by HannahUnderstanding House Clearance Costs: Our Guide
Embarking on a house clearance can be daunting, but it’s important. Everyone has the right to a safe, clean home, and that’s what our house clearance service aims to provide. One key factor that many individuals focus on when considering a house clearance project is cost.
House clearance costs can range from a few hundred pounds for a loft clearance to a thousand or more for a large property with a lot of waste. The price you pay will depend on a variety of factors. For more information on the costs involved, check out our house clearance cost guide.
Why You Might Need A House Clearance
Many people need house clearance services, including landlords, new home buyers and tenants. At Briarquest, we mostly work with individuals who have had a pest infestation and need specialist support. However, you might need a house clearance service for many reasons, including:
- Following a pest infestation.
- Because a family member has died or moved, and their property needs to be cleared.
- Taking over a property formerly lived in by a hoarder.
- You just need a clear-out.
The House Clearance Process
House clearances are unique, and every property is different. However, the basic process is:
- Quote: House clearance providers will assess your property and provide a quote for the house clearance costs for you to decide on.
- Clearance: Once you’ve hired a company, they will commence with clearing your property and removing all items.
- Cleaning: Any items you want to keep will need to be cleaned before being returned to the property, particularly if there was a pest infestation previously.
- Removal: Your house clearance company will carry out the proper disposal of any waste items.
- Review: The house clearance company will explain the work they’ve done and show you the cleared property before finishing the job.
Factors That Affect House Clearance Costs
The most significant factor that affects the cost of house clearance is the size of the property. The larger your home, the more time it will take and the higher the price: for example, a 2 bedroom flat will take longer to clear than a 4 bedroom house across multiple floors.
Property type also plays a part in the price of your house clearance. If we need to carry out a house and garage clearance, this will cost more than if we just need to remove items from inside the main property.
Other factors that can influence the cost of a house clearance include:
- Amount Of Hazardous Materials: More hazardous waste will incur additional fees, as we may need extra PPE and more time to move it.
- Type And Size Of Items: Larger items or products that need to be recycled at different plants can raise the price of transport and labour, affecting the price of your clearance project.
- Time Of Year: Labour costs significantly impact house clearance prices, so if you need an urgent property clearance during the holidays or at a busy time of the year, then this will raise the overall cost of the project.
- Access Issues: If we face restricted access to your property, such as steep stairs or narrow entryways, then this can increase the final cost of your house clearance.
Issues That Might Increase Your House Clearance Cost
The cost of a house clearance might increase if you need additional services. These might include:
- Garden Waste Removal: If you have garden waste that needs removing alongside the items from inside your home, this can incur an additional clearance cost.
- Pest Control: Vermin will need to be removed before we can complete the house clearance process, so an existing infestation will impact house clearance costs.
- Specialist Cleaning: Services such as carpet cleaning, decontamination and other cleaning will be added as additional costs.
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fees: Some items of hazardous waste or electrical products need specific disposal, which can increase the cost of your house clearance.
Can You Clear Your House Yourself?
It is possible to carry out property clearance yourself, but you need to remember that if you do then you’ll have to manage all aspects of the project yourself.
That means you’ll have to pay for the skip hire costs, protective equipment, transport and any hazardous waste disposal fees that might be involved. You will also have to carry out the work yourself, which can be tiring and tough.
Working with a professional house clearance firm can save you effort and time. The total price might be higher than if you did all the work yourself, but using a good house clearance company can be cost-effective and get you the best results for your house clearance project.
While you could save money by doing the work yourself, especially if it’s just a few items, large house clearance projects might actually cost you more, especially if you need to pay additional disposal costs. The right clearance company can take the hassle out of house clearance and simplify the process.
Get Professional House Clearance In Scunthorpe
Dealing with hazardous waste and large amounts of rubbish can be daunting. A successful house clearance requires careful planning and experience to ensure that it all runs smoothly.
If you need a professional property clearance service in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull or the surrounding area, Briarquest is the perfect provider. Our team has experience carrying out everything from loft or garage clearance to full house clearing, so we know how to manage the work and ensure every job runs smoothly.
While how much your house clearance costs is important, what’s more crucial is that you find a trusted house clearance provider who will carry out the work to the highest possible standard.
There are many house clearance companies on the market, but what sets Briarquest apart is that we have the skills needed to remove hazardous items and any pests that might have made themselves at home in your property.
Often, in properties with a lot of waste, there is the potential for a pest infestation. Whether it’s insects like ants, fleas, and bed bugs or rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels, pests can go unnoticed in dirty properties. You might also find nests, and some specialist work, such as wasp nest removal, should only be carried out by experts like Briarquest, as we know how to manage the wasps and ensure the safety of everyone involved.
If we need to carry out professional pest control, this will increase the cost of your house clearance. Additional costs, such as pest proofing, will also raise the total price but can be good value in the long run. Our aim is to offer a fair price for our house clearance services so that we can provide homeowners and landlords throughout our local area with great value and exceptional support they can rely on.
For a bespoke house clearance quote, contact us on 01724 376330, and a member of our team will be happy to help.