Professional, ethical and licensed house clearance services across the North West and Yorkshire.
Need a property cleared without the heavy lifting, stress or worry about where the waste ends up? The Rubbish Removers provide a professional solution for families, executors, landlords, estate agents, solicitors and property managers across the North West and Yorkshire.
Send us photos or videos of the property and we’ll give you clear advice on the quickest, safest and most cost-effective way to clear it.
A house clearance is not just about removing rubbish. You are trusting a company to enter a property, follow instructions, handle belongings respectfully and dispose of waste legally.
The Rubbish Removers makes the process clear, professional and as stress-free as possible.
We understand that every clearance is different. Some jobs are practical and urgent. Others are emotional, sensitive or complicated. We do not judge anyone or the situation they are facing.
We are a family-run company, established for over 20 years, with over 40 years of combined experience across our team. We are fully licensed, fully insured, an Environment Agency registered upper-tier waste carrier, a Which? Trusted Trader, and a Trading Standards Approved “Buy With Confidence” member. Over 95 percent of the waste we collect is recycled or diverted from landfill.
We clear full properties, part properties, single rooms, lofts, garages, cellars, sheds, gardens and outbuildings. Our uniformed team removes the agreed items, sweeps up afterwards and disposes of waste responsibly through licensed routes.
We handle a wide range of house clearance jobs, from single rooms to full properties after bereavement, tenancy changes or property sales.
A full house clearance is needed when the whole property has to be emptied. This is common after a bereavement, during probate, before a property sale, after tenants have left, or when someone has moved into care.
We understand that probate and bereavement clearances are not just practical jobs. You may be dealing with grief, family decisions, legal responsibilities, solicitors, estate agents and property deadlines all at the same time. You may also find it difficult to return to the property, or you may not live nearby. A full clearance can include bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, cupboards, lofts, garages, cellars, sheds, gardens, outbuildings, furniture, appliances, bagged waste and general household contents.
For probate and bereavement clearances, we work carefully and respectfully. We follow family instructions, liaise with executors, collect keys by arrangement, set aside agreed items and provide completion photos where required. We are not here to rush you or pressure you. Our team will treat the property with care and help make the process as straightforward as possible.
In April 2026, we were contacted by a customer who needed a 3-bedroom semi-detached house cleared while managing the process from a distance.
The customer called us on a Wednesday and explained that he was due to return down south, so he could not stay locally to manage the clearance in person. We arranged remote access, he left keys for our team, and we completed the full house clearance the following day.
The property was cleared as agreed, the quoted price remained the price paid, and the house was left in good order once the clearance was finished.
The customer later left us a 5-star Google review:
“Having never used a house clearance service before I was unsure what to expect. The Rubbish Removers were great. The quotation process was fair and the price I paid was the price I was quoted. The team arrived on time, having confirmed their arrival time a couple of hours earlier. The house was cleared with the minimum of fuss. The house was left in good order with no mess to tidy-up (other than 50+ years of dust). I’d highly recommend The Rubbish Removers if you need a house cleared. 5*!”
This is a good example of how we can help when a family member, executor or property owner cannot stay at the property throughout the clearance. With clear instructions and agreed access, we can complete the work remotely and provide reassurance once the job is finished.
Not every job needs a whole property clearing. A part house clearance suits customers who only need certain items, rooms or areas cleared.
We can help with:
If you are not sure whether you need a full or part clearance, tell us what the property needs to look like at the end and we will advise you.
An empty property costs money. We help landlords, letting agents, student accommodation providers and property managers clear properties quickly so they can be cleaned, repaired, photographed, sold or re-let. We remove abandoned furniture, mattresses, appliances, carpets, bagged waste, garden waste and items left in garages, sheds or communal areas.
Where tenants have left a property in poor condition, we can also advise on next steps after the clearance, including whether deep cleaning, sanitisation or specialist cleaning may be needed before the property is ready to use again.
Fast-response landlord and end-of-tenancy clearance support is available across areas including: Salford, Trafford, Oldham, Bolton, Barnsley and Bradford.
Many customers book a clearance because they need to prepare a property for valuation, photography, viewings or sale. A clear, tidy property is easier to market and helps estate agents, solicitors and family members move the sale process forward.
We can help clear properties before:
This is especially useful for inherited properties, probate sales, rental properties and homes where the previous occupant has moved into care.
You do not always need to be at the property for us to carry out a clearance.
Many customers live away from the property they need cleared. This is common with inherited homes, probate properties, rental properties and homes that solicitors or estate agents manage on their behalf. Subject to access arrangements, we can complete remote house clearances where you cannot attend in person.
The process is simple:
Hoarded properties need a careful, respectful and organised approach.
These clearances can involve large volumes of items, restricted access, heavy lifting, health and safety concerns and emotional sensitivity. We can help clear hoarded homes, flats, rooms, garages, sheds, cellars and outdoor areas. Depending on the situation, a staged clearance may be the safest and most practical option.
We do not judge anyone or their circumstances. We will discuss the situation with you before the job begins and advise on the best way forward. Once we clear the property, some homes may also need deep cleaning, sanitisation, odour treatment or specialist cleaning before anyone can safely use, sell or re-let them. If this applies, we can advise on the next step and, where appropriate, help coordinate suitable cleaning support after the clearance.
Most everyday household items fall within a standard house clearance. Some items need specialist handling, so it is always best to tell us about anything unusual before the job is booked.
Regular household items we clear
Items that may need specialist handling
We also remove many common electrical items, including televisions, fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers and other household appliances. Electrical items are separated and handled through appropriate WEEE disposal routes where required.
If you are unsure whether we can remove something, send us a photo and we will advise you before the collection takes place.
House clearance costs vary because every property is different. The price depends on the amount of waste, the type of items, access to the property, labour time and disposal costs.
We agree a final price before work begins. That price will not increase providing no extra waste is added after we confirm the quote.
All prices include labour and waste transfer costs.
For more information about how we quote for collections, read our guide on rubbish removal prices.
| Pricing Factor | Why it Matters |
|---|---|
| – Volume of waste | More items may require more vehicle space, more labour or more than one load. |
| – Type of waste | Mattresses, fridges, carpets, electrical items and heavy waste can affect disposal costs. |
| – Access | Stairs, lifts, long carrying distances, narrow access or limited parking can increase labour time. |
| – Job size | Full properties, hoarded homes and outbuildings usually take longer than single-room clearances. |
| – Extra requirements | Key collection, completion photos, staged clearances or documentation may need extra coordination. |
| Clearance Size | Typical Scope | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| – Small clearance | One room, a few bulky items, a garage, a shed, or items left after moving house. | Decluttering, part clearances, post-move leftovers. |
| – Medium clearance | Several rooms, furniture, mattresses, appliances, bagged waste and some outside items. | Standard flat clearances or part house clearances. |
| – Large clearance | Whole property, loft, garage, cellar, sheds, garden waste and outbuildings. | Probate clearances, house sales, landlord clearances or hoarded properties. |
Photos and videos are the quickest way to help us understand the size of the job and give you accurate advice.
Some customers consider hiring a skip before booking a waste removal company.
A skip can work well if you are happy to do all the lifting, carrying, sorting and loading yourself. For many property clearances, a professional clearance service is easier and more practical.
| House clearance service | Skip hire |
|---|---|
| We do the lifting and loading. | You load everything yourself. |
| We remove items from inside the property. | You carry items out to the skip. |
| We can clear upstairs rooms, lofts, garages, sheds and gardens. | Heavy or awkward items can be difficult to move. |
| No skip permit needed. | A permit may be needed if the skip is placed on the road. |
| A licensed carrier handles all waste. | You are responsible for what goes into the skip. |
| We can provide completion photos. | You manage the process yourself. |
For bereavement clearances, probate properties, landlord clearances, hoarded properties and remote clearances, a house clearance service is often much easier than trying to manage a skip yourself.
Choose a House Clearance instead of Skip Hire
Using an unlicensed waste collector can put you at risk. If someone dumps your waste illegally, you may still face legal responsibility if you cannot show that you used a registered waste carrier. The Rubbish Removers holds Environment Agency registration as an upper-tier waste carrier and uses authorised waste transfer and recycling facilities. Customers can verify registered waste carriers through the official Environment Agency public register.
We carry full insurance, giving customers peace of mind when our team works in and around their property. We handle electrical waste with WEEE regulations in mind. This covers items such as televisions, fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers and other household electrical appliances that require specific disposal routes.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Our team removes the items | We safely clear the agreed items from the property. |
| 2. We sort the waste | We separate reusable and recyclable items where possible. |
| 3. We handle electrical items correctly | We separate electrical waste and process it with WEEE regulations in mind. |
| 4. We use licensed disposal routes | We take items to authorised waste transfer and recycling facilities. |
| 5. We provide documentation on request | We can issue waste transfer documentation where required. |
| 6. We reduce landfill | Over 95 percent of the waste we collect is recycled or diverted from landfill. |
This protects you from fly-tipping risk and helps reduce the environmental impact of the clearance.
We keep the process straightforward. For a more in depth explanation read our post – How to book a rubbish removal.
Send us the property postcode, a short description and any photos or videos you have.
We review the information and advise whether we can quote from photos or whether a visit is needed.
We explain the price, what is included and anything that may need separate handling.
Once you accept the quote, we agree a date and confirm access arrangements.
We remove the agreed items, load the vehicle and take the waste for responsible disposal, recycling or reuse.
We send completion photos once the job is finished, if required.
Our team arrives at the agreed time and confirms the work to be completed.
If you are at the property, we walk through the job with you and agree what is coming out and what stays. If you are not at the property, we follow the agreed instructions and access arrangements.
Our team removes the agreed items, carries them safely from the property, loads the vehicle and sorts the waste for responsible disposal, recycling or reuse where possible.
Once we clear the agreed areas, we sweep up and leave the space tidy. If you have requested completion photos, we send them once the work is finished.
A little preparation makes the clearance smoother and reduces the risk of confusion on the day.
| What to do | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Decide what stays and what goes | This avoids confusion on the day. |
| Check for important documents and valuables | Find and secure passports, wills, financial records, legal papers, photographs, jewellery and sentimental items before the clearance begins. |
| Tell us about access | Parking, stairs, lifts, narrow doorways and long carrying distances can all affect the job. |
| Label anything that must stay | Clear labels help the team follow your instructions. |
| Ask for completion photos | Especially useful if you cannot attend the property in person. |
The Rubbish Removers provides house clearance services across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and High Peak.
Use the local links below to find more information for your area.
No. We complete many clearances remotely where access and clear instructions are in place. We can arrange key collection by agreement and send completion photos once the job is done.
This depends on the size of the property, the volume of items, access and the type of waste. A small property may clear in a day, while larger or more complex jobs take longer.
Yes. Part clearances are common. We can clear one room, a loft, a garage, a cellar, a shed, or individual bulky items.
Tell us in advance. Set aside or clearly label anything that needs to stay so there is no confusion on the day.
Tell us before the clearance begins if any items need keeping, setting aside or careful handling. We follow clear instructions and separate agreed items where required. For probate and bereavement clearances, we understand that personal belongings often need extra care and sensitivity.
Yes. We provide sensitive probate and bereavement clearance services for families, executors and solicitors.
Yes. We regularly work with landlords, letting agents, solicitors, estate agents, executors and property managers on clearances of all sizes.
Yes. The Rubbish Removers holds Environment Agency registration as an upper-tier waste carrier. This means we carry waste professionally and use proper legal disposal routes.
Yes. We remove many common household electrical items, including televisions, fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers. We process electrical waste through suitable disposal routes, with WEEE regulations in mind.
Yes. We clear hoarded and heavily cluttered properties carefully and respectfully. If the property needs deep cleaning, sanitisation, odour treatment or specialist cleaning after the clearance, we can advise on the next step and, where appropriate, help coordinate suitable support.
Yes. We can provide waste transfer documentation where required.
We clear most non-hazardous household items. Some hazardous or specialist items need separate handling. If you are unsure about something, send us a photo before booking.
No. We agree the final price before work begins. That price will not increase providing no extra waste is added after we confirm the quote.
It depends on the job. A skip works if you are happy to do all the loading yourself. A house clearance service is usually easier when you need items removed from inside a property, from upstairs rooms, lofts, garages or sheds, or when you cannot attend in person.
Yes. We provide completion photos where required, especially for remote, probate, landlord and property professional clearances.
If you need a clearance across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire or High Peak, The Rubbish Removers can help.
For a free quote, send us:
– The property postcode
– A short description of the job
– Photos or videos if available
– Whether it is a full or part clearance
– Any access details
– Whether you can attend the property
– Whether anything needs to be kept aside
We handle full clearances, part clearances, probate clearances, bereavement clearances, landlord clearances, end-of-tenancy clearances, hoarded property clearances and remote clearances. Send us the details today. We will give you a clear price, honest advice and a responsible house clearance service you can trust.