People choose 1 Van 1 Man because the crew who quotes your move is the crew who turns up: our own employed movers, never subcontractors, moving York homes since 2008. Every move has £10,000 Goods in Transit cover, prices are hourly from £75 with no VAT, and the rate is the same seven days a week.
Choosing a removal company in York comes down to trust. You're handing over everything you own to people you've probably never met. We've been earning that trust in York since 2008, and our 493+ five-star Google reviews show how it's gone.
Here's what you get when you book us, and why it matters on the day.
Our Own Crew, Never Subcontractors
Plenty of removal firms take the booking and pass the job to whoever is free. We don't. The people who carry your things are our own employed team, in the black and orange 1 Van 1 Man uniform, and they know how we work. That means no strangers in an unmarked van and nobody learning the job on your furniture.
Insured on Every Move
Every move carries £10,000 Goods in Transit cover from collection to delivery, plus public liability insurance. Furniture is wrapped in padded blankets and strapped in, and mattresses go into clean covers before they touch the van. If your things are worth more than £10,000, we'll tell you so you can arrange extra cover before moving day.
Clear Hourly Prices, With No VAT
We charge by the hour, from £75 for one mover or £85 for two, plus a van fee. We're not VAT registered, so there's no VAT added, and Saturday costs the same as Tuesday. The clock runs from when we arrive to when the last item is unloaded, and if a job runs a little over we round down in good faith. See how our prices work.
Vans Kitted Out for House Moves
- Carpeted vans, so nothing slides or scuffs
- Tail-lifts for heavy furniture and white goods
- Blankets, tie straps, trolleys and mattress covers on every job
- GPS tracking on every vehicle
Not sure which van you need? You don't have to be. Send us a rough list of your things and we'll send the right van and crew. You can compare them on our van sizes page.
Large Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care
We're a local firm, so we can listen properly and plan your move around you rather than a booking system. That might mean a full house removal, a You Load, We Drive job to keep costs down, an office move in the evening or at the weekend, or a short-notice move when plans change. Our office is open 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Part of the York Community
We live and work here, so our reputation matters to us and to the people on your street. We only park where it's allowed, we give neighbours and businesses notice if a move will block access, and we know where a van can and can't stop, from the snickelways to the ResPark zones. Our slogan is "Removals That Remove The Stress", and that includes the stress of the people next door.
You can check us before you book: we're a licensed waste carrier (CBDU408884), a registered company (No. 09007596) and a registered trade mark, and you can read every one of our reviews on Google.
Choosing a York Removal Company: Common Questions
Will the same people who quote my move do the move?
Yes. We don't subcontract. Your move is done by our own employed crew.
Are you insured?
Yes. Every move has £10,000 Goods in Transit cover and public liability insurance.
Do you charge more at weekends?
No. The hourly rate is the same Monday to Sunday, and there's no VAT on top.
How long have you been moving people in York?
Since 2008, from our base in Clifton, YO30.
See for Yourself
Tell us where you're moving from and to and roughly what's going. We'll come back with a clear price, usually the same day.
Last updated 7 November 2026