Probate and estates
Room-by-room clearances with keepsakes set aside and photo records where requested.
Overview
House Clearance services
House clearance is for homes that need rooms, lofts, cupboards, garages or outbuildings cleared after a move, bereavement, tenancy change, sale or downsizing. We cover Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, High Peak, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. The Waste Removers handle the lifting, loading and sorting to your brief, including bulky furniture, boxed contents and items that need to be set aside. Tell us what should stay, what can be reused where practical and what needs removing. Every completed clearance is documented with an invoice and Digital Waste Transfer Note, with photo evidence available for absent owners, families, agents and landlords. Reuse and recycling are considered first, and what cannot be reused goes through responsible, licensed disposal routes.
Compliance and peace of mind
Licensed waste carrier. Paperwork on every job. Safe disposal.
Every job comes with a digital Waste Transfer Note (WTN), an invoice, and photo evidence when needed.
- Waste carrier licence CBDU609834
- Public liability and employers’ liability insurance in place
- Risk assessments on request for complex sites
100%Jobs documented
Reuse firstRecycling where practical
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Digital WTNWaste Transfer Note
Sensitive situations
Scenarios we handle
House clearance work can involve practical deadlines and sensitive circumstances. A landlord may need a furnished rental cleared after a tenant leaves, an executor may need contents documented before a sale, or a family may need help reducing years of stored belongings into clear keep and remove lists. We work room by room, keep agreed items separate and issue paperwork when the clearance is complete.
Landlord resets
Furniture, bagged contents and bulky items removed after tenant move-out.
Downsizing
Unwanted furniture and household contents cleared while agreed items stay protected.
Absent owners
Written briefs, key access and completion photos for people who cannot attend.
Lofts and garages
Stored boxes, old furniture and household overflow reviewed for safe access first.
Pre-sale clearances
Rooms cleared before estate-agent photos, viewings or completion deadlines.
Scope
What we clear
We clear sofas, wardrobes, beds, mattresses, white goods, carpets, drawers, bookcases, clothing, boxed loft contents, kitchenware, general household items and bulky furniture. Garages, sheds and lofts can be included where access is safe and the contents are suitable. Hazardous waste, asbestos, chemicals, sharps, clinical waste, gas bottles, fuels, oils, liquid paint and suspicious materials are not taken as standard. Photos, room lists, access notes and clear instructions about items to keep help us quote accurately.
Furniture
Sofas, Armchairs, Wardrobes, Beds, Mattresses, Tables & chairs, Bookcases, Chest of drawers, Sideboards, Coffee tables
Appliances
Fridges/freezers, Washing machines, Cookers, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Tumble dryers, TVs
Other items
Carpets & rugs, Bric-a-brac, Boxes & bags, Pictures & mirrors, Electronics, Curtains & blinds
We cannot take asbestos, chemicals, sharps, clinical waste, gas bottles, fuels, oils, liquid paint or suspicious materials as standard. Tell us about restricted items before the clearance is booked.
How it works
How house clearance works
Photos, a room list and keep/remove instructions help us plan the clearance and protect important items.
1
Send a brief
Share photos, room lists, access details and anything that must be kept aside.
2
Plan the clearance
We confirm the quote, carrying route, key access and any sensitive instructions.
3
Clear room by room
Furniture, contents and agreed waste are lifted, loaded and separated where practical.
4
Records issued
Invoice, Digital Waste Transfer Note and photos can be sent after completion.
What affects your quote
House clearance quotes follow the size of the job and how hard the contents are to get out, which a room list and photos show best.
Rooms and contents
The number of rooms, how full they are and how much furniture, boxes and appliances there are set the labour and load size.
Access and parking
Stairs, lofts, a long carry from the front door and where the vehicle can stand all add time.
Keep-aside instructions
Sorting out papers, keepsakes or furniture to stay takes longer than a straight clear, so say what must be kept.
Items needing a separate route
Appliances, electricals and anything on the declare-first list may be handled differently, so mention them early.
Want a guide price before you ask for a house clearance quote? See our waste removal prices.
Testimonials
What customers say
Did a very professional and respectful job removing household items and large cooker. Reasonable price and will definitely use again if needed. Paul
Very polite and friendly did a really good job and was value for money
Excellent service - Well mannered, great communication and did the job faster than expected. They even cleaned up after themselves which was a nice touch. Highly recommend using The Waste Removers!
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Google reviews. Read them on Google
Before and after
House clearances with careful records
Locations
Find house clearance near you
We provide house clearance across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, High Peak, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. Use our locations directory to choose your nearest town and view local service information.
FAQs
Answers to common questions
Can you set aside keepsakes and documents?
Yes. We work to your brief, set aside photos, documents and personal items, and label anything you want to keep.
Can you handle a clearance after a bereavement?
Yes. Bereavement and probate clearances are handled at your pace, with keepsakes and documents set aside and remote arrangements available if you cannot attend. Our guide to sensitive house clearances on the blog explains how this work is approached.
How do you protect the property during a clearance?
We plan the carrying route, protect floors or doorways where needed, and remove bulky items carefully from rooms, stairs and shared entrances.
Can you clear lofts, sheds and garages in the same visit?
Yes, where access is safe and the contents are suitable. Tell us about loft ladders, low headroom, sheds, garages or outbuildings before quoting.
Can you work if I can't attend?
Yes. We can work from a written brief, use agreed key access, and send photo updates, an invoice and a Digital Waste Transfer Note when finished.
What happens to reusable items?
Reusable items are separated where practical, then suitable materials are sent through reuse, recycling or licensed disposal routes.
Do you clean up after the clearance?
We leave cleared rooms tidy after the load-out. Deep cleaning, pest treatment and repairs are not part of house clearance.
What cannot be taken as part of house clearance?
Hazardous waste, asbestos, chemicals, sharps, clinical waste, gas bottles, fuels, oils, liquid paint and suspicious materials are not taken as standard and must be raised before booking.
How should I prepare for a house clearance quote?
Send photos or a room list, note access issues such as stairs or tight entrances, and mark anything that must stay.
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Tell us what you need
Need something a bit different? Send a quick note and we'll confirm the best approach for house clearance, pricing, and availability.