Cost Guide
Transparent pricing for house clearances in 2025
📋 Significant Factors Affecting Cost
- Reason for Clearance: Bereavement, downsizing, end-of-tenancy, hoarding or neglect
- Property Size & Contents: Larger properties or more items increase time and labour requirements
- Access & Location: Parking, staircases, lifts, narrow roads, or rural locations can impact cost
- Type of Items: Reusable, hazardous, or valuable items require special handling
- Environmental Considerations: Donation, recycling, or responsible disposal affects fees
- Timescale & Urgency: Short notice or phased clearances can influence pricing
- Cost & Budget: Property size, number of items, labour, and disposal/recycling fees
- Legal & Regulatory Requirements: Licensed waste carrier compliance, probate documentation
- Emotional & Personal Factors: Sensitivity and care during bereavement or estate clearances
In short: clearance purpose, property size, access, item type, environmental responsibility, urgency, cost, legal obligations, and personal sensitivity all influence the process.
💰 Transparent Pricing Guide
| Property/Load Size | Typical Contents | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single item / small load | 1–5 items | £45–£95+ |
| Quarter van (up to ~3yd³) | Boxes, small furniture | £110–£160+ |
| Half van (up to ~7yd³) | Mixed household items | £180–£260+ |
| Three-quarter van (up to ~10yd³) | Larger furniture, bric-a-brac | £260–£340+ |
| Full van (up to ~14yd³) | 1–2 rooms or flat | £340–£460+ |
| 2–3 bed house (full) | Whole property | From £480+ |
| Hoarded / heavy loads | Extra labour / weight | By survey |
Prices include loading, labour, responsible disposal, and tidy-up. Special items (e.g., pianos, American-style fridge-freezers) or parking fees may cost extra.
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