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How much does
house clearance cost?
A straight, no-nonsense UK price guide for 2026: what a house clearance really costs, what changes the price, and how to keep it as cheap as possible. Written by a licensed West Midlands clearance team who quote this every day.
The honest answer is: it depends on how much there is. But that is not much help when you are trying to budget, so here are real, current guide prices, the same ones we work to across Rugeley, Cannock, Walsall and the wider West Midlands.
House clearance cost by property size
Most full or part clearances are priced by the size of the property and how full it is. As a 2026 guide:
| Property size | What it usually involves | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or 1-bed | A studio, flat or small one-bed clear-out | from £250 |
| 2-bed house | Typical terraced or semi, furniture and general contents | from £380 |
| 3-bed house | Family home, garage and loft included | from £560 |
| 4-bed or larger | Bigger property, outbuildings, fuller contents | from £850 |
Guide prices only. The final figure depends on volume, access and how much can be recycled or resold. You always get a fixed price up front, never a surprise on the day.
Single items and part loads
Not clearing a whole house? Plenty of jobs are just a few bulky items or a van load of odds and ends. You only ever pay for the space you fill:
| Item or load | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Single mattress | from £25 |
| Fridge or freezer | from £30 |
| 2-seater sofa | from £80 |
| 3-seater sofa | from £120 |
| Quarter van load | from £60 |
| Half van load | from £130 |
| Full van load | £400 to £500 |
House clearance vs skip hire: which is cheaper?
People often price up a skip first, then realise the sums do not add up. A skip on the road needs a council permit, you wait days for delivery and collection, and every single item is yours to lift and load. It also sits on your drive or the street the whole time.
A clearance team brings the van, carries everything out, and charges only for the space you use. For most households it works out cheaper than a skip once you factor in the permit and your own time, and there is nothing left blocking your drive. That is why we say, hand on heart, we will beat skip prices.
What affects the price
- Volume. The biggest factor, how much actually needs to go.
- Access. Stairs, tight parking or a long carry from door to van all add time.
- Heavy or awkward items. Pianos, safes, sheds and the like take extra muscle.
- Recycling and reuse. Anything we can recycle or pass on offsets disposal costs, which we pass back to you.
- Hazardous waste. Paint, chemicals, gas bottles and asbestos are handled separately and cannot go in a normal load.
How to keep a house clearance cheap
- Sell or donate anything with life left in it before the clearance, less volume means a lower price.
- Group everything in one place if you can, it saves carry time.
- Get a fixed quote up front so there are no add-ons, send a few photos and you will get a price in minutes.
- Use a local, licensed team, no long travel charges and you know the waste is disposed of legally.
Getting a price from us
We keep it simple and honest. Use our instant quote for a guide price in seconds, or send a few photos of what needs to go on WhatsApp and we come straight back with a fixed, no-obligation figure. Every load is disposed of responsibly, we are a fully licensed waste carrier, and we cover Rugeley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Tamworth and across the West Midlands.
House clearance costs, answered
How much does house clearance cost in the UK?
As a rough guide, expect from around £250 for a one-bed flat, £380 for a two-bed house, £560 for a three-bed and £850 for a four-bed or larger. The exact price depends on how much is in the property, access, and how much can be recycled or resold. You only pay for what fills the van.
Is house clearance cheaper than a skip?
Usually yes. A skip means a permit if it goes on the road, the wait for delivery and collection, and all the loading is down to you. A clearance team brings the van, does every bit of the lifting, and only charges for the space you use.
What affects the price of a house clearance?
The main factors are the volume of items, the size of the property, access, how much is heavy or awkward, and whether anything can be reused or recycled to offset disposal costs. Hazardous items are handled separately.
Do you give a fixed price before you start?
Yes. Send a few photos on WhatsApp or use the instant quote and you get a clear, no-obligation price up front, no hidden costs and nothing added on the day.
Get your fixed price in minutes
Send a quick photo and we will come straight back with a fair, no-obligation quote. Cheaper than a skip, same-day where we can.