Man and Van York — Small Moves, Student Moves and Deliveries Across YO Postcodes
A man and van service for York: student rooms in Heslington, Badger Hill and Hull Road at the start and end of term, one-bed flats in Clifton and Fishergate, terraces in South Bank, Holgate and The Groves, and family homes in Acomb, Haxby and Huntington. Charlotte drives a 3.5-tonne Luton with a tail lift, does the lifting with you, knows which York streets need a permit and which the footstreets close, and charges a fixed price for the job or £45–£55 an hour — whichever comes out cheaper.
- York student moves — term-time and summer changeovers
- Footstreet and ResPark restrictions planned in advance
- Luton van with tail lift, goods-in-transit insured
- Unwanted items removed on the same trip under licence CBDU291452
Based in Howden, DN14 · covering East & South Yorkshire
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Man and van jobs we do in York
- Student moves — into and out of halls and shared houses around the University of York (Heslington, Badger Hill, Hull Road, Tang Hall) and York St John (Clarence Street, Haxby Road, Clifton), including the September rush and the June clear-out
- Flat and small house moves — one and two-bed properties across the city, Clifton Moor to Fulford, and out to Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe, Poppleton and Strensall
- Moves into York from outside — from Hull, Selby, Leeds, Doncaster or further; fixed price with fuel included
- Marketplace, Gumtree and eBay collections — sofas, beds, dining tables and the like collected anywhere in York and delivered to your door, or the other way round
- Storage runs — into and out of the self-storage units on Clifton Moor, Monks Cross and Layerthorpe
- Single heavy items — a fridge-freezer up to a second-floor flat on Bootham, a piano out of a Bishophill terrace
- Small office and shop moves — desks, stock and fittings between premises in the city centre and the out-of-town estates
Anything you decide not to keep goes on the van as well and is disposed of legally — CL Clearances is a licensed waste carrier, which a removals firm is not.
Working in York — parking, footstreets and timing
York is the one city in our area where the van cannot simply pull up outside. The city-centre footstreets are closed to vehicles for most of the day (loading is generally only possible early morning and evening), and a large part of the residential city inside the outer ring road is covered by ResPark permit zones where a 3.5-tonne van needs either a visitor permit from you or a dispensation from City of York Council. The terraces in The Groves, Bishophill, South Bank, Holgate and Leeman Road are narrow, often one-way, and were built before anyone owned a car, never mind a Luton.
None of this is a problem if it is planned. When you book, tell Charlotte the exact street at both ends and she checks the restrictions, books a dispensation if one is needed, and times the job around the footstreet hours — an early start for a flat on Micklegate, a normal start for Acomb or Huntington. Student halls have their own loading arrangements and the university's move-in and move-out days are known well in advance.
Howden to York is about 25 miles via the A63 and A19 or the M62 and A1(M), roughly 40 minutes; local York jobs are quoted as a fixed price that includes the travel.
Man and van prices in York — 2026 guide
Fixed prices for jobs starting or ending in York, including travel from Howden. Hourly rates apply once the van is on site for jobs that cannot be scoped in advance.
| Job | Typical time on site | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Student room move within York | 1 – 2 hours | £95 – £140 |
| Single item collection or delivery in York | Up to 1 hour | £70 – £95 |
| One-bed flat within York | 2 – 4 hours | £160 – £260 |
| Two-bed house within York | 4 – 6 hours, one or two loads | £280 – £420 |
| York to Hull, Leeds or Doncaster (one-bed) | Half day | £220 – £340 |
| Hourly, once on site (one person) | Two-hour minimum | £45 – £55 per hour |
A ResPark dispensation or bay suspension, where needed, is charged at the council's fee with no mark-up. A second person for heavy furniture on upper floors is £25 an hour on top.
Why York customers book CL Clearances
We know the restrictions
Footstreets, ResPark, one-way terraces and university move-in days are planned, not discovered on the morning.
Insured and licensed
Goods-in-transit and public liability cover, plus a waste carrier licence so the old sofa can leave on the same van.
Fixed price for York
Travel from Howden is built in. The number you are quoted is the number you pay.
One person, every time
Charlotte quotes, drives and lifts. No agency crews.
Man and van York FAQs
How much is a man and van in York?
In 2026 a student room move within York is typically £95–£140, a one-bed flat £160–£260 and a two-bed house £280–£420 with CL Clearances, including travel from Howden. Once on site the hourly rate is £45–£55 with a two-hour minimum. A fixed price is agreed in writing before the day.
Can you do student moves in York?
Yes — halls and shared houses around the University of York and York St John, including the September arrivals and the June and July clear-outs. Book early for those weeks. Anything left behind that you do not want can be disposed of legally on the same trip.
What about parking in the city centre?
Tell us the street and we handle it: footstreet timings, ResPark visitor permits or a council dispensation, and a bay suspension where the street is too tight. Early starts are normal for addresses inside the walls.
Do you move people out of York to other cities?
Yes. York to Hull, Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, Newcastle or the rest of the country is quoted as a fixed price including fuel and time. For anything up to a two-bed flat the Luton does it in one load.
Can you collect a Facebook Marketplace item in York and deliver it to me?
Yes. Send the seller's postcode and yours, plus a photo. Charlotte collects, checks it is as described, and delivers into the room you want. From £70 within York.
Book a man and van in York
Ring or WhatsApp 07783 430775 with the from, the to and a rough list, or use the form, and Charlotte will confirm a fixed price the same day. Student moves, flat moves, deliveries and collections across every York postcode from YO1 to YO32.
Also in York: house clearance, rubbish removal and garden clearance.
- 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