Moving Advice for House, Office and Student Removals

Moving House in York: Advice From Our Removals Crew

Everybody moves at some point, and it can be a challenging and stressful time. To help you along the way, our crew has written a series of practical guides:

• House removals and packing advice for an easier home move
• Student removals advice for halls and shared houses
• Office removals tips for York businesses
• Settling into a new home, from your first night to decorating

At 1 Van 1 Man, we do everything possible to make sure your removal runs as smoothly as possible. Working closely with all customers, we like to know as much as we can about the move, ensuring we are thoroughly prepared for every eventuality. We understand the stress caused by relocating properties, so make an extra effort towards planning and preparation.

How to Pack Your Belongings for the Removal Van

When packing your items before the move, it is much better to use boxes, suitcases and rucksacks, rather than plastic bags and bin liners. In our experience, plastic bags have a tendency to tear during handling and transit, and we don’t want your items becoming dirty, damaged or broken.

We also ask that all boxes are taped and sealed closed, without being overloaded with too many items, especially those that are significant in weight.

Organising Your Items Before Moving Day

In the interests of efficiency, we ask all customers to arrange their items near the exits of the building, taking care not to block any fire exits or restrict access in any way. Wherever possible, items should be grouped in this order:

Moving a Fridge or Freezer Safely

If you are intending to move a fridge or freezer, please remember to defrost, drain and dry them fully before transit. Make sure you wait 5 to 8 hours before turning them on again once you’ve moved.

Save Money by Dismantling Furniture Before Your Move

Our crew can take apart and rebuild beds, wardrobes and other large furniture for you on the day. If you are moving on a budget, though, dismantling these items yourself before we arrive is one of the easiest ways to keep your costs down.

We charge by the hour, so less work on the day means less time on the clock. Flat-packed furniture is also quicker to carry, load and unload at your new home. Keep the screws and fittings for each item together in a labelled bag so it all goes back together easily.

Parking and Access for the Removal Van

Please reserve a parking space for the removal van before we arrive. Please note that you may need to contact the local council to arrange a parking permit. Should the only parking space available be metered, customers are expected to provide sufficient amounts of change for loading and unloading the vehicle between transits.

The height of our Luton box van is 3.2 metres. Please let us know if this will cause any issues regarding low bridges and car park barriers etc.