Car roof box removal in Exeter
Professional car roof box removal 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 carefully removed from your car and stored wherever you want it. No scratches, no wrestling with it yourself.
Summer's Over, Box Needs To Come Off
Holiday season's done. That roof box has been up there for months, costing you 15% fuel economy and limiting which car parks you can use. Time to take it down for winter.
💡 Pro tip: Clean the box before storing it. Dried-on motorway grime and salt is harder to shift next season. Quick hose-down takes 5 minutes.
Professional Removal vs Solo Struggle
| ✅ Safely Removed | ❌ DIY Wrestle |
|---|---|
| No scratches to roof | Scrape it sliding off |
| Properly supported | Drop it, crack the box |
| Clamps all released properly | Rounded off a stuck bolt |
| Takes 15 minutes | Hour of struggling, sweating, swearing |
What You Get
🔧 Removal Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Loosen clamps | All mounting clamps released carefully |
| Lift clear | Box lifted straight up and off (no sliding/scraping) |
| Inspect | Quick check for damage or wear |
| Store | Moved to wherever you want it kept |
📦 Optional Extras
- Roof bars removed too (if you want)
- Box cleaned before storage
- Taken up to loft/garage storage
- Clamps and fixings stored safely inside box
Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Roof box removal | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Box + roof bars removal | 30-40 mins | £60 |
| Remove + store in loft | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Quick simple job.
Why Take It Off For Winter?
✅ Fuel economy - save 10-15% MPG without the drag
✅ Height clearance - get back in multi-storeys and your garage
✅ Noise reduction - even quiet boxes make some wind noise
✅ Protect it - winter salt and weather age the box faster
Why Choose Us for Car roof box removal in Exeter?
Safely removed without scratching car
Can help store it in garage/loft
Done quickly at your location
Roof bars can stay or come off too
What to Expect
Step 1: Release Clamps
Loosen all the mounting clamps that attach box to roof bars. Sometimes they're tight if they've been on all summer.
Step 2: Lift Off
Once clamps are clear, lift box straight up and off the bars. Needs two people really for bigger boxes - they're awkward.
Step 3: Store It
Move it to garage, loft, shed, wherever you're keeping it til next season. I can help manoeuvre it if needed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle removal yourself? Here's the safe way:
🔧 What you'll need
- Helper (boxes are awkward alone)
- Step ladder or something to stand on
- Whatever tools your clamps need (usually just hand-tightened)
- Somewhere prepared to store it
📐 Safe removal process
- Empty the box completely: Obvious, but people forget
- Get a helper: One person each side
- Loosen all clamps: Release all of them before lifting
- Lift straight up: Don't slide it - scratches roof
- Lower it down: Careful - they're lighter than you expect
- Store somewhere dry: Damp garage will cause mildew
🔨 If clamps are stuck
- Spray with WD-40: Let it soak for 10 minutes
- Tap gently: Sometimes loosens seized threads
- Don't force: You'll round off the adjustment or crack plastic
- Get help: Better than breaking expensive box
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Trying to do it alone - drop it, scratch roof, hurt yourself
- Sliding it off bars - long scratches in roof paint
- Not emptying it first - forgotten stuff goes flying
- Storing it dirty - harder to clean later
- Leaving clamps outside box - they get lost by next season
💡 Pro trick: Store the box with clamps already loosely fitted to it. Next season you're not hunting for them, and you know they all still work.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Seasonal fitter? I can fit it in spring and remove it in autumn as a regular service. Set and forget.
Storing tips:
- In loft: Best space-saver but check loft floor is strong enough (20kg box)
- In garage: On a high shelf or wall-mounted if you can
- Cover it: Dust cloth keeps it cleaner while stored
Roof bars: If removing bars too, store all the fixings inside the bars themselves. You'll thank yourself next season.
Often combined with:
- Roof bar removal
- Garage organisation/storage
- Spring refit service
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need help removing a roof box?
Because they're awkward, heavy (15-25kg empty), and high up. Easy to scratch your roof if you're wrestling it off alone. Plus the clamps can be seized if it's been on a while. I'll get it off safely without damaging car or box.
Can you store it somewhere for me?
I can help get it into your garage, loft, or shed - basically wherever you want it. If you want it up in loft space, I can do that as part of the job. I don't have storage space to keep it for you though.
Should I leave roof bars on or take them off too?
Up to you. Bars don't affect fuel economy much and are useful for occasional stuff (surfboards, bikes, timber). If you never use them and want the roof clear, I can take them off at the same time.
Will you check the box for any damage while removing it?
Yes - I'll let you know if I spot cracks, broken clamps, or anything that needs sorting before next season. Better to know now than when you go to fit it next summer.
How long does removal take?
15-20 minutes usually. Loosen clamps, lift it off, job done. Bit longer if clamps are seized or if you want it taken to loft/storage.
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