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. Across the business, we aim to divert around 95% of collected waste from landfill through reuse, recycling and responsible 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 and employer liability insurance in place
- Risk assessments on request for complex sites
100%Jobs documented
95%Landfill diversion
7 daysSupport line
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
SofasArmchairsWardrobesBedsMattressesTables & chairsBookcasesChest of drawersSideboardsCoffee tables
Appliances
Fridges/freezersWashing machinesCookersMicrowavesDishwashersTumble dryersTVs
Other items
Carpets & rugsBric-a-bracBoxes & bagsPictures & mirrorsElectronicsCurtains & 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.
Testimonials
What customers say
We had a house clearance today by The Waste Removers. They arrived before time, surveyed what needed doing and finished in no time. The team were fantastic, polite, well organised and hard working.
The Waste Removers recently did a full house clearance for me. Excellent, quick, reliable, friendly and helpful service. Would highly recommend.
I received fantastic service at every stage. The clearance of my mum's house was handled with care, extremely quickly and by a friendly and compassionate team.
Before and after
House clearances with careful records
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.
Still unsure? Check out our related services: Rubbish Removal, Property Clearance, Garage Clearance, Sofa Removal, Mattress Removal
Ready to plan a clearance? Send photos, access notes and your keep/remove instructions.