Real clearance jobs — what was involved and what it cost
Every property is different, so every quote is different. These examples from across Dorset give you a realistic sense of what's involved and what to budget.
Licensed Waste Carrier
Fully Insured (£2m)
Eco-Friendly Disposal
Same / Next-Day
End of tenancy£285
Boscombe · BH5
One-bed flat — end-of-tenancy clearance
A landlord needed a swift turnaround after a tenancy ended. The outgoing tenant had left a double bed frame and mattress, a sofa, fridge-freezer, washing machine and assorted bin bags throughout. Two crew cleared the flat in around three hours, leaving it broom-clean, and before/after photos were emailed to the landlord the same afternoon.
The mattress went to a licensed recycler; the fridge-freezer and washing machine to a WEEE collection point; the sofa was donated to a local reuse hub.
Probate£650
Winton · BH9
Three-bed family home — probate clearance
A Bournemouth solicitor instructed us on behalf of an estate — the deceased had lived in the property for over 40 years and the family were based out of county. The clearance covered the full property including a packed loft and a double garage. Three crew completed the work in a full day.
3 crew · full day · full property including loft and double garage
Furniture in usable condition went to a local Dorset reuse hub; electrical items to licensed recyclers; residual waste to Bournemouth Recycling Centre on Ringwood Road. A Waste Transfer Note and itemised invoice were issued for the estate file.
Downsizing£740
Highcliffe · BH23
Bungalow — downsizing clearance
An elderly owner was moving into assisted living and the family wanted most of the contents cleared, but a few specific pieces were kept back. The items to be kept were collected by the family beforehand; we removed everything else. Three crew cleared the property including the loft, garage and garden shed across a full day.
3 crew · full day · bungalow, loft, garage and garden shed
A large quantity of ornaments, kitchenware and books went to a local charity. The garden shed contents — tools, old lawnmower, timber offcuts — were sorted and recycled or scrapped.
Pre-sale£420
Poole Quay · BH15
Two-bed quayside apartment — pre-sale clearance
A two-bedroom quayside apartment being prepared for sale. The managing agent needed the property cleared with minimal disruption to the building. We pre-booked the service lift with the building manager, used protection blankets in all communal areas and worked within the permitted access window. Two crew completed the clearance in around five hours.
2 crew · approx 5 hours · service lift pre-booked, protection blankets used
Furniture in good condition went to charity; everything else was properly sorted and removed. A discreet unmarked van was used as standard for the building.
Developer£1,350
Wimborne · BH21
Four-bed house — full clearance + pre-refurb strip-out
A developer had purchased a probate property and needed it fully cleared before a refurbishment programme. After a full-property clearance (four bedrooms, loft, garage, garden), we carried out a soft strip of the kitchen — units, worktops, white goods and floor tiles removed and separated by material type. Four crew worked across two days.
4 crew · 2 days · full property clearance plus kitchen soft strip
All waste streams were segregated: timber, plasterboard, metals and mixed waste separated for appropriate disposal.
End of tenancy£560
Charminster · BH8
Five-bedroom HMO — end-of-tenancy clearance
A landlord managing a large student HMO needed a full clearance at the end of the academic year. Five bedrooms' worth of left-behind furniture, a full garden clear including a shed, and multiple bags of general waste throughout the property. Three crew completed the clearance in a full day.
3 crew · full day · five bedrooms, garden, shed and general waste
Usable furniture was donated; electrical items recycled. Photographic proof of completion was sent the same day and the property was re-let within a week.
What do these prices include?
Every price shown covers labour, vehicle and disposal — no hidden skip fees, no surprise charges on the day. Your quote will reflect the actual property: access, volume, and how much can be recycled or donated (which reduces cost). These examples are for guidance — call or send photos for a fixed written quote within the hour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house clearance cost in Dorset?
House clearance prices in Dorset typically range from £250 for a small end-of-tenancy flat to £1,500 or more for a large detached property or complex probate clearance. The case studies on this page show real recent prices across different job types and locations.
What affects the price of a house clearance?
The main factors are: the volume of items to clear, the number of rooms, access to the property (flights of stairs, narrow corridors), the type of clearance (standard, probate, hoarded property), and the disposal requirements of the items.
Do prices vary by location in Dorset?
Our pricing is consistent across our core area (BH postcodes). A small travel surcharge of £30–£60 applies to properties in rural West Dorset, Purbeck and North Dorset — this is always included in your fixed quote upfront.
What does the clearance price include?
All labour, vehicle costs, disposal fees, and a Waste Transfer Note are included in the quoted price. There are no hidden charges. If donation or recycling reduces our disposal costs on larger jobs, we pass the saving back.
Free, no-obligation house clearance quotes across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Dorset — usually back to you within the hour. Prefer to talk it through first? Contact the team.
