Local removals
Removals in Acomb
Acomb sits west of York city centre. We cover local house, flat and man and van moves from our base at 14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR, with insurance provided on booked jobs.
Pro Removals York14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR
DistanceAbout 2.5 miles west of our Fenwick Street base.
Directions from Acomb to our York base
Acomb is one of York’s largest western suburbs, with semis and terraces around Front Street, later estates toward Foxwood and Carr, and denser stretches near the older village core. Many homes have a drive or a short path from the kerb. Closer to the shops and bus routes, parked cars and narrow side streets limit how long a van can wait, so we plan the stop before the crew arrives.
From Fenwick Street the usual run is west through Holgate or along the A59 links depending on your exact postcode. School-run traffic on Front Street and the approaches to Acomb Explore can slow the final mile. Early starts help when both ends of the move are time sensitive, and when you are emptying a flat above a shop where loading has to stay clear of pedestrians.
Housing mix matters for the quote. A three-bed semi with a drive is a different day from a terrace with only rear alley access, or a first-floor flat with a tight turn on the stair. Say whether the piano, wardrobe or washing machine has a clear path out, and whether the second property is still in Acomb or further out toward Poppleton or Woodthorpe. Insurance is provided on booked jobs; tell us anything fragile so packing and wrapping are in the plan rather than left to chance on the day.
Parking and permits sit with City of York Council. Some streets use residents’ priority schemes. If your road needs a temporary suspension or a clear bay for a larger vehicle, arrange that with the council before move week and share the details with us. We will not invent permit advice; we work around the rules you confirm for that address.
For a full home move see house removals in York. For a fixed price outline use the moving cost calculator, then get a quote with both postcodes, floor counts and any parking limits. Nearby coverage includes Dringhouses, Holgate and Woodthorpe.
Student rooms, office clearances and single-item furniture jobs are all part of the local workload. If you only need a man and van for a few boxes and a bed, say so. If you need packing materials and a full wrap for china and glass, add that at quote stage. We run from Fenwick Street, not from a second yard in Acomb, so journey time is short and predictable for YO24 addresses once the access notes are clear.
Useful contacts in Acomb
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
City of York Council
City of York Council covers bins, council tax and local services for Acomb. Customer Services 01904 551550.
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
- Library
Acomb Explore
Explore York lists Acomb Explore on Front Street, YO24 3BZ. Library phone 01904 949685.
Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BZ
- Police
North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police covers Acomb. Use 101 for non-emergencies and 999 for emergencies.
- Health
York Hospital
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust lists York Hospital switchboard as 01904 631313.
Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE
- GP
Find a GP (NHS)
Use the NHS Find a GP tool with your Acomb postcode to register or change practice after a move.
- Pharmacy
Find a pharmacy (NHS)
Search NHS Find a pharmacy for open chemists near Front Street and the wider YO24 area.
- Parking
City of York Council parking and permits
Parking permits, ResPark and on-street rules for York residents are listed on the council parking pages. Parking phone 01904 551309.
- Fire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue switchboard is 01609 780150. Call 999 for emergencies.
- Recycling
Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre
Hazel Court HWRC is the main tip for west York households. Vehicle visits need an appointment. Check the council page before you travel.
Eco Depot, Hazel Court, York YO10 3DS
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Acomb: common questions
What are your opening hours for Acomb moves?
We are available Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Call 01904599132 or use the quote form when you are ready to book.
Are you based in Acomb?
No. Our only York base is 14 Fenwick Street, YO23 1JR. Acomb is a regular service area from there.
Do you cover flats above shops on Front Street?
Yes. Tell us the floor, stair layout and whether loading is from the front or a rear access so we can plan the carry.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to York removals.
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Get your free quote for a move in Acomb
Tell us where you are moving from and to, roughly what is going, and when. We will come back to you with a clear written quote.
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