What a full clearance includes
- Furniture, beds and white goods
- Kitchen contents, clothes and personal items
- Loft, garage, sheds and greenhouses
- Garden furniture, pots and general garden waste
- A sweep through once everything is out
How a full house clearance works
- Look first. The clearance firm sees the property or photos, agrees what is staying and quotes.
- Set aside. Anything you want to keep is marked or moved before the clear starts. Paperwork, photos and valuables found during the clear should be put aside for you.
- Sorted as it goes. Items are separated for resale, charity, recycling and disposal.
- Clear and sweep. Rooms are emptied and swept so the property is ready for the next step.
What goes wrong with cheap clearances
The biggest risk is fly-tipping. If waste from your property is dumped illegally, you as the householder can be fined, even if you paid someone to take it. Always ask for the waste carrier registration of whoever clears your home and check it on the public register. See our waste carrier checks page.
What a good Diss house clearance looks like
Look for a firm that takes time over sorting rather than throwing everything in a skip, keeps anything personal it finds, leaves the property clean and gives a clear quote before any work is booked.
Questions
How long does a full house clearance take?
Most houses take one to two days, depending on size, how full they are and access.
Do I need to be there?
Not necessarily. Many clearances happen while relatives live away. Ask the clearance firm whether they can collect keys and send updates.