Local house removals
Furniture wrapped in padded blankets, beds and wardrobes taken apart and rebuilt, and every box placed in its labelled room.
Home removals in YorkEst. 2008 · 18 Years' Moving Experience
House Removals in York You Can Trust
Moving Homes & Businesses: For Any Size PropertyFixed Quotes or Hourly RatesFully Insured TeamFrom £75/hr, No VAT
Your own permanent York crew, carpeted vans and £10,000 Goods in Transit cover on every move.
Three vans, one permanent crewOur own vans and our own employed movers
What are you moving?
Prefer a fixed price? Start a video quote: a few quick questions, then a 2-minute video. Or call 01904 390 906, 7 days a week, 9am–7pm.
Quick answer
How long a house move in York takes depends on parking distance, stairs, furniture to take apart and rebuild, how the van is loaded and waiting for keys, not just the number of bedrooms. Our movers cost from £75 an hour plus a van fee, with no VAT, no weekend surcharge and £10,000 Goods in Transit cover included.
- Since 2008Founded in York by Dale Gosine
- 493+ reviews5.0 average on Google
- £10,000 coverGoods in Transit, every move
- LicensedWaste carrier CBDU408884
- GPS trackedEvery van, 24 hours a day
Local removals company
Removals in York, planned around York's streets
Dale Gosine, founder, moving York since 2008Page checked 6 November 2026
Dale Gosine, founder
Removals in York take real planning: medieval snickelways, narrow terraces in The Groves and ResPark permit zones all decide where a van can stop. Our uniformed team know these streets, so the van is parked, loaded and away without the stress.
Choose a fixed written quote for a large family house, or our hourly house removals service from £75 an hour for flats and smaller moves. Whether it's a family home in Haxby, a student flat near the University of York or a full house clearance in York, the same crew handles it from first box to last.
Included on every York move
- Furniture wrapped in padded blankets
- Beds and wardrobes taken apart and rebuilt
- Carpeted, GPS-tracked vans
- £10,000 Goods in Transit cover
- No VAT and no weekend surcharge
- The same permanent crew, start to finish
What we move
House, storage and long-distance removals
Moving a business? See office removals in York
Storage moves
We work hand in hand with Inner Space Stations in Layerthorpe, YO31, and deliver to any York facility you choose, stacked to use the space well.
Removals and self storage
Long-distance removals
York to London, Manchester, Edinburgh or anywhere on the UK mainland. One dedicated van and crew, no depot stops or shared loads.
National removals from YorkSee all 19 removal servicesIncluding packing, piano moves, house clearance, national and urgent moves.
Why York customers book us
A permanent York crew, not casual labour
Operating from Lawnswood Drive since 2008, Dale has built a team who know the parking and access in every York postcode. That local knowledge keeps your hourly costs predictable.
Your York removals crew: Dale, Mike, Tomaz and Yassine. The same faces turn up on your move, in the black and orange 1 Van 1 Man uniform, so you always know who is carrying your things.
Parking on narrow streets
In YO31, The Groves and Heworth, put a couple of bins out the night before with a note saying "Removals van: moving house", or ask neighbours to leave about three car lengths. The van then sits right outside your door.
- Room-by-room placement. Every labelled box and piece of furniture goes to its room, not the hallway.
- On-time arrival. A reliable arrival slot keeps the whole day on track, chains included.
- Carpeted, kitted vans. Tie straps, transit blankets, tail-lifts and trolleys on every vehicle.
- Mattress covers as standard. Each mattress goes into a clean bag before it touches the van.
- Written quotations. You pay for the time your move takes, at the rate on your quote.
- GPS-tracked vans. Every vehicle tracked for location and your peace of mind.
Prices
York removal prices: van fee plus an hourly crew
The van fee covers the vehicle and fuel. The hourly rate covers your crew, who load, drive and unload. Single items and specialist jobs such as upright piano moves are flat-rate.
- No VAT added. We're not VAT registered.
- No weekend surcharge. Saturday costs the same as Tuesday.
- No card details online. Secure your date with the van fee by bank transfer, then pay the balance to your driver once the last item is unloaded.
| 1 mover You help the driver | £75/hr |
|---|---|
| 2 movers Most flats and houses | £85/hr |
Plus van fee. Fixed written quotes available after a video walk-through. No weekend surcharge.
Real moves, real reviews
What York customers say about our movers
"Very easy to deal with. Reasonably priced and they accepted extra small items, at short notice, with no additional cost."
Michael S. · Wigginton to Tadcaster · Oct 2026
"Punctual, great attitude and super efficient. Glad I chose to support a small local business."
Jesska C. · Aug 2026
"They moved us from London to York and were careful, professional and engaged throughout."
Paul H. · London to York · Jul 2026
Our latest moves, in our own photos
Real jobs from the last few weeks. Areas only, never customers' house numbers.
YO31 → Hudson Quarter, YO1
Flat move into the city centre
From YO31 into Hudson Quarter beside York railway station, where loading time and parking are tight.
Nether Poppleton, YO26 → West Bank, YO24
Nether Poppleton to West Bank
Loaded on a narrow village lane in Poppleton, then across the city to West Bank.
Huntington, YO32
House move in Huntington
Boxes and furniture loaded onto the tail-lift van, parked right at the house.
Inner Space Stations, YO31 → YO23
Storage to a terraced home
Collected from our partner self-storage on Layerthorpe and delivered to a terraced home in YO23.
Elvington, YO41 → West Didsbury, Manchester
Village to the city, across the Pennines
Loaded at a village home in Elvington and unloaded at the new house in West Didsbury.
Huntington, YO32 → Knutsford, Cheshire
Flat move to Cheshire
A Huntington flat moved across the Pennines to a new home in Knutsford.
Coverage
Where we cover: York, North Yorkshire and the UK
Daily across every York postcode, out to 52 towns and villages on our Yorkshire removals coverage page, and long-distance anywhere on the UK mainland.
- YO1City centre
- YO10Heslington & Fulford
- YO23Bishopthorpe & South Bank
- YO24Dringhouses & Acomb
- YO26Poppleton & Leeman Road
- YO30Clifton · our base
- YO31The Groves & Heworth
- YO32Haxby & Huntington
FAQs
Removals FAQ: prices, insurance and parking
Straight answers to the questions York customers ask most. More on our removals FAQ page.
York moving guides
How much does a man with a van in York cost?
From £75 per hour for one mover, plus a van fee that covers the vehicle and fuel. No VAT, no weekend surcharge and no hidden extras on the day.
How many movers should I book?
Most house moves suit a 2 or 3-person crew. If you have able helpers on site, a 1 or 2-person booking can be enough. We'll advise when you send your item list.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Yes. Every move includes £10,000 Goods in Transit cover from collection to delivery. Above that, arrange extra cover with a third-party insurer. Read what Goods in Transit covers.
Do I need a parking permit to move house in York?
In a ResPark zone such as South Bank, Clementhorpe or The Groves, activate a visitor permit through the City of York Council at least 24 hours before moving day.
How far ahead should I book?
Ideally 4–6 weeks, especially for Fridays and month-end. Short-notice and last-minute removals are often still possible.
What size removal vans do you use?
3.5 tonne Luton vans with tail-lifts, plus a low-loader van with a 4.5m inside length and 8.2ft internal height. Compare them on our removal van sizes page.
What happens on moving day?
We arrive in your booked slot, wrap furniture in quilted covers and take apart anything too big for a doorway. We take the A1237 or A64 rather than cutting through the centre, then put every labelled box in its room and rebuild the furniture.
What if I'm in a property chain?
Everything happens on the same day, so we start as early as possible and have the van loaded before the money changes hands. Timing depends on what you own, not the number of bedrooms.
Can you collect from or deliver to more than one address?
Yes. We can add extra pick-ups and drop-offs along the way, depending on your booking and van space.
Free, no-obligation
Get a written removals quote from our York team
Send a few details and we'll come back with a clear price. Prefer to talk? Real people answer, seven days a week, 9am–7pm.
Call the office
01904 390 906
WhatsApp 0757 228 2699 · info@1van1man.com
Check us before you book
- Licensed waste carrierRegistered with the Environment Agency, so clearances are disposed of legally.
CBDU408884Check the public register - Public liabilityCurrent certificate available to view before you book.View the certificate
- £10,000 Goods in TransitOn every move, from collection to delivery.What it covers
- Registered trade mark1 Van 1 Man Removals®, trading in York since 2008. Not VAT registered.View the trade mark