Whether you are moving into a new house or clearing out an existing property, it’s important to know how much a house clearance service will cost. House clearance companies can help remove, recycle and dispose of unwanted items to include, furniture, white goods, books, garden waste and more.
What Can I Expect From a House Clearance
Getting rid of bulky furniture and items that are no longer required can be a big job. Hiring a professional house clearance company is the fastest way to clear all the contents from a house.
The cost of a house clearance service will vary based on the size of the property. A five bedroom property with a garage a large garden and a shed would cost a lot more to clear than a two bedroom apartment. Most house clearance companies offer free quotations and prices are based on volume and weight. Heavy non recyclable items will cost more to dispose off.
Once you have found a reputable house clearances in Northumberland, it’s important to let them know in advance what items you are keeping. You may be donating items to charity, selling items online or giving away items to family and friends. This can reduce the cost of a house clearance service as it lowers the volume and weight of the items to be removed. By donating as many items as possible prior to the date of the clearance greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to clear the house.
Please be aware that certain items, gas bottles, old televisions containing mercury, batteries, medical waste or any other type of hazardous waste may incur additional charges.
Do House Clearance Companies Buy Furniture
Yes, some reputable house clearance companies will pay for items that are of resale value. These items can include white goods, garden equipment, antiques, paintings, jewellery and furniture. This can offset, reduce the costs of the clearing the remaining items in the house.
The advantages
- The house can be cleared in a matter of hours.
- No need to organise auctioneers to look at the items.
- You get paid on the day for the items that are of resell value
- The cost of the house clearance could be minimal depending on the number of resell items.
The disadvantages
- Most house clearance companies are not experts at valuing antiques, art, jewellery or other collectables.
- You could end up selling items below their retail value and losing money.
In Northern Ireland the average cost of a full house clearance is between £750 – £1000 for a 3 bedroom property. The price does not include outbuildings, garages or sheds. Each property clearance is priced on an individual basis depending on the circumstances. For example, a hoarders house clearance can cost several thousand and take several days too clear.
Before contacting a clearance company for a quotation, first plan what items you are keeping, donating or selling. Then itemise the remaining items or take pictures of the items that you wish to be cleared. By providing the following information to the clearance company helps ensure that you obtain an accurate quotation. If you wish to offset the costs of the clearance against the resale value, be sure to mention this in the initial email. Some clearance companies do not buy used furniture.