Whatever type of property you live
in, at some point or other you may find that you need to carry out a full or
partial house clearance in order to establish space, prepare a property for
sale, for renting purposes or to clear the home of a deceased relative.
A house clearance can be a big task
to carry out, and hiring a professional and reliable firm to carry it out for
you can be immensely useful. Occasionally, it can be necessary to totally clear
a house. perhaps the occupant passed away, maybe it’s just full of junk that
needs to be moved, or perhaps the house is being sold.
Regardless, an effective, speedy and
thorough house clearance is called for, and in order to get that done, you
should use the services of the right company.
Whether you want an entire houseful
of junk to be gotten rid of, or perhaps just a loft or garage, once you find
the right company to assist you, you’ll find the whole process an absolute
doddle.
In this blog, we are looking at the
house clearance process, what it is and what you can expect to be involved.
What
is a house clearance service?
A house clearance involves a full or
partial removal of the contents of a house. Often, house clearances are used to
prepare a home for new occupation by getting rid of unwanted clutter leftover
from previous dwellers.
Landlords and agents commonly utilise
house clearance services between lets, to ensure sure that the property is
ready to be occupied. A house clearance may be required to clear out a
hoarder’s property, which may also be entirely filled with a myriad of unused
possessions. If you’re downsizing, a house clearance can be very useful in
swiftly removing items that you can’t or don’t wish to take with you.
People who are suffering from a
family bereavement might also require a house clearance to empty the home of
the recently deceased in order to sell the property or hand it back to a
landlord. This type of house clearing can be hard for many people, and a lot of
people prefer to leave the job in the hands of a professional rather than
having to face the process themselves.
Decide
what you want to keep – if anything
If there are things that you want to
keep, tell the firm prior to the clearance begins and they will leave them to
one side as they clear the rest of the home. If you want the whole household
cleared, this could include any carpets, appliances or any other fittings, let
the firm know and they will take care of everything on behalf of you.
If you possess any furniture, items
or mementos that you would like to keep hold of, but aren’t able to make room
for them at the minute, some firms will have a storage service available which
you can use to store your belongings for as long as and when you need. You
should discuss this with the firm to make the proper arrangements.
Day
of the clearance
When the day of the house clearance
arrives, the clearing firm will arrive at the property and get straight to it.
They will work meticulously to remove everything you require, loading it all
safely in preparation for disposal.
A house clearance can be a big job
and will likely take a whole day or more if the household has a great number of
items. Smaller house clearances can take as little as an hour; it totally
depends on the size of the property and the amount of goods being taken away.
If the removal company find any
important documents or anything they think may be of particular value, they
will put these items to one side and let you know so you can decide what is to
be done. Your firm might be able to assist you with any antiques, or
collectables that require valuations, so a house clearance may bear some
valuable assets you were not expecting.
What
Do They Do?
House clearance services allow you to
pass over the keys to your property, and have the contents of the loft, garage
or entire property to be organised and removed. You will be able to keep valued
specified possessions, and have them get rid of everything else you don’t
require. The clearance company will generally either sell, recycle or take
everything you don’t want to the tip, and the money incurred from this is offset
against the cost of the clearance itself, which of course works in your favour.
The biggest bonus of a great house
clearance service is knowing that all that junk that’s been lying around in the
background, gathering dust is being dealt with. A great deal of house clearance
services offer to move cars and deal with rubbish left on the property too.
This kind of clearance service can let you prepare a property for sale without
having to lift a finger yourself.
Why
Would You Need One?
If you’re a property owner there are
a variety of reasons why you may require a house clearance service. possibly
it’s just the loft or garage that’s become full of stuff over the years, and
you just don’t have the time or energy to do it yourself. Perhaps you’re a
landlord, and a property has been left full of possessions by a deceased
person, or you’ve inherited a property. Whatever your reasoning, a quality
house clearance service can really take the stress and strain out of this for
you.
Finding
the right service for you
When it comes to choosing your
service, there are lots of things you need to be thinking about. When you’re
entrusting someone to operate within the property, and treat property with
respect, care and knowledge, you need to understand that they know what they
are doing.
Reputation
Reputation is always going to be an
important factor when it comes to choosing your clearance service, even if it
comes via word of mouth, online reviews or professional recommendations, you
need to know that the company you’re using is highly regarded.
Value
The value of the service you’re
receiving is also paramount. They need to be careful, precise, accurate and
speedy, at a good price, and finding the best value service is just a case of
comparing services and quotes, but remember, never go for the very cheapest,
unless you want more hassle.
Guarantees
Many house clearance services offer
guarantees in regards to their work, which can be hugely reassuring and
helpful, so make sure you find this out.
Specialisations
Various property clearance services
offer different specialisations, some might be better with period properties or
bigger properties, others might be more suited to just lofts and garages,
finding out your services specialisations is very helpful.
Perrymans
Removals - house clearances by experts in Paignton, Torbay, Devon,
South Hams
Here at Perrymans Removals we can
help you get rid of any clutter in your property. Whether that is just one room
or you want a total house clearance, we are here to help. We have plenty of
experience in the business and have gained a highly regarded reputation for
carrying out house clearance work professionally, efficiently and cost
effectively. You can rely on our dedicated and considerate team to dispose of anything
that is not suitable for reuse. Our services are suited to homeowners, private
and commercial landlords, and housing associations. We are based in Paignton,
Devon, South Hams and serve customers in the surrounding areas too. No matter
the size of your property, we're more than happy to help. To find out more
information, don't hesitate to get in touch.
