House clearance after bereavement

We need to clear a house after a bereavement. We can't face it ourselves but we're worried about getting ripped off. Do people usually use a house clearance company, auctioneer or someone else for this type of situation?

Asked by Pete on 4th Apr 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"I would advise that you remove all valuable and sentimental items from the property, you can then contact a charity like st Luke’s to see if they would like any of the furniture, clothes could be donated to a charity shop what is not required could then my disposed of environmentally friendly however this is not cheap at the moment a tonne weight is around £288 a lorry with 2 men would cost around £400 we usually only do corporate moves but I hope this helps and I am very sorry for your loss"
Answered on 4th Apr 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"House clearances varies from 1 bed flats to 4 bed homes from £100 +"
Answered on 23rd Jan 2024 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"Hi I am sorry for your loss. Most people use a house clearance company as they are able to tell you what is the best course of action
Marsha"
Answered on 4th Apr 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"You can otherwise use a private company or a removal its up to you.

If you go with a private company its down to yourself to choose the right person you would trust with the belongings

With a removal company, i would check on reviews on the company

Cheers Oliver"
Answered on 4th Apr 2023 - Member since Dec 2017 - report
"it all depends on the person some times the people dont want enathing at all left in the house thay pick whait is good for them then leve the rest to get disposed of"
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
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