Car roof box fitting in Exeter
Professional car roof box fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Roof box fitted securely to your car's roof bars. Clamped properly, torqued correctly, ready for that holiday with way more luggage space.
Need More Space For That Holiday?
Roof box solves the car packed to the roof problem. Extra 300-500 litres of storage up top means the kids aren't buried in luggage, and you can actually see out the back window.
💡 Pro tip: Load heavy stuff in the car, lighter bulky stuff (sleeping bags, pillows, coats) in the roof box. Keeps your centre of gravity lower and handling better.
Fitted Properly vs DIY Bodge
| ✅ Professionally Fitted | ❌ Loosely Attached |
|---|---|
| Centred and level | Wonky, looks wrong |
| All clamps torqued evenly | Vibrates and whistles |
| Doesn't shift at motorway speeds | Worrying creaking noises |
| Takes 30 minutes | Hour of confusion with instructions |
What You Get
🔧 Professional Fitting Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Box centred on roof bars, weight distributed |
| Clamp | All mounting clamps attached to bars |
| Torque | Tightened evenly and properly (not over/under) |
| Check | Shake test, make sure it's solid |
📦 Works With All Types
- Standard hard-shell boxes
- Large capacity (500L+)
- Slim aerodynamic boxes
- Budget and premium brands
Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Roof box fitting only | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Roof bars + box fitting | 60-75 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You supply box and bars.
Before You Buy
✅ Check your car's roof load limit - usually 50-75kg total
✅ Measure your roof bars - boxes specify bar spacing they fit
✅ Consider height - will it fit in your garage with box on?
✅ Think about access - some open both sides, some rear only
Why Choose Us for Car roof box fitting in Exeter?
Fitted securely - won't shift or wobble
Torque checked properly
Quick fitting at your home
Shown how to remove and refit yourself
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Roof Bars
Make sure your existing roof bars are solid and suitable. Position box to work out best placement.
Step 2: Attach Clamps
Box mounting clamps go onto roof bars - usually 4 clamps total (2 each side). Get them all loosely in place first.
Step 3: Align and Tighten
Centre the box, make sure it's straight, then torque all clamps evenly. Check it's solid with a good shake test.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit it yourself? Here's how to get it right:
🔧 What you'll need
- Your roof box
- Roof bars already fitted
- The clamps/fittings that came with box
- Tape measure
- Possibly: torque wrench (some boxes specify torque settings)
- Step ladder or something to stand on
📐 Getting it positioned
- Lay box loosely on bars: Work out which way it sits
- Centre it: Equal overhang front and back
- Check clearance: Make sure it doesn't foul sunroof or aerial
- Mark bar positions: Some boxes have adjustment - find best fit
🔨 The fitting process
- Attach clamps loosely: Get all 4 clamps on but not tight
- Final positioning: Adjust box so it's perfectly centred
- Tighten evenly: Do them in sequence, bit at a time (like wheel nuts)
- Check torque: Follow manufacturer specs if given
- Test it: Give it a proper shake, try to shift it
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Tightening clamps unevenly - causes stress and potential failure
- Not centred - looks crap and affects handling
- Over-tightening - can crack the box or damage bars
- Forgetting to check sunroof clearance - box might hit it when opening
- Not testing before loading it up and driving off
💡 Pro trick: Once fitted and loaded, check clamps again after 50 miles. First journey can settle things, worth re-checking torque.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Using it regularly? I can show you how to remove and refit it yourself. Once you know the technique, takes 10 minutes each time.
Fuel economy: Expect 10-15% worse MPG with roof box fitted due to drag. Take it off when not using it.
Height awareness: Your car's now taller. Multi-storey car parks, garage clearance, drive-through car washes - all suddenly problematic.
Aerodynamics: Roof boxes make noise. Even good ones whistle a bit. That's normal. If it's loud rattling or vibrating, something's loose.
Often combined with:
- Roof bar fitting (if you haven't got them)
- Roof box removal (seasonal swap)
- Boot organiser fitting
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pay someone to fit a roof box? Isn't it just bolting it on?
It is - but if it's not torqued properly, positioned right, and secured correctly, you'll hear it whistle on the motorway, or worse, it'll shift around at speed. I've seen boxes come loose because clamps weren't tightened evenly. Takes me 30 minutes to do properly.
Do I need roof bars already fitted?
Yes - the box attaches to roof bars (the rails that run along your roof). If you haven't got roof bars yet, I can fit those first, then put the box on. Some cars have them as standard, others need them buying and fitting.
Can you help me choose the right box for my car?
Yes - send me your car model and what you're carrying. Some boxes are too long for smaller cars, some won't fit if you've got a panoramic sunroof. I'll tell you what'll work before you buy.
Will it fit if I've got a panoramic sunroof?
Depends on the box and your car. Most modern boxes are designed to clear sunroofs, but worth checking. Send me your reg and the box you're looking at, I'll confirm it'll fit.
How long does fitting take?
30-45 minutes typically. Positioning it centred, getting all clamps on, torquing them evenly, checking it's solid. Longer if I'm fitting roof bars first as well.
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