Question 1

How much does a probate house clearance cost?

Accepted Answer

We give one clear, written quote: a straightforward clearance fee with the value of any saleable contents already taken off, so you see a single net figure before we start — nothing to reconcile afterwards. We quote within 48 hours of seeing the property, and the price we quote is the price you pay.

Question 2

How quickly can you clear a property?

Accepted Answer

Most homes are cleared in one to two days. We can usually attend to quote within 48 hours and work to the executor’s or solicitor’s deadlines.

Question 3

Do I need to be there?

Accepted Answer

No. We can collect keys and clear the property unattended, and send you a full dated photographic record — before and after — so you can see the work as plainly as it was done.

Question 4

How do I know nothing valuable is thrown away?

Accepted Answer

Anything that might reasonably be worth over £200 is itemised and flagged to the executor as soon as it comes to light, assessed to HMRC-acceptable standards. The decision to keep, sell or release always rests with the estate — never with us.

Question 5

When and how do I pay?

Accepted Answer

You’re invoiced on completion of the clearance, against a clear final statement. The value of any saleable contents is already taken off the price you agreed, so there’s nothing to reconcile afterwards. Payment is due once the work is done — you’re not left waiting on the estate to be released.

Question 6

What happens to personal items, documents and photographs?

Accepted Answer

We actively look for and safeguard documents, photographs, jewellery and cash, and return them to you or the executor. Usable items are donated to charity; everything else is reused or recycled lawfully.

Question 7

Do you work with solicitors and executors?

Accepted Answer

Yes — much of our work comes through probate solicitors and funeral directors. One named contact handles your job from first call to final statement, keeping the file clean and the executor reassured.

Question 8

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We hold an Upper Tier Waste Carrier registration and carry £2 million public liability and goods-in-transit cover as standard on every job.

How big is the property?

Anything beyond the main house?

How soon do you need it cleared?

Where is the property?

Where shall we send your estimate?