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House Clearance

Full or partial house clearance — for a sale, an end of tenancy, or a property that has to be emptied before anyone can move out of it.

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Best for
Clearing a property, in full or room by room.
Included
Goods in Transit cover, packing materials and a move coordinator.
Pricing
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Practical moving information

Clearance is often the step before a move rather than instead of one. We can clear a property in full or work through it room by room, at your pace.

Priced the same way as any other job — an hourly rate set by vehicle and crew, plus mileage — so a small clearance and a full-property one are quoted on the same basis, just different time and vehicle size.

Full property, or room by room

A full clearance empties a property in one job. A partial clearance works through specific rooms or items at a time, which suits a property being cleared gradually rather than against a single deadline.

Common questions

How is a house clearance priced?
By the hour, at a rate set by the vehicle and crew required, plus mileage — the same rate card used for a house move.
Can you clear just one or two rooms?
Yes. Clearance can be booked for the whole property or for specific rooms, at whatever pace suits you.
Is this covered by insurance?
Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover are included as standard, the same as on any other job.

How much does house clearance cost?

The main factors are the vehicle and crew, loading and unloading time, and the distance between your two addresses. Access and any packing or furniture work help us build the rest of the quotation.

Vehicle, crew and time
For hourly moves, the rate depends on the vehicle and number of movers. Hours are billed as worked, subject to a 2- or 3-hour minimum depending on the vehicle. Tell us what is moving so we can confirm a suitable team and allow realistic loading time.
Distance and access
A vehicle-specific per-mile charge is added. Stairs, parking and the walk from the vehicle to each front door also matter: a short local journey can still involve a long loading day. Tell us about working lifts and any loading restrictions at both addresses.
The work you need us to do
Furniture dismantling and reassembly are priced per item. Packing requirements and any additional collection or delivery stops should be agreed before the move, so the quotation reflects the whole job.

A driver-only rate is not a fully crewed price. We confirm the vehicle, crew, scope of work and VAT treatment with your quotation.

Published prices to help you plan

Priced by the hour from the same vehicle and crew rate card as every other service we offer, plus mileage for the distance covered.

Separately priced work

  • Second-floor stairs: £20 per property. Ground and first floor are included; a working lift means no stair charge.
  • Single-bed dismantling and reassembly: £15. Other furniture has its own per-item rate.
Get a price for your moveSee the full rate card

What size removal van and crew will I need?

Property size is only a starting point. The volume of furniture and boxes, access, parking and unusually large items also affect the vehicle and crew we recommend.

A starting point for your inventory

The capacities and minimum bookings are from our fleet data. Property suggestions are guidance, not a guaranteed vehicle allocation.

How many movers will attend?

The rate card offers 2 movers, 3 movers, 4 movers, as well as driver-only bookings. Bedroom count does not decide the crew: tell us about the furniture, stairs and any heavy items, and confirm who will handle loading and unloading when you book.

Access can change the vehicle
Narrow roads, low entrances and restricted parking may make a smaller vehicle more practical. Share height restrictions and loading rules before a vehicle is allocated.
Volume matters more than bedrooms
Include the loft, shed and garden furniture in your inventory. A lightly furnished three-bedroom house can have less to move than a full two-bedroom flat.
Large items and longer journeys need a plan
Flag pianos, heavy furniture and oversized pieces early. If the load may need more than one vehicle or journey, discuss that before booking, especially when the destination is a long way away.
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How a move runs

  1. 01Get a priceFrom the published rate card, or over the phone.
  2. 02We confirm the jobVehicle, crew and date agreed with a named coordinator.
  3. 03PackingAll of it or just the fragile things. Materials included.
  4. 04Moving dayFloors protected, everything wrapped, loaded in order.
  5. 05Unloaded and rebuiltBoxes to the right rooms, beds rebuilt, nothing left over.
AFS crew carrying furniture out to the van on moving day

What happens on a house clearance?

The scope is agreed first — full property or specific rooms — then items are sorted if requested, removed, and the property or room checked at the end.

  1. 1

    Walkthrough to confirm scope

    Full clearance or specific rooms and items — agreed before work starts.

  2. 2

    Sorting, where requested

    Items separated into keep, donate or dispose of, if that's part of what's booked.

  3. 3

    Removal

    Items loaded and taken from the property.

  4. 4

    Responsible disposal or donation

    Where applicable, items are disposed of or donated responsibly rather than simply removed.

  5. 5

    Final walkthrough

    The property or room is checked against what was agreed before sign-off.

What is included with house clearance?

Cover, materials and a named coordinator come as standard on every move. Packing and furniture dismantling are separate services, priced separately — so you are not paying for them if you do not need them.

Included as standard

  • Goods in Transit coverIncluded as standard on every move, not sold as an optional extra.
  • Public Liability coverIn place for every job, domestic and commercial alike.
  • Packing materialsBubble wrap, shrink wrap, wardrobe cartons and furniture blankets, supplied as part of the job.
  • A dedicated move coordinatorOne named point of contact from the quote through to unloading.

Added when you need it

What changes from one move to the next?

Two moves of the same property size can run very differently. These are the things that most often change the vehicle, the crew or the time — and the details worth telling us when you enquire.

  • A full-property clearance ahead of a sale or end of tenancy

    Booked as one job with a clear deadline — worth confirming the date early since these often need to align with a completion or handover date.

  • Partial or room-by-room clearance at your own pace

    Doesn't have to happen in one visit — clearance can be booked room by room over time if that suits the situation better.

  • Items requiring special disposal

    Certain electricals and furniture types have specific disposal requirements — flag these in advance so they're handled correctly rather than assumed to be general waste.

  • Clearance combined with a house move

    Often booked alongside a move to deal with what's not coming with you — can be scheduled as part of the same visit or separately.

These are planning examples, not records of particular jobs.

Prepare for your move

How should I prepare for a house clearance?

Decide whether it's a full or partial clearance, flag anything of value to keep separate, and agree what's being kept versus cleared before the crew arrives.

Before the day

  • Decide full or partial clearance.
  • Flag anything of value or sentiment to keep separate.
  • Confirm access for the day, including parking for a larger vehicle if needed.
  • Agree what's being kept versus cleared before the crew arrives.

On the day

  • Point out anything set aside to keep before clearance starts.
  • Walk the property with the crew at the end to confirm it's cleared as agreed.

Packing takes longer than almost anyone expects.

Why customers choose AFS Removals

Things you can check, rather than adjectives.

  • 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    From 0 reviews. Checked 2 September 2026.

    See our review standing

  • Cover comes as standard

    AFS Removals includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover on every move. It is not sold as an optional extra.

  • The rate card is published

    Hourly rates by vehicle and crew, per-mile charges, stair charges and per-item dismantling prices are all online. You can read them before you speak to anybody.

    See the rate card

  • One named coordinator

    The same person handles your move from the quote through to the last box, and is who you call when a completion time slips.

  • Published fleet capacities

    Five vehicles, with load capacities and minimum booking times listed, so you can see what is being sent before you book.

    See our vehicles

  • A registered company

    AFS Removals Limited, Companies House number 12460159, with offices in Coventry and London. Phone lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.

Moving tips

Practical guides for the parts of a move that catch people out.

The rest of what we do

House Clearance where we are asked for it most

We cover the whole of the UK. Some of the areas we are booked in for this service:

A clear plan, from the first call

Ready to put a number on it?

Work out an estimate from the published rates, or tell us the two addresses and the date and we will price it with you.

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