Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Removals & Storage Experts in York
Hughes Removals has been a trusted name in the removals and storage industry since 1948, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to both residential and commercial clients. Our family-run business combines decades of experience with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer care. We specialise in home and business removals, secure storage solutions, piano transportation, house clearance, and expert packing services across York, Yorkshire, and Humberside. Our team of courteous, uniformed professionals utilises modern equipment and purpose-built vehicles to ensure every move is executed smoothly and efficiently.As members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), we adhere to stringent industry standards, providing clients with peace of mind and a service that consistently exceeds expectations. With over 77 years of dedicated service, we remain a locally rooted company, prioritising personal attention and competitive pricing to meet the unique needs of each customer.
Services
Home Removals
Business Removals
Piano Storage
House Clearance
Packing Service
Secure Storage
Self Storage
Archive Storage
Student Storage
Urgent Packing
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 77 years of experience in residential and commercial removals.
- Our family-run business maintains BAR membership for industry-standard compliance.
- We offer end-to-end services including packing, storage, and specialist item handling.
- Our fleet of modern vehicles ensures efficient moves of any scale.
- Positive client testimonials highlight our polite, professional, and reliable service.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Removers
What people say
Fantastic removal service
Handled furniture with care
Polite and courteous
Efficient and professional
Highly recommended
Services
Home Removals
Our home removals service provides seamless relocation solutions for households, from initial packing to final delivery. With experienced teams and purpose-built vehicles, we ensure your belongings are transported safely and efficiently. Clients benefit from tailored planning, secure handling of fragile items, and flexible scheduling to accommodate individual timelines.
Secure Storage
Secure storage solutions cater to short-term and long-term needs, with climate-controlled facilities and inventory management. Items are carefully packed, sealed in purpose-built containers, and stored to minimise damage risk. Competitive rates start from 5 per week, with flexible access options for stored goods.
House Clearance
House clearance services efficiently remove all items from residential properties, with options for selling valuables, donating usable goods, or disposing of waste. Our punctual team handles complete clearances across York and surrounding areas, ensuring minimal disruption to clients during transitions.
Packing Service
Expert packing services protect fragile items and streamline the moving process, with materials and techniques tailored to each client's needs. Available as a standalone service or part of full removals, our team ensures secure packing for both domestic and commercial moves.
Piano Removals
Piano removals require specialist equipment and expertise, which our trained team provides to ensure safe transportation of delicate instruments. We handle all piano types, using protective wrapping and secure loading techniques to prevent damage during transit.
Questions
What areas do Hughes Removals cover?
We operate across York, Shipton By Beningbrough, and surrounding areas in Yorkshire and Humberside for all our removal and storage services.
Do you offer storage solutions?
Yes, we provide secure storage facilities with options including self-storage, archive storage, and student storage starting from £5 per week.
Are your staff trained for specialist item removals?
Our team is trained to handle specialist items like pianos, using protective equipment and techniques to ensure safe transportation.
Can you assist with house clearances?
We offer complete house clearance services, managing sales of valuables, charity donations, and waste disposal efficiently and responsibly.
Are you a BAR-accredited removals company?
Yes, we are proud members of the British Association of Removers, adhering to their strict standards for facilities and service quality.
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Reviews (7)
Pauline Redman
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Great experience from beginning to end! Really helpful office staff who told us as soon as a cancellation became available. On the day the guys were incredibly careful with our possessions & the properties, would highly recommend!
Great experience from beginning to end! Really helpful office staff who told us as soon as a cancellation became available. On the day the guys were incredibly careful with our possessions & the properties, would highly recommend!
Matt Naughton
Sep 18, 2021
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Cannot thank Hughes's enough for helping me with a last minute move back in January 2019. Incredibly friendly, great communications and made me feel like they actually cared about my move. I had been tremendously let down by David Dale at Christmas and Hughes's were superb. It made my move a breeze and I am very grateful for helping me out of a tricky situation over the Christmas holidays. Highly recommend!! A+
Phil Taylor
Mar 03, 2021
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Thanks to Hughes Removals for a great move last week to Church Fenton. Adam, Jamie and Gary were brilliant, hard working and friendly lads and a very helpful Ruth in the office. 5/5. Phil Taylor.
Christine Mullinder
Dec 19, 2020
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Hughes Removals moved us from York to Bradford. Their efficiency, professionalism and courtesy were second to none. They carried out the move in a timely manner and all our belongings were protected and well looked after. The two removal men were excellent, and nothing we asked them to do was too much for them. I would have absolutely no problem in recommending Hughes Removals to anyone looking to move home
Katherine Chatterton
Nov 04, 2020
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My move was brilliant and Hughes removals made it so much much easier as I have a very young baby...the lads were brill, Especially Ray, they were all so friendly and efficient I can’t recommend them enough and will highly recommend Hughes removals to friends
Lynn Goodwin
Oct 17, 2020
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I moved a week ago from West Yorkshire to North Yorkshire John and Matt were brilliant they were so efficient and friendly they had us packed and ready to go in 21/2 hours! They treated my furniture with respect and nothing was too much for them. If you are looking to move then look no further for a professional and very reasonably priced service 2/3rds cheaper than a firm in Bradford!!
Tracy Watson
Sep 09, 2020
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Amazing guys Johnno and Matt who did our removal, very professional and have never stopped! They deserve a big bonus in their pay!!
