What does a house clearance company actually do?

by David K. Business Development

House clearance is a service that helps people to dispose of unwanted items while benefiting from the sale and reuse of those items. A professional house clearance company will be experienced in identifying what can be sold, recycled or disposed of responsibly.

The first option for a house clearance company is to try to sell the designated items; this is usually the best solution for both parties since the house clearance firm can potentially make some profit from doing this. This will likely be with an auction house as the items can be dropped off in one location, and no additional time or resources are required to try and sell the items. Then, they will take the other things to a local recycling centre for items that have no resale potential. A trustworthy house clearance company will have a waste carriers license. To do this, they must have a permit from the environment agency and be registered with them. If in doubt, the company should be able to provide you with their license number, which you can quickly check online. Finally, if neither of these options works out, they use registered waste facilities—ensuring that nothing goes into landfill unnecessarily.

The first phase of the house clearance process is establishing a quote and precisely what is included. Professional Cardiff house clearance companies will either visit the site to visually asses the size, type, and amount of items to be cleared or request a photo to be sent in for more straightforward rubbish collection. This will allow for a fixed quote to be given and provides visual evidence of what the house clearance company to take away, and prevents additional items from being added to the pile after a quote has been given.

If some items are to be auctioned, ensuring that all your possessions have been adequately catalogued and documented before beginning any work is important. Furthermore, it's advisable to be present throughout the clearance day, if possible, so you can monitor progress at each stage to ensure everything is going smoothly. Clearance firms focus on removing items from a property, not cleaning it, so don't expect them to start vacuuming and polishing once a room is empty.

Following a bereavement, using a house clearance company is an excellent solution for individuals who need an entire house emptied of its contents and want as little involvement as possible. Once completed, it makes the process of selling or redecorating the home before the sale much more accessible.

As well as a house, many companies also provide a garden clearance service where all loose green was is removed and other items such as children's play items or sheds are also removed, preparing the area for a garden maintenance company to deal with overgrown plants and grass. This service completes a bereavement clearance, as a clear garden can be beneficial in preparing a property for sale or subsequent rent.

The same practices are also carried out for businesses if they have gone into receivership. The administrators will call upon a clearance company to conduct a commercial office clearance where similar processes are followed for a residential property.