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House clearance prices, by the space.
House clearance priced the way it's really quoted: an estimate by volume — the space being cleared — or a man-and-van day rate, with the survey factors that decide the final number.
How it prices: An estimate by volume, banded by the space cleared, or a man-and-van rate by time. A real clearance is always surveyed, never phone-quoted — stairs, access and special items (fridges, mattresses, WEEE, paint) all move the price. An end-of-tenancy clean is a natural add-on once the property is empty. Manual bands: part clearance £100–£300, one-bed £300–£600, three-bed £600–£1,500+. Treat the output as a starting band, not gospel — gather 15–30 local price points before you commit to a number.
What house clearance costs in the UK in 2026
House clearance is priced by volume, banded by the space: a part clearance (a garage, single room or loft) is typically £100–£300, a one-bed flat £300–£600, and a three-bed house £600–£1,500+. A man-and-van by time is £40–£60 an hour, £150–£300 a half-day or £300–£500 a full day.
A proper clearance is always surveyed, not quoted over the phone — stairs, access and special items all move the price — so treat these as a starting estimate.
If you're the one loading the van
The margin lever most operators miss is the resale offset: saleable furniture, metals and probate finds are valued and subtracted, so you quote lower than a skip-and-tip competitor and still profit. A clearance costing £850 with £350 of resale is quoted at £750 and beats a £900 rival with room to spare.
The full method — volume pricing, the resale offset, tip and WEEE handling, probate work — is in The House Clearance Works, £47.
Pricing questions, answered plainly
How much does house clearance cost in the UK?
By space cleared: a garage, room or loft is £100–£300, a one-bed flat £300–£600, and a three-bed house £600–£1,500+. Man-and-van work is £40–£60 an hour or £150–£500 by the half or full day.
Why won't a clearance firm quote over the phone?
Because the price is driven by volume, access and special items that can't be judged unseen — a hoarded loft or a no-lift third floor can double the work — so a proper quote needs a quick survey.
Do you get money back for saleable items?
Good operators value saleable furniture, metals and other finds and offset them against the price, which is how they quote lower than a skip-and-tip firm. The customer sees only the final figure.
How much extra for fridges, mattresses or stairs?
These carry disposal fees and extra labour and are priced on the survey rather than a fixed menu — WEEE items, mattresses and awkward access all add to the job.
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