House Clearance Services
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Berkshire Clearance Services provides fast, respectful and fully licensed house clearance services across Berkshire, including Reading, Wokingham, Newbury, Slough, Maidenhead and surrounding areas.
We clear properties following bereavement, probate, eviction, downsizing, end-of-tenancy and pre-sale preparation. From single-room clearances to full house clean-outs, our experienced local team handles everything professionally, legally and discreetly.
Looking for a full explanation of what house clearance involves?
See our House Clearance Guide
covering costs, legal requirements,
recycling and what to expect from a professional clearance company.
Why Choose Berkshire Clearance Services?
- Full and partial house clearances
- Up to 98% landfill diversion through recycling & donation
- Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU422214)
- All labour, loading & sweep-up included
- Same-day and next-day availability
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What We Clear
- Houses, flats, bungalows, HMOs & apartments
- Garages, lofts, sheds & outbuildings
- Furniture, appliances, carpets & general household waste
- Estate clearances, auction preparation & end-of-tenancy clear-outs
Areas We Cover Across Berkshire
- Reading, Tilehurst, Whitley, Earley, Caversham
- Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Pangbourne
- Wokingham, Bracknell, Ascot, Binfield
- Maidenhead, Windsor, Slough, Eton
- Spencers Wood, Woodcote, Swallowfield, Burghfield
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Property Sale, Probate & House Clearance Questions and Answers
Do I need to clear a house before selling it?
In most property sales, a house is cleared either before viewings or before completion to ensure vacant possession. Clearing a property early helps prevent delays during the conveyancing process and avoids issues on completion day.
What does vacant possession mean when selling a property?
Vacant possession means the property is handed over empty of unwanted contents and rubbish, unless items are specifically included in the fixtures and fittings agreement. House clearance is commonly used to achieve vacant possession.
Can a house be cleared while it is Sold Subject to Contract (STC)?
Yes. Many properties are cleared once an offer is accepted or while Sold Subject to Contract so the transaction can progress smoothly toward exchange and completion.
What happens if a house is not empty on completion day?
If a property is not cleared by completion day, this can delay the release of keys and may cause contractual issues. Clearance is normally completed before completion to avoid disruption.
Who is responsible for clearing a probate property?
Responsibility usually sits with the executor or administrator of the estate. Probate house clearance is often arranged as part of estate administration before a property is sold or transferred.
Can house clearance costs be paid from a probate estate?
In many cases, house clearance costs are treated as an estate expense. Executors often arrange clearance before sale, with costs accounted for during estate administration.
Is house clearance different for probate and bereavement cases?
Yes. Probate and bereavement house clearance often involves additional legal and administrative considerations, including executor responsibility, estate administration and timing around property sale or transfer. In these cases, clearance is commonly arranged as part of the probate process before a property is sold or handed over.
Where can I find more information about probate and bereavement house clearance?
Further guidance on probate and bereavement house clearance, including executor responsibilities and estate-related clearance, is available on our Probate & Bereavement House Clearance page.
Do solicitors or conveyancers require house clearance?
Solicitors and conveyancers generally expect a property to be cleared to meet vacant possession requirements. Clearance may also be required to address buyer enquiries or survey conditions.
Can house clearance be completed to a fixed completion date?
Yes. House clearance is frequently arranged to meet fixed deadlines, including urgent pre-completion requirements.
How much does an average house clearance cost in Berkshire?
House clearance costs in Berkshire typically range from a few hundred pounds for a small flat to several thousand pounds for a large or heavily furnished house. Pricing depends on property size, contents, access and disposal requirements.
What affects the cost of a house clearance?
Costs are influenced by property size, volume and type of contents, access and parking, property condition, and disposal or recycling requirements. Each property is assessed individually.
Are there items that cost extra to remove during a house clearance?
Yes. Some items require specialist handling or disposal under UK regulations and are classed as surcharged items. These are assessed separately from general household contents.
Which items are commonly surcharged during house clearance?
Surcharged items commonly include fridges and freezers, TVs and monitors, other WEEE items, mattresses, upholstered seating, paints and chemicals, fluorescent tubes, tyres, gas bottles and large quantities of plasterboard.
Why are fridges and freezers charged separately?
Fridges and freezers contain refrigerant gases that must be removed and processed at licensed facilities, making disposal more costly than general waste.
Are TVs and electrical items charged separately?
Yes. TVs, screens and other electrical items fall under WEEE regulations and must be processed through approved recycling streams.
Are Waste Transfer Notes provided?
Yes. All waste is handled in line with UK Duty of Care requirements, with Waste Transfer Notes provided where required, including for regulated and surcharged items.