Local caravan breakers Exeter owners can rely on for prompt collection near the M5 and A30

Exeter owners face a practical problem when an old caravan reaches the end of the road: Exton Road Recycling Centre does not accept caravans, motorhomes or boats. Scrap My Caravan collects and dismantles unwanted touring and static caravans across Exeter and nearby towns, including units stored near Sowton, Hidden Oak and Junction 30. You receive a clear price before work begins, based on condition, location and access.

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Why caravan disposal in Exeter needs a specialist service

Caravans are not ordinary household waste. Even a small tourer contains timber, insulation, plastic, glass, wiring, fabric, appliances and a steel chassis. When damp gets into the walls or floor, the body can become too weak to tow safely.

A specialist checks whether the caravan can travel whole, needs a tow bed or must be taken apart where it stands. That decision protects other road users and avoids costly surprises.

Exton Road Recycling Centre does not accept caravans, motorhomes or boats

Devon County Council's Exton Road site will not take a complete caravan. Turning up with one attached to the car is likely to end with a wasted trip and a slightly awkward drive home.

Scrap My Caravan provides a proper route for removal, whether that means collecting the whole unit or clearing the materials left after it has been broken down on site.

What to do when your caravan cannot be sold, repaired or safely towed

Start by being realistic about its condition. A caravan may look tidy from ten paces while hiding a soft floor, rotten wall frame or seized running gear.

Send clear photographs and describe every known fault. Include the walls, floor, roof, hitch, wheels, tyres and damaged areas. Please do not describe a collapsed corner as "a touch of damp". Accurate details let us choose the right method and confirm a reliable quote.

Caravan removal from homes, farms and storage sites across Exeter

We collect caravans from driveways, farms, yards, holiday sites and storage compounds. A unit on firm hardstanding with a clear route out may be straightforward. One behind a garage, sunk into a field or boxed in by fencing needs more planning.

We assess access before booking so the team arrives with suitable equipment.

Collections from storage sites near Sowton, Hidden Oak and Junction 30

Westcountry Storage Solutions operates at Sowton, close to the A30 and M5. East Devon Caravan Storage is near Hidden Oak, between Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton. Crablake Farm is close to Junction 30 of the M5.

We can collect from storage sites when the operator permits access. Tell us the site name, pitch details, opening hours and gate arrangements. Confirm whether a recovery vehicle can reach the unit without blocking other customers.

Planning safe access for driveways, yards, fields and long-term storage pitches

Access problems are common: narrow gateways, parked vehicles and soft ground. Measure narrow entrances where possible.

Long-stored caravans can settle into mud or grass, and flat tyres are often hidden. A few useful photos can prevent a recovery lorry performing an unwanted puzzle beside your conservatory.

Touring caravan breakers near me for old, damp and damaged tourers

Touring caravan removal starts from £380 when the unit has its wheels, is towable and is sound enough to survive the journey without breaking apart on the motorway.

A caravan can roll across a yard yet still be unsafe at road speed. Rotten lower rails, loose panels or a weak floor may rule out normal towing even when the hitch works.

Breaking touring caravans for reusable parts and recyclable materials

Where condition allows, useful parts are separated before the rest is processed. Windows, doors, chassis components, fittings and some appliances may be suitable for reuse. Metals and other suitable materials can be sorted for recycling.

This reduces waste and makes better use of parts that still have life left in them.

Removing caravans with damaged tyres, missing wheels or towing problems

A tourer that cannot be safely towed can be broken up on site or carried on a tow bed. Both require more labour and equipment, so the price normally rises to about £500 to £800.

The exact figure depends on size, damage, location and access. Scrap My Caravan's rates are among the cheapest in the UK, but we do not guess from a vague description. The agreed price is confirmed at quote stage once we have seen clear photos and understood the faults.

Static caravan breakers near me for units that cannot be moved whole

Static caravans are normally dismantled where they stand. They are larger than tourers and are rarely suitable for a simple tow away.

Breaking up a static caravan and removing the waste usually costs about £2,000 to £3,000. Size, contents, construction and access affect the final quote. Where suitable timber can be burned legally and safely on site, the cost may fall by a few hundred pounds.

On-site dismantling for static caravans in restricted locations

On-site work is often the practical choice when a static unit sits behind a narrow entrance, beside a building or on a pitch that a transporter cannot reach. The team separates the structure into manageable sections and removes the resulting materials.

Tell us about decking, porches, skirting, added rooms, overhead cables, buried services and any site rules.

Practical removal options for large, deteriorated or inaccessible units

Some statics have collapsed floors, sagging roofs or frames that have settled into the ground. Others contain furniture, old appliances and years of stored belongings.

Photographs from every side help us judge the work. Include the inside, access route and attached structures. Clearing loose personal items beforehand may reduce labour, but do not remove structural panels or supports unless asked.

Looking for a caravan scrap yard near me?

Many people expect a local metal recycler to take a complete caravan away in one go. The steel has value, yet the rest contains mixed materials that must be separated and disposed of correctly.

Specialist collection is usually the more practical option for a complete or badly damaged unit.

Why many local scrap yards will not accept a complete caravan

Most scrap yards are set up for metal, not timber, insulation, upholstered seating, plastic fittings and broken glass. They may also refuse a caravan that cannot be delivered safely.

Using a specialist means you do not have to strip the whole unit yourself, unless spending a wet weekend with a crowbar was already high on your list.

How specialist caravan breaking deals with mixed materials and reusable parts

The caravan is assessed before dismantling begins. Reusable components are separated where practical, metals are sorted and the remaining material is handled according to its type and condition.

The quote covers more than the chassis value. Labour, transport, waste volume and access all matter.

Caravans we can collect, dismantle and dispose of

Scrap My Caravan handles unwanted tourers and static units in many conditions. Age alone is rarely the main issue. Structure, access and safe handling matter more.

Unwanted touring caravans in any condition

We assess old, damp, damaged, dated and uneconomical tourers from homes, farms, holiday sites and storage yards.

When you say a caravan is towable, check more than whether the wheels turn. The tyres, hitch, chassis and body must also be fit for the journey. When you are unsure, tell us. Photos are more useful than optimism.

Old static caravans, holiday units and site accommodation

Static caravans and similar site units usually need dismantling in place. We plan the work around the structure, pitch and available vehicle access.

Tell us whether the unit is occupied, connected to services or still contains belongings. Water, gas and electricity must be dealt with safely before dismantling starts.

Damp, fire-damaged, accident-damaged and partly stripped caravans

Severe damage does not prevent an assessment, but it changes the method. Fire may weaken the shell, collision damage can twist the chassis, and a partly stripped caravan may have sharp metal or exposed wiring.

Describe what happened and show the damage clearly. Hidden faults discovered on arrival can change the equipment, labour and price needed.

How caravan removal in Exeter works

You send details and photos, we assess the safest removal method, and you receive a confirmed quote before choosing a date.

Send us the caravan details, location and access information

Provide the caravan type, make, model, approximate year and full collection postcode. Explain what is wrong with it in plain terms.

Send clear photos of all sides, the roof where possible, interior, floor, hitch, wheels and every damaged area. Include the access route. Be completely open about rotten walls, soft flooring, missing wheels or anything else that affects safe removal.

Receive a clear collection or dismantling plan

We will tell you whether the caravan can be towed, needs a tow bed or must be dismantled on site. The quote is based on the condition and access shown to us.

As a guide, towable tourers start from £380, non-towable tourers are usually about £500 to £800, and static caravan removal is normally around £2,000 to £3,000. Your confirmed quote sets the actual rate.

Arrange removal at a suitable time

Scrap My Caravan is heavily booked throughout the year. Once you receive a quote, book within 24 hours where possible. Waiting longer can mean there is no suitable collection date for several weeks.

For a storage-site collection, confirm access with the operator. For a home, farm or yard, move vehicles and unlock gates before the agreed arrival time.

Caravan collection areas around Exeter

Our Exeter coverage includes the city, nearby towns and rural areas reached from the M5 and A30. The full postcode helps us price travel and plan the route accurately.

Crediton, Cranbrook, Exmouth and Tiverton

We collect from Crediton, Cranbrook, Exmouth and Tiverton, and can also assess caravans stored around East Devon, including sites between Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton.

Tell us when the caravan is on a gated site or down a narrow rural lane. Local roads can turn a simple-looking collection into a different job.

Newton Abbot, Barnstaple and locations towards North Devon

We can consider collections from Newton Abbot and farther towards Barnstaple and North Devon. Longer journeys may affect the price, particularly when a caravan needs a tow bed or on-site dismantling.

Send the exact location rather than the nearest large town. Ten miles on a map can make quite a difference when the last mile is a single-track lane.

Exeter-focused service with wider support from caravan breakers Devon

This page covers removal in Exeter, including storage-site access, Exton Road restrictions and routes near Junction 30, the M5 and A30.

For collections elsewhere in the county, visit our caravan breakers Devon page for wider regional coverage.

Local coverage without duplicating a county-wide disposal service

A caravan stored at Sowton presents different access questions from one on a farm outside Crediton or at a site towards Exmouth.

The Devon page deals with county-wide collection. This page stays focused on the local detail that matters in Exeter itself, so you get the specifics rather than a generic county-wide quote.

Frequently asked questions about caravan breakers in Exeter

Can you collect a caravan directly from a storage site?

Yes, provided the site operator allows access and a suitable vehicle can reach the caravan. Send us the site name, pitch details, opening hours and gate instructions. Tell the operator about the collection before the booked date.

Can you remove a caravan that is no longer roadworthy?

Yes. We can dismantle a non-towable tourer on site or transport it on a tow bed. These removals usually cost about £500 to £800, depending on damage and access.

Do you dismantle static caravans on site?

Yes. Static caravans are normally broken up where they stand and the waste is removed. Typical prices are about £2,000 to £3,000. Suitable timber that can be burned legally and safely on site may reduce the price by a few hundred pounds.

What information do you need before arranging collection?

We need the caravan type, make, model, approximate year, full postcode and an honest description of its condition. Send clear photos of the walls, floor, roof, hitch, wheels, interior, damage and access route. Book within 24 hours of receiving your quote where possible because collection dates can fill for several weeks.

For broader service information, visit the main caravan breakers hub.