Outbuilding & Area Clearance
A garage clearance empties a single or double garage — tools, boxes, old furniture, garden and DIY items — and sorts everything for reuse, recycling and disposal, down to a swept finish. iTrade agrees a written quote before any work starts.
Who it is for: Homeowners, landlords, executors and agents who need a garage emptied, on its own or as part of a house move.
What it covers: Removal of general garage contents, with sorting for reuse and recycling and a swept finish.
When a survey is needed: Photographs of the garage and the access route are usually enough; a survey helps for very full or awkward-access garages.
Garages collect years of tools, boxes, bikes, old furniture and DIY leftovers. A garage clearance sorts that mix rather than tipping it all as one load.
Tell iTrade about vehicle access and any fuels, paint or gas bottles on site, as these change how the work is planned and priced.
Scope
How the work runs
Tell iTrade the garage size, how full it is, and the vehicle access.
iTrade confirms volume, access and any items needing separate handling.
You receive a clear quote before work begins.
The team clears the garage and separates reusable, recyclable and waste items.
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 full the garage is, in van loads. |
| Access and carry distance | How close a vehicle can park and how far items must be carried. |
| Heavy items | Mowers, engine parts, paving or rubble add weight and labour. |
| Separate streams | Scrap metal and appliances needing WEEE handling are dealt with separately. |
Responsible handling
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Keep | Anything you ask to retain is set aside. |
| 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 and other recyclable materials are separated at permitted facilities. |
| Responsible disposal | The remainder goes for controlled disposal under 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. Check that whoever takes the waste is a registered waste carrier, because dumped waste traced back to you can leave you liable.
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
No. Just let iTrade know if any boxes hold items to keep or anything hazardous.
Yes. Fridges and freezers are handled under WEEE rules, and petrol equipment should have the fuel drained where possible.
No. Asbestos-cement roofs and panels need a separate, competent assessment. Some asbestos work requires an HSE-licensed contractor. iTrade can point you to the right route.
These are excluded from a standard clearance and need a proper disposal route, which iTrade can advise on.
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.
