When planning a house clearance, one of the first questions people ask is, "Do I need to be there during the clearance?"  The answer depends on your situation; however, in many cases, you don't have to be there at all.  At Jettison we'll discuss this with you at the quote stage so we know what you need and you know what we need in order to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. 

What Does a House Clearance Involve?

A house clearance is basically the removal and responsible disposal of unwanted belongings from a property. It includes removing bulky items including furniture, white goods, rubbish and general clutter. Sometimes it can include the lifting and removal of carpets, renovation debris and garden waste. 

Jettison, as a professional clearance company provide uplift and clearance services for homeowners, landlords, estate agents, solicitors and executors dealing with bereavement, probate or end of tenancy. Using a professional clearance company means the property is cleared quicky - allowing the client to proceed with the renovation, sale or re-let of a property. 

Every clearance starts with a walk through the property to identify which items are donatable, what might need dismantled and which items are recyclable. Each clearance ends with another walk through to take photos of the 'after' for the job reports and to make sure nothing has been missed. 

Do You Need to Be Present During a House Clearance?

In most cases, you do not need to remain on site for the entire clearance. Once the truck team has access to the property and knows which items are to be removed, the clearance can  proceed without supervision.

Many customers choose to meet the team when they arrive and do a walk through of the property to identify items they wish to keep, and then they leave while the work is completed.

When Is It Helpful to Stay During the Clearance Process?

There are situations where staying nearby can be useful. If there are specific items, valuable belongings, or sentimental possessions that require special attention, your presence may help avoid confusion.

How Should You Prepare Before Clearance Begins?

Preparing for a house clearance is straightforward.  Before the clearance begins, we would recommend you separate any items you want to keep from the items to be cleared. Once you've done this, we can get on with the job. 

Can a Professional House Clearance Company Work Without You?

Yes. At Jettison we carry out work on behalf of private individuals or for estate agents & solicitors who are unable to be present at the property.  Once access is arranged (this could be collection of keys or a code to a lockbox) then we'll get on with the clearance. 

At Jettison, we work with you to organise the entire clearance and will always confirm exactly what's to be cleared before work starts. We send our customers a job report containing before and after photographs so they can be confident the job was completed properly in their absence - all part of our professional service. 

What Happens to the Items Removed?

When booking a house clearance, customers usually always want to know how their goods are disposed of.  As a  responsible clearance company, Jettison prioritise recycling and charitable donations, ensuring as little as possible goes to landfill. 

Local charities often accept good quality, useable items and we use only licenced Waste Transfer Stations to recycle all the different waste streams such as wood, metal, cardboard, WEEE, and plastics.  A lot of work goes into sorting and separating everything for recycling. 

Does Probate House Clearance Require Attendance?

A probate house clearance occurs after a death. Family members may live a distance away, executors may not want to attend, and often the clearance is managed by a solicitor's firm, which means probate house clearances are often undertaken without anyone being present at the property. 

How Much Does House Clearance Cost?

There are a few things that affect the price of a house clearance.  The cost depends on the size of the home, any access restrictions, the volume of waste to be removed and disposed of  and whether there are any items that might carry a surcharge - for example, items like fridges, TVs and mattresses are classed as hazardous waste and are expensive to dispose of safely. 

A full house will ultimately cost more to clear than one that's sparsely furnished. 

If you need a cleaning service, we can also help with that. Adding a clean will add to the overall cost of a house clearance. 

Why Use a Professional House Clearance Service?

Using a professional house clearance company has many benefits. Jettison have the manpower, experience and the appropriate vehicles to enable us to clear a house much quicker than an individual can do it and all the items we clear are disposed of in the most appropriate and environmentally friendly way. 

Employing the services of a licenced, professional house clearance company like Jettison gives people peace of mind, knowing that their possessions are being recycled, donated or disposed of legally and that there's no risk of fly-tipping. 

At Jettison, we are fully focused on recycling, compliance and excellent customer service. We're fully insured, SafeContractor accredited and licenced by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). We're a trusted clearance company.   If you are ready to clear a property or even just the removal of a few unwanted items, all you have to do is give us a call, tell us what you need and we'll take care of the rest. 

Need Help with a House Clearance?

If you're looking for a house clearance, probate clearance or end of tenancy clearance then Jettison can tell you everything you need to know. 
Jettison make the removal of all your unwanted items, simple and stress-free. 

We're based in Glasgow but carry out clearances in all the surrounding areas across the Central Belt. 

Visit our House Clearance Glasgow page to see examples of the work we do or request a quote. Jettison clear the way for customers. 

Call us today on 0333 880 6800 to discuss your requirements and arrange a convenient clearance date.