantling. They're held together with small nails and aren't designed to be picked up - you'll just rip them apart. Proper dismantling means it arrives intact and can be rebuilt properly.
What condition does the shed need to be in?
If it's basically sound, it'll move. If it's already falling apart or the wood's rotted through, it might not survive dismantling - I'll be honest with you if that's the case. Sometimes it's worth just getting a new shed.
Do you need to relay the base?
If you've got a base ready at the new location, great. If not, that's a separate job - either concrete, paving slabs, or a timber frame base. The shed can't go straight on soil or it'll rot. We can discuss base options when quoting.
How long does moving a shed take?
Small shed, half day. Large shed or workshop, full day. Depends on size, condition, and how complicated the rebuild is. I'll give you a proper time estimate once I see it.
What about the contents?
Empty it completely before I start - makes dismantling much easier and quicker. If you need help moving the contents too, that's a separate service we can combine.
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