How to choose a house clearance company
The best way to choose a house clearance company that is right for you is to ask the right question.
A house clearance can be needed for many reasons a property that has being left after a friend or relatives passing which can be a very upsetting time emptying personal belonging that carry a sentimental value andyears of memories a professional company will act with care and respect when dealing with all items and ensuring the property is treated with care. house clearance sheffield
Another reason is properties that have being left by the previous tenant without them taking their belongings these properties can cause landlords and new owners a lot of head ache these properties need to be empted cleaned and made safe and usable for the next person to move in
Having a general tidy out this is normally a part clearance and involves getting rid of old and unusable items that are no longer of any use to the owner this saves the hassle and time of sorting and loading a skip.
The questions to ask.
- Are you fully insured?
- Do you have a valid waste carrier’s license and what is the number?
- Are there any items you cannot take?( e.g. gas bottles, chemicals ect)
- What items do you charge extra for taking? (e.g. fridges , TVs , aircon units )
- Will you issue me with a waste transfer note on completion (important)
- Where will the items go that are still usable ( Charity shop local hospices ect)
- How many members of staff will be coming? ( minimum of 2 for health and safety)
- What price can I expect to pay? ( tricky read my guidance at the bottom)
- When can you come?
Price is something that can be only given as a guide over the phone as until you have a look around the property and assess the size and shape of items of furniture and other items. so don’t try and hold a company down on the price take a guide and let them confirm on site, good clearance companies shouldn’t be too far out if good information was given over the
phone.