House & Property Clearance
A full house clearance empties an entire property, from the loft to the garden, ready for sale, letting or handover. iTrade sorts everything room by room, sets aside anything you want to keep, and removes the rest with responsible reuse, recycling and disposal, on a written quote agreed first.
Who it is for: Homeowners, families, landlords, executors and agents who need a whole property emptied and left clean.
What it covers: Every room, plus loft, garage, shed and garden: furniture, white goods, soft furnishings and general contents, down to a swept finish.
When a survey is needed: A short survey or a set of photographs is usually needed first, so the volume, access and any bulky or specialist items can be quoted accurately.
A full clearance is the right choice when a property needs to be completely empty, whether it is being sold, re-let or handed back. The job is planned so the whole house is cleared in one organised visit rather than piecemeal.
iTrade works through the property methodically, separates what can be reused or recycled from what has to be disposed of, and agrees the scope and price in writing before starting.
Scope
How the work runs
Tell iTrade the address, rough size and how full the property is, plus access and any deadline.
iTrade confirms volume, access and any bulky or specialist items from photographs or a short visit.
You receive a written quote setting out what is included, any exclusions and the disposal route, before work begins.
The team clears the property room by room, sets aside anything to keep, and separates reusable and recyclable materials.
The completed area is checked against the agreed scope. Before booking, confirm which waste transfer record applies to the job, who will issue it and who must retain it.
Your quote
| Factor | What it means for your quote |
|---|---|
| Volume of contents | How much there is to remove, measured in van loads or cubic yards, is the biggest single factor. |
| Access and parking | Stairs, upper floors, narrow doorways and how far items must be carried to the vehicle all affect time and cost. |
| Material type and weight | Heavy materials, appliances needing WEEE handling and items with separate disposal routes are priced differently from light general contents. |
| Extras | Carpets, curtains, shed dismantling or garden items add to the scope when included. |
| Saleable items | Potential resale value is assessed during the quotation. Any agreed purchase, credit or offset is itemised in writing before work begins; no value adjustment is assumed. |
Responsible handling
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Keep | Anything you ask to retain is set aside and never treated as waste. |
| Reuse and donate | Suitable items are kept separate for reuse when an appropriate receiving route is available. Acceptance depends on condition, safety and the receiving organisation’s current criteria. |
| Recycle | Metal, wood, textiles, paper and electrical items are separated for recycling at permitted facilities. |
| Responsible disposal | Only what cannot be reused or recycled goes for controlled disposal at permitted sites, under waste duty-of-care rules. |
Before you enquire
The more of this you can share, the faster iTrade can give a realistic figure:
Reassurance and compliance
When you pay someone to remove household waste, you have a household duty of care under section 34(2A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You should check that whoever takes the waste is a registered waste carrier, because if items are later fly-tipped and traced back to the property, you can be asked to show you used an authorised carrier.
iTrade Recycling Ltd is registered with the Environment Agency as an Upper Tier carrier, broker and dealer under CBDU521652. The public record was checked on 10 August 2026 and expires on 9 February 2027; customers should follow the official register link and check it again before hiring.
Read the full guide: how to check a waste carrier registration
Common questions
Duration depends on volume, access, material type and any specialist work. The quotation should state the planned duration; this website does not claim a standard turnaround.
Yes, if you want them removed as part of the clearance. Mention it when you enquire so it is included in the quote.
Yes, where access allows. Tell iTrade about outbuildings and garden items so they are covered in the price.
Anything you mark to keep is set aside for you, and any genuinely saleable items are pointed out before the final figure is agreed.
Suspected asbestos needs a separate, competent assessment, and some asbestos work requires an HSE-licensed contractor. Chemicals, fuels, gas bottles and clinical waste need an appropriate specialist route.
Practical guidance
Talk it through
Share a few details and get a clear, no-obligation quote. If it helps to talk first, call and we will guide you through what is involved.
