We’re delighted to announce Knaresborough Movers as the winner of Removals Company of the Year at the My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire.

This award celebrates businesses that combine professionalism, reliability and genuine customer care, and Knaresborough Movers is a truly deserving winner. As a trusted, family-run removals company based in North Yorkshire, they have built a strong reputation for helping people move home safely and smoothly, offering professional packing, transport and storage services with a friendly, hands-on approach.

What makes this win feel especially fitting is the timing. Knaresborough Movers is celebrating 10 years in business this April, making this award a perfect way to mark a decade of hard work, growth and dedication. It is recognition not only of the service they provide, but of the trust they have earned from customers across Yorkshire over the last ten years.

Built on experience and doing things the right way

Knaresborough Movers was founded in April 2016 by Rob, who had worked in the removals industry from a young age and built up years of practical knowledge before deciding to start his own business. The goal was simple but important: to do things the right way.

That meant creating a removals company built on professionalism, reliability and a real focus on the customer experience. Anyone who has moved home knows just how stressful the process can be. A great removals company does more than transport boxes from one address to another. It brings reassurance, organisation and the confidence that your belongings are in safe hands. That is exactly the role Knaresborough Movers has embraced from day one.

Over the years, the business has grown steadily while staying true to those original values. Even as services have expanded, the company has remained grounded in the personal and friendly approach that helped build its reputation in the first place.

What makes Knaresborough Movers stand out

One of the biggest things that sets Knaresborough Movers apart is the quality and breadth of what they offer. They are Move Assured accredited, which means they meet recognised standards for professional, independent removals companies. That accreditation gives customers extra peace of mind and reflects the high standards the team works hard to maintain.

They also provide a complete moving service, from full packing and careful removals to secure storage solutions through their own container storage facilities. That all-in-one service can make a huge difference for customers, especially during busy or complicated moves where flexibility and trust matter most.

The business has also recently expanded into international moves, helping customers relocate not just across North Yorkshire but further afield too. That is an exciting step and another sign of how far Knaresborough Movers has come over the last decade.

Milestones worth celebrating

Knaresborough Movers has achieved a number of proud milestones over the years. Gaining Move Assured accreditation was a major one, recognising the company’s professionalism and the standards it delivers. Winning industry awards, expanding the fleet with new trucks and vans, and opening their own storage facilities have all been important stages in the business journey too.

Now, the ability to offer international removals marks another exciting chapter. It shows a business that is not standing still, but continuing to grow while staying focused on quality and service.

Still, one of the most powerful signs of success is not an accreditation or expansion plan. It is the loyalty of customers who come back time and time again.

One lovely example the team shared was of a family they moved into a new home, only for the daughter to return years later and ask Knaresborough Movers to handle her own move too. Then, when the parents moved again, they came back as well. That kind of repeat business is the strongest endorsement any removals company can receive. In their own words, word of mouth is everything in this industry, and Knaresborough Movers has clearly earned plenty of it.

Rising to challenges and keeping customers moving

Like any hands-on business, removals comes with its fair share of unexpected problems. One memorable challenge came when a truck packed in on the morning of a big move. For many companies, that could have caused chaos. Instead, Knaresborough Movers responded exactly as customers would hope.

They ordered emergency parts for same-day delivery, fixed the truck themselves in the yard, arranged for another vehicle to take the customer’s essentials that day, and then followed the next morning with the rest of their belongings. That kind of response says everything about the business. It is practical, determined and completely focused on keeping the customer’s move on track no matter what gets in the way.

Moments like that are often the clearest reflection of a company’s values. It is easy to talk about service when things are going smoothly. It is much more meaningful when a business proves itself under pressure.

A family business at heart

Knaresborough Movers is a family-run company through and through, and that family spirit is a huge part of its identity. One of the owner’s proudest moments was seeing his son come to work with the team during the school holidays, getting stuck in and learning the trade.

That is such a lovely reflection of what the business means on a personal level. It is not just a company name. It is something built with care, pride and a real sense of legacy. Customers often feel that difference when they deal with a family business. There is a level of commitment and ownership that naturally comes through.

The business also has strong roots in the local area. They are proud to carry the name Knaresborough Movers because Knaresborough and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire are not just their service area, they are home. That local pride is also reflected in small but meaningful community gestures, such as delivering the Christmas tree to the local primary school, a tradition the team clearly loves.

What this award means

When Knaresborough Movers heard they had won Removals Company of the Year, they said they were incredibly proud. With the business reaching its 10-year anniversary, the award felt symbolic for the whole team and a perfect way to celebrate a decade of hard graft.

This recognition means a lot because it comes from the people of Yorkshire and from customers who trusted the company with one of life’s most stressful moments. It shows that the care, effort and professionalism Knaresborough Movers brings to every move is being noticed and appreciated.

The team sees it as a sign that customers value not just the practical side of the job, but the stress-free service they work so hard to provide. That is exactly what great removals companies do. They make a difficult day feel more manageable, more organised and far less overwhelming.

Congratulations to Knaresborough Movers

At My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire, we are proud to celebrate businesses that bring reliability, professionalism and real care to the communities they serve. Knaresborough Movers is a fantastic example of that.

From its family-run beginnings in 2016 to its position today as a trusted removals company offering storage and international services, this is a business that has earned its success the right way. Its win reflects ten years of dedication, teamwork and a commitment to helping customers move with confidence.

Congratulations to Knaresborough Movers, a highly deserving winner of Removals Company of the Year 2026.

And finally, a message from the team: “Thanks so much! We’re just a local company, looking to offer a professional removals service to the people of Yorkshire, and your trust and support has made the last ten years some of the best.”