York Removals
If you’re moving home in York, Britannia Olivers can help with your move. We have been providing removals and storage services for over 100 years in York and are experts in moving people locally and all over the country.
Moving Home in York
Whether you’re moving locally in York, Scarborough, Pocklington, Harrogate, Ripon or any of the surrounding areas, you can be sure that the team at Britannia Olivers will go the extra mile to help make your move stress-free.
York Removal Company
Our team of highly trained professional removal specialists will take care of every step of your move to ensure everything goes off without a hitch, we are ideally located to help you move anywhere in the local area, nationwide or overseas.
Our team of removers have all undergone extensive training, so you can be sure that when you choose Britannia Olivers with your removal in York, that you are dealing with an experienced, professional, efficient team.
Pre-Move Survey
We’ll conduct a pre-move survey with you to find out what your budget and time constraints are, whether there are any problems with access at either property and whether you need any additional services or materials.
Need a House Packing Service?
We can provide you with the packing materials or indeed a team of packers if you don’t have time to wrap everything up yourself.
Storage Services in York
We can also help you with storage, so if you’re moving further afield or even abroad, we can keep your items in our secure storage facility until you need them. We have considerable experience in dealing with bulky and unusually-shaped items, so if you’re worried about what to do with your piano during a move, let us take care of it for you. We’ll store it until you need it and then deliver it to your new home when you’re settled in.
Get in Contact
For more information, please get in touch on enquiries@britoliver.co.uk or call 01904 820762 or request a Quote here.
Moving to York
York is just 40 miles from the east coast, and is championed as one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It benefits from a thriving economy, excellent schools and strong commuter links both north and south, including London. It is not unsurprising to find out that properties to buy and rent in York are highly desirable.
There are a variety of properties to buy and rent in York. Homes in the city range from luxury riverside apartments and Victorian townhouses to large country-style detached homes and new-build starter properties.
Some of the most popular villages and towns in York include Terrington, Coxhold, Helmsley and Sutton-on-the-Forest. Malton is also growing in popularity and is known as a foodie town. If you are after period homes, Friars Terrace (next to the river) and the Bootham area have properties full of character. Bootham has some particularly south after historic townhouses.
If you would prefer something new, the up and coming area of Clementhorpe and Westgate are home to newly-built apartment and homes to both buy and rent.
Schools in York
York is renowned for having some of the best state and private schools in the country. There are countless primary schools, some of which are Church of England or Catholic faith focused. Which primary school your child attends will depend on your catchment area, so parents moving to York should look at properties in a certain area if they have their heart set on a specific school. Clifton Green Primary, Hempland Primary and Poppleton Road Primary are three of the most popular.
In terms of state secondary schools, there are nine available in York. Out of these nine, Ofsted have ranked six of them as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’. Huntington School, Joseph Rowntree School and Millthorpe School are all ‘good’. All Saints RC School, Fulford School and Manor CofE School are ‘outstanding’.
York Transport Links
York city centre is enveloped by a ring road and a variety of different A roads spur off in all directions. The A1(M) is easily accessible in the west and the A19 southbound will take drivers to the M62. Hull and Leeds are about an hour’s drive away.
York is a major transport hub of Yorkshire and the train station has 11 platforms. Commuters can get to London Kings Cross in a timely 2 hours 12 minutes and Leeds is just a 25-minute journey if you hop on the very regular fast services. Other trains call at Scarborough, Doncaster, Sunderland, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Hull and Harrogate.
