Man with a Van Wakefield — Small Moves and Deliveries Across the Five Towns
A man with a van for Wakefield and the district along the M62: the city itself, Sandal, Agbrigg, Lupset and Outwood, and the Five Towns — Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Featherstone and Normanton — plus Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth and South Elmsall. Charlotte comes straight along the M62 from Howden, 35 to 40 minutes, with a tail-lift Luton, lifts with you at both ends, and prices the job fixed including the travel.
- Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton, Ossett
- Straight down the M62 from Howden — travel in the price
- Tail-lift Luton, goods-in-transit insured
- Unwanted items disposed of on the same run under licence CBDU291452
Based in Howden, DN14 · covering East & South Yorkshire
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What we move around Wakefield
- Flat and small house moves — city-centre and Westgate flats, terraces in Agbrigg, Belle Vue, Eastmoor and Thornes, semis in Sandal, Walton, Outwood, Stanley and Lupset
- The Five Towns and beyond — Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Ferrybridge, Featherstone, Normanton, Altofts, Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth, South Elmsall, South Kirkby and Ackworth
- Moves out of the district — Wakefield to Leeds, Sheffield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Doncaster, York or Hull, fixed price
- Marketplace, Gumtree and eBay collections — furniture and appliances collected across the district and delivered to you
- Storage runs — the self-storage sites off the A650, Calder Island and Junction 41 estates
- Single heavy items — fridge-freezers, corner sofas, wardrobes up terrace staircases
- Small business moves — units on Calder Park, Junction 41 and the Castleford and Normanton industrial estates
Anything not going to the new address leaves on the same van and is disposed of legally under our waste carrier licence.
Moving in Wakefield — terraces, hills and the Five Towns
Wakefield has more hills than the rest of our area put together, and a lot of stone terraces on them: Agbrigg, Belle Vue, Eastmoor, Thornes and the older parts of Ossett, Horbury and Pontefract have on-street parking that is tight and sometimes steep, with front doors straight onto the pavement and cellars below. The van fits, but loading is planned around where it can actually stop. The city centre has short-stay bays and a pedestrian core; the newer Westgate and waterfront flats have their own loading areas and lifts to book.
Sandal, Walton, Outwood, Stanley and the suburbs have drives and are straightforward. The Five Towns are a mix — Victorian terraces in Castleford and Featherstone town centres, ex-mining semis on the estates, and modern housing at Glasshoughton and Xscape.
Howden to Wakefield is about 26 miles west on the M62 — 35 to 40 minutes — and Pontefract, Knottingley and Castleford are ten minutes nearer. That travel is built into the fixed price for Wakefield-district jobs.
Man with a van prices in Wakefield — 2026 guide
Fixed prices for jobs within the Wakefield district, including travel from Howden.
| Job | Typical time on site | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Single item collection or delivery | Up to 1 hour | £70 – £95 |
| One-bed flat within Wakefield district | 2 – 4 hours | £160 – £250 |
| Two-bed house within the district | 4 – 6 hours, one or two loads | £280 – £420 |
| Pontefract / Castleford / Knottingley local moves | 2 – 5 hours | £140 – £340 |
| Wakefield to Leeds, Sheffield, Barnsley or Hull (one-bed) | Half day | £220 – £340 |
| Hourly, once on site (one person) | Two-hour minimum | £45 – £55 per hour |
A second person for cellars, steep terraces and heavy furniture is £25 an hour on top.
Why Wakefield customers use CL Clearances
Straight down the M62
Howden to the Wakefield district in 35–40 minutes; the Five Towns sooner. Travel is in the price.
Whole district covered
Wakefield, the Five Towns, Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth and South Elmsall on one price structure.
Insured and licensed
Goods-in-transit and public liability cover; waste carrier CBDU291452.
One named person
Charlotte quotes, drives and lifts.
Man with a van Wakefield FAQs
How much is a man with a van in Wakefield?
In 2026 a single item within the Wakefield district is £70–£95, a one-bed flat move £160–£250 and a two-bed house £280–£420 with CL Clearances, travel from Howden included. Once on site the hourly rate is £45–£55 with a two-hour minimum. Fixed in writing before the day.
Do you cover Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley?
Yes — the Five Towns are on the way from Howden and are usually quoted a little lower than Wakefield itself. Featherstone, Normanton, Altofts, Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth, South Elmsall and Ackworth are all covered.
Can you move me from Wakefield to Leeds or Sheffield?
Yes. One-bed moves from Wakefield to Leeds, Sheffield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Doncaster, York or Hull are £220–£340 fixed including fuel. Larger moves are quoted individually.
Will you collect something from Marketplace in Wakefield?
Yes. Send the seller's postcode, your postcode and a photo. Charlotte collects, checks it and delivers to the room you want, from £70 within the district.
Can the old furniture go on the same van?
Yes. CL Clearances is a licensed waste carrier, so the sofa, bed or appliance you are replacing leaves with the move and is disposed of legally, priced as a small add-on.
Book a man with a van in Wakefield
Ring or WhatsApp 07783 430775 with both addresses and a rough list, or use the form. Charlotte confirms a fixed price and a date the same day. Small moves, collections and deliveries across Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton and Ossett.
Also in Wakefield: rubbish removal.
- Call or text07783 430775
- WhatsAppMessage Charlotte
- Emailhello@cl-clearances.co.uk
- Based inHowden, DN14 7DY, East Yorkshire
- HoursMon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
- Waste carrier licenceCBDU291452