FREE PRACTICAL GUIDE

Choosing a licensed clearance company

A careful choice protects you, the property and the environment. Use these questions before agreeing to any house clearance.

1. Ask for a waste carrier registration

A professional clearance company should be able to explain its registration and how waste is transferred. Check the details independently rather than relying on a logo or verbal assurance.

2. Understand where everything goes

Ask how reusable items, recyclable material and residual waste are separated. A trustworthy company should be comfortable describing its process.

3. Get the scope and price in writing

The quote should say what will be removed, what is excluded and whether labour, transport and disposal costs are included. Photographs can often support a firm quote when they show the full scope clearly.

4. Check insurance and safe working

Clearance work involves lifting, vehicles and access risks. Ask whether the business is insured and how it handles difficult access, heavy items or hazardous materials.

5. Notice how they treat the situation

House clearances can follow bereavement, downsizing or a major life change. Look for clear communication, patience and respect for personal belongings.