Heavy equipment moving in Torquay
Professional, fixed-price heavy equipment moving for manufacturers, engineering firms, workshops, warehouses, print shops and facilities managers in Torquay and across Devon.
- Covering Babbacombe, St Marychurch and all of Torquay
- Fast replies, usually the same day
- One fixed price, agreed up front
- Experienced, local teams
Get a free quote in Torquay
Fixed price, no obligation. We aim to reply the same day.
- Service
- Heavy equipment moving
- Location
- Torquay, Devon (South West)
- Postcodes
- TQ1, TQ2
- Areas
- Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Chelston, Wellswood, Ellacombe, Shiphay
- Typical cost
- Moving a single small workshop machine locally with skates and a tail-lift or HIAB vehicle usually costs £400 to £1,200. A HIAB lorry with operator is usually £500 to £1,000 per day. Larger crane lifts and multi-machine relocations are priced individually after a survey and commonly run from £2,000 to well over £10,000.
- Quotes
- Free and fixed-price, usually the same day
About our Torquay service
Anyone living or working in Torquay knows the area: Torquay is the main resort town of the English Riviera in Torbay, built on hills around a sheltered harbour, with a tourism-led economy and many hotels converted to flats. We cover all of it, from Babbacombe to St Marychurch.
Start to finish, we make heavy equipment moving in Torquay simple: one point of contact, one fixed price and a team that turns up when agreed.
Where a Torquay site has no forklift or loading bay, a HIAB lorry can usually lift the machine straight on or off the vehicle.
Across Devon, we move everything from single bench machines to full production cells, with the method matched to each building.
Areas and postcodes we cover in Torquay
Whether you are in Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Chelston or Wellswood, the service is the same.
We cover postcodes include TQ1 and TQ2, along with the surrounding areas.
Torquay is well connected by the A380, A379 and A3022, so it is straightforward to fit jobs in at short notice.
Whether you are near Kents Cavern or Torre Abbey to Wellswood, the service is the same.
To give you an idea, the main station is Torquay station.
- Babbacombe
- St Marychurch
- Chelston
- Wellswood
- Ellacombe
- Shiphay
- Barton
- Hele
- Watcombe
- Cockington
- Livermead
- Torre
Postcodes:
- TQ1
- TQ2
Popular jobs in Torquay
Across Torquay and Devon, we can help with:
- Plant, generators and industrial kit
- Storage, export packing and disposal
- Machinery relocation
- Rigging and positioning
See everything we offer or read our cost guide.
Before you book in Torquay
We are happy to work around whoever is on site in Torquay. Let us know when suits you best and we will plan the visit around that.
Booking heavy equipment moving in Torquay is simple: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and the work is done.
What you can expect in Torquay
With regular work all over Devon, we can often fit Torquay jobs in quickly and plan the work around your schedule.
- Right kit for the job
- Downtime kept low
- Clear pricing
Torquay heavy equipment moving: common questions
Do you cover my Torquay postcode?
We cover all Torquay postcodes, including TQ1 and TQ2. If you are just outside Torquay, let us know your postcode and we will check.
How much does heavy equipment moving cost in Torquay?
Prices vary with the job. Prices in Torquay depend on the scope of the work and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Typical prices are in the facts box at the top of this page and in our cost guide.
How soon can you book a job in Torquay?
Most Torquay enquiries get a reply the same day, and most jobs can be scheduled within one to two weeks. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.
What do you need from me to quote in Torquay?
Simply use the quote form with your postcode, a short description of the job and any timing needs. Photos help but are optional.
Do I need a lift plan?
Yes, for any lift using a crane, HIAB or other lifting equipment. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require every lifting operation to be properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised and carried out safely. For crane lifts this is usually set out in a written lift plan following the British Standard for the safe use of cranes, BS 7121.
Checklist before booking in Torquay
- Take photos of the machine and the full route out of the building, including doors and steps
- Measure the narrowest door, corridor and gate on the route at both sites
- Check floor condition and any suspended floors, ramps or drain covers on the route
- Book an electrician and engineers to isolate, drain and later reconnect the machine
- Back up any CNC programs, parameters and settings before power is removed
New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.
Nearby areas
Our heavy equipment moving service also covers these places near Torquay:
- Heavy equipment moving in Exeter
- Heavy equipment moving in Plymouth
- Heavy equipment moving in Taunton
- Heavy equipment moving in Barnstaple
- Heavy equipment moving in Weymouth
- Heavy equipment moving in Dorchester
- Heavy equipment moving in Yeovil
- Heavy equipment moving in St Austell
- Heavy equipment moving in Barry
- Heavy equipment moving in Weston-super-Mare
See all heavy equipment moving locations in South West or every area we cover.
Ready to book in Torquay?
Send us the details using the quote form. We cover all of Torquay and Devon.
From the blog: Crane lift permits UK: highway licences, road closures and oversailing. Moving a standby generator: weights, fuel and reconnection.
Further reading: Transporting heavy machinery by road. Relocating a CNC machine.
Last updated 6 November 2026