How does a house clearance work, step by step?
- Quote — you send photos or a WhatsApp video walk-through, or we do a free in-person visit. We reply with a fixed price and a slot.
- Access — you confirm how we get in (you meet us, key with the neighbour, letting agent, solicitor). Parking is agreed in advance.
- Sorting — on arrival we walk each room with you and agree keep / donate / recycle / clear for every space.
- Lift and load — two loaders clear top-down, one Luton van at a time, straight to a licensed transfer station.
- Sweep-up and paperwork — every cleared room is swept and photographed. Your waste transfer note is emailed the same day.
What should I do before the crew arrives?
- Label anything you're keeping — one sticker per room is enough.
- Set aside paperwork, photos and jewellery in a box you take with you.
- Empty the fridge and freezer the night before if practical (saves defrost time on the day).
- Warn neighbours about van access on a terrace or narrow street.
- Have keys / codes / gate access lined up for the loader team.
How long does a house clearance take?
| Property | Typical time | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Partial (garage / one room) | 1–2 hours | 2 loaders |
| 1-bed flat | 2–3 hours | 2 loaders |
| 2-bed flat / small house | Half day | 2 loaders |
| 3-bed house | Most of a day | 2 loaders (3 if heavy) |
| 4-bed / hoarded | Full day or two days | 3 loaders, 2 vans |
What happens to the contents after they leave the property?
Loads go to a licensed transfer station, are tipped and sorted, and material moves on to reprocessors or charity partners. LV81 aims to divert around 95% from landfill — for the full picture, see our guide on what actually happens to your rubbish after collection.
What paperwork will I get?
A fixed-price receipt and a waste transfer note, both by email the same day. Between them they cover HMRC / probate accounting, landlord deposit disputes and any duty-of-care check. Keep the WTN for two years.
Need this sorted today?
LV81 Removals is a licensed, fully insured collection team covering Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Fixed quotes, same-day slots, waste transfer note issued.