About removals companies York

Discover Our Story: Reliable York-Based Removal Company

Who We Are

1 Van 1 Man Removals is a five star rated removals company in York. Established in 2008, we’ve been providing low cost removals to all residents of York, Yorkshire and beyond. We’ve helped students, home owners, renters and businesses move their items without breaking their budget. Our fleet of transport removal vans is ready to haul and move items large and small.

From instruments and props to furniture and precious gallery pieces, we’re always available and ready to make your moving process as smooth and seamless as possible.

  • Your friendly local moving service
  • Based in York with coverage ranging far and wide
  • A great variety of moving services, transport and "man with a van" services

2008-2013: The Story Begins

Here Our Story Begins...

2008

Here Our Story Begins...

1 Van 1 Man is founded in the beautiful city of York, UK.

Dale Gosine Takes Over - Welcome!

2009

Dale Gosine Takes Over - Welcome!

Newly arrived from Trinidad with a business career in stage rentals and property, Dale takes the helm.

1 Van Becomes a Fledgling Fleet

2010

1 Van Becomes a Fledgling Fleet

The firm expands from one man and a van to a small fleet: our beloved Luton and a LWB Sprinter.

Beyond Removals, Our Service Expands

2011

Beyond Removals, Our Service Expands

With a growing reputation for home removals, our services widen to include store collection, courier services and porter hire.

More (Capable) Hands on Deck

2012

More (Capable) Hands on Deck

Our team expands and hires two more staff: Mike and Tomasz. Their faces will become well-known across our vans and branding!

Covering All of Yorkshire

2013

Covering All of Yorkshire

Demand steps up, and we find ourselves covering all of Yorkshire on a regular basis.

Our Ethos

We are a local trusted removals company in York that pride ourselves on our unfaltering reputation. We truly care about every customer and always endeavour to go beyond the book with every removal we take on. It’s important to us that you not only receive removal services in York, but you enjoy a personalised service that makes your home, office or student removal easy and stress free.

Our Reputation

Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, trust and an attention to detail that ensures you receive a removals service that cares. We’re proud of our five star reviews and know how powerful word of mouth is to our success. This is why we will always ensure you receive the best service while looking for ways to save you money and time through home and office removals York.

Unbeatable Commitment to Customer Service

Although our name implies that we’re just one man with a van – our services has broadened to include so much more! Today, we’re a team of hard-working house removal professionals who have gained invaluable experience loading, hauling and transporting items of all sizes and values across both short and long distance moves.

No matter what the job, our commitment to ensuring our customers are absolutely delighted with all our moving services. We aim to please and even offer extra services such as boxing and cleaning to help you enjoy your new place even sooner.

2014-2022: Yorkshire's Firm Favourite

More Than Just a Brochure!

2014

More Than Just a Brochure!

We reenergise our website to be more than a selling point: a detailed blog, removal guides and downloadable help sheets that give customers an A-Z of moving lingo.

Introducing You-Load Budget Removals

2015

Introducing You-Load Budget Removals

Introducing our cheapest service - You Load, We Drive, You Save. The service proves especially popular for those short on time or looking for a great bargain.

Flat Pack Furniture Heroes

2016

Flat Pack Furniture Heroes

We add furniture assembly to our list of services. We're quite experienced, as you can imagine!

The All-Singing, All-Dancing Quote Form

2017

The All-Singing, All-Dancing Quote Form

Further updates to the website include a comprehensive quote calculator that lets customers choose their exact requirements and get a fair price.

More Demand, More Wheels

2018

More Demand, More Wheels

Our third van, a Sprinter LWB, is acquired for speedy deliveries.

Duty in Exceptional Circumstances

2022

Duty in Exceptional Circumstances

1 Van 1 Man assists during the Coronavirus pandemic by carrying out essential removals for families who had to move.

With competitive prices, attentive service and flexible scheduling, there’s no better company to choose for all your removal needs.
See why so many people have turned to 1 Van 1 Man Removals for expert moving services across the UK .