Torquay movers — English Riviera moves handled right

Compare man and van and removals options across Torquay and the Torbay coast.

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MAZE helps you plan for Torquay's hills, harbour loading, seasonal traffic, and coastal access, then request final quotes from matched moving partners.

Man and Van

Smaller flat, student, and part-load moves around Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, with hourly estimates that account for steep streets and carrying distance.

£38–£68/hr

Full Removals

Complete household moves across Torbay and South Devon, including packing, larger crews, hillside access, and longer regional journeys where required.

£280–£1,000

Local moving cost guide

Typical moving costs in Torquay

Torquay moves range from harbour and seafront flats to hillside family homes in Babbacombe, Chelston, Shiphay, and St Marychurch. Steep approaches, limited kerb space, seasonal traffic, and A380 journey time should be included before a mover confirms the final price.

Studio / 1-bed flat

Man & Van
£38–£68 /hr
House removals
£280–£480

2-bed flat or small house

Man & Van
£200–£360 total
House removals
£400–£700

3-bed family home

Man & Van
£350–£590 total
House removals
£600–£1,000

Prices are estimates. Your final quote will depend on the size of the move, access, distance, date and services required.

What changes the price

  • Steep streets and long carries around the harbour, Babbacombe, and St Marychurch can increase crew time.
  • Upper-floor flats, narrow staircases, packing, and furniture dismantling can require a larger crew or longer booking.
  • Summer traffic and journeys through Torbay towards the A380 can add travel and waiting time.

Access and route notes

  • Tell movers whether a van can stop directly outside or whether harbour, seafront, or controlled parking affects loading.
  • Share staircase, lift, doorway, and carrying-distance photos for hillside flats and converted properties.
  • For Cockington, Marldon, or other village addresses, confirm lane width, driveway gradient, and turning space.

Before you book

  • Compare final quotes on crew size, parking, carrying distance, packing, and A380 journey assumptions.
  • Check whether a smaller shuttle vehicle is included where a larger removals van cannot reach the property.
  • Use the instant estimate to plan, then request final quotes and compare each mover's scope before booking.

Areas covered in Torquay

Devon

Torquay Harbour
St Marychurch
Babbacombe
Ellacombe
Chelston
Cockington
Shiphay
Barton
Plainmoor
Paignton
Brixham
Marldon

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Illustrative examples of MAZE-vetted moving partners covering Torquay and surrounding areas. MAZE-vetted means the partner has completed MAZE's onboarding checks; review each mover's final quote, terms, insurance position, and credentials before booking.

Riviera Moves

4.8 (134)
£600–£1,000
2–4·Coastal and hillside properties with restricted access
  • Man and Van
  • Full Removals
  • Packing

Torbay Moving Co

4.7 (98)
£750–£1,180
2–3·Family relocations within Torbay
  • Man and Van
  • Full Removals

Devon Direct Removals

4.6 (112)
£200–£360
1–2·Flat and student moves
  • Man and Van
  • Student Moves

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Good to know

Steep roads around the harbour, Babbacombe, and St Marychurch can add carrying time or require a smaller vehicle for the final approach.
Harbourside and seafront traffic is busier during summer and event periods, so route and loading plans should be agreed before moving day.
The A380 is the main route towards Newton Abbot, Exeter, and the wider road network; Torbay cross-town traffic can affect journey allowances.

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