Garage clearances linked to a move or a sale usually come with a fixed deadline, such as an exchange or completion date, a viewing, or the end of a tenancy. Buyers generally expect the property to be left empty unless agreed otherwise, and the garage is often the last space to be dealt with and the fullest. Booking early gives time to sort through properly rather than clearing everything in a rush.
Probate clearances need extra care. The garage may hold paperwork, photographs and items of sentimental or financial value, and executors may need to know the value of the contents before anything is disposed of. We set aside documents, photos and anything that may be worth something, and can work to instructions from the family or executor when they cannot be on site.
What is included
- Working to a sale, completion, tenancy or viewing deadline
- Setting aside personal documents, photographs and letters
- Setting aside items that may need valuing, such as tools, collectables and vintage items
- Following written instructions from executors or family members
- Photos of uncertain items sent to you before they go
- Reuse, recycling and licensed disposal of everything else
- Arranging key access with estate agents or neighbours where agreed
- Sweeping out so the garage is ready to hand over
Who it is for
- Sellers who need the garage empty for completion
- Executors and administrators of an estate
- Families clearing a parent's home after a move into care
- Landlords clearing at the end of a tenancy
- People moving to a smaller home without a garage
- Sellers who want the garage to look its best for viewings
How much does it cost?
As a guide, these clearances typically cost £150 to £750 depending on the size of the garage and how much needs removing. Extra sorting time for paperwork and personal items is usually charged at £40 to £70 per hour for a two-person team. See our full cost guide.
