How a Garforth house move is planned with one van
Garforth grew from a mining village into a commuter town, and the housing shows each stage. The older terraces have narrow halls and steep stairs, so beds come apart upstairs and heavy pieces go first. The semis and estate houses have more room, a loft and usually a garage, which is what turns a one-load move into two. Knowing which it is before the day is the whole point of the photos.
A move from Garforth to Kippax, Swillington, east Leeds or another Garforth street is a short run, so a second load is a quick trip rather than a second day. The first load takes the furniture and the second the boxes and the garage. Beds are rebuilt at the new house before the driver leaves, so the first night is in a proper bed.
Planning a Garforth house move
- A three-bed with a full loft and garage usually needs two loads, and the quote says so
- Beds and existing wardrobes are dismantled and rebuilt at the new house
- In a Church Garforth terrace with a steep stair, beds come apart upstairs and the heavy pieces go out first
- On the closes off Ninelands Lane, say where cars usually park, so the van is placed first thing
- An upright piano is moved with notice. A tall or American-style fridge freezer is not moved, so leave that one to the retailer
- Check when the keys are released at the new house, because an afternoon release shapes the whole day
Garforth streets and villages covered for house moves
- Church Garfortholder terraces and cottages near St Mary's, with tight stairs
- West Garforthinterwar and post-war semis with lofts and garages
- East Garforthestate housing around Ninelands Lane near the second station
- Kippax and Allerton Bywatervillages to the south
- Micklefieldthe village to the east, on the Selby side
House moves in and out of Garforth
- East Leeds → Garforthout along the A63 for a bigger house
- Garforth → Kippax or Swillingtona short move where a second load is quick
- Garforth → BradfordM1 and M62, 35 to 50 minutes each way
What decides the price of a Garforth house move
The size of the house, how many loads it takes and the access at both ends set the price. Carrying at both addresses and putting the beds back up come as part of it. See how we quote for the full breakdown.
House Removals in Garforth: your questions
Will our three-bed fit in one van?
Often not, once the loft and garage are counted. From photos of each room you will be told at the quote whether it is one load or two.
Can you move us on a Saturday?
Yes, the van works seven days, 8am to 8pm. If you need a weekend, send the date early.
Is there a travel charge from Bradford?
No. Garforth is inside the core area, so there is no travel surcharge, and the price is fixed before the day.
What if the keys are not released until the afternoon?
The van can be loaded in the morning and held until the keys come through, and the quote allows for the wait if you know about it in advance.