Basics to a Successful House Clearance

Whether you are decluttering your own home or clearing a property after a bereavement, a little planning makes the job far easier. These are the basic steps that make a house clearance a success.

1. Allow enough time

Planning ahead makes the task easier, including how long you allow for it. A common and effective approach is to allow at least half a day for each room. That may sound like a lot, but it gives you time to sort properly rather than rushing and regretting what went in the bin.

2. Sort as you go

Sort everything into what you want to keep and what you no longer need, with separate piles for items to sell or donate. A coloured sticker for each category makes it easy for everyone helping to see what goes where.

3. Estimate the volume

Work out roughly how much there is to clear. This helps you decide how to get rid of it and, if you are hiring a skip, what size you will need.

4. Arrange what happens next

Each pile needs its own plan. Items you are keeping can be moved yourself or by a removals firm. Items to sell can be listed online or sent to auction, and clean, usable goods can go to charity. The rest needs responsible disposal, ideally with as much as possible recycled.

Getting help

The easiest way to get it done is often to bring in an experienced team. In South Wales, for example, J&Z House Clearance in Bridgend clear homes, gardens and offices, quote from photos and sort every load so as little as possible goes to landfill. For more on charting clearance work, see our house clearance category.