House Clearance FAQs

Every clearance is different. The quote depends on the property, the amount to be cleared, access and the agreed scope of work. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote, and we will explain what is included before any work is arranged.

Photos help us understand the property and what needs clearing. Send them with the postcode and a brief description, and we will let you know whether we need any further detail before giving a quote.

Usually the postcode, a rough idea of how much there is, and any access notes such as parking, stairs or lifts. A few photos help. The more you can share, the more accurate the quote.

Yes. Every quote is free and comes with no obligation. You decide whether to go ahead once you have it.

Councils sometimes offer a bulky-item uplift, but these are usually limited in what and how much they take, and can involve a wait. We offer a full, managed clearance, from a single room to a whole house, cleared in one visit, with disposal handled responsibly for you.

Businesses that transport other people's waste as part of their work must register with SEPA, and house clearances are included. Our registration is held by Bulldog Removals Ltd under reference WCR/R/3023235.

People often say "licensed", but the relevant check in Scotland is whether the business is registered with SEPA to transport waste. As a householder you must pass waste only to an authorised person, so it is worth asking for registration details before hiring anyone.

Where suitable, good items are passed on to local families and community organisations, including through social work referrals. Items that cannot be reused are handled through appropriate waste routes.

Wherever we can, usable items are passed on for reuse and the rest is handled responsibly. We focus on keeping good-quality items out of landfill.

Some items, such as hazardous materials, chemicals or asbestos, may need specialist handling and cannot always be taken in a standard clearance. Tell us about anything unusual when you enquire and we will confirm what can be included.

In Scotland the formal estate process is usually called confirmation, although many people say probate. We agree the practical scope with whoever is instructing the clearance, identify anything that must be kept, and provide a free quote. If you are unsure who can authorise the work, your solicitor can advise.

Yes. We carry out estate clearances sensitively and discreetly, working to the family's or executor's timescale. Tell us what needs to stay and what needs clearing, and we will take care of the rest.

Often, yes, if it is agreed in advance. Many clearances are arranged remotely. Get in touch and we will talk through how access can work for your situation.

We keep whoever is instructing the clearance informed throughout. If family are managing things from a distance, let us know and we will agree how best to keep you updated.

Carefully and without judgement. We start with a conversation, agree what stays and what goes, and work at a pace that suits you. Every situation is treated in confidence.

Yes. Discretion matters to us. We keep things low-key and treat the property and its contents with respect.

No. You do not need to sort or tidy anything beforehand. Just point out anything that must be kept, and we will handle the rest.

Where it helps, work can sometimes be done in stages. Mention it when you get in touch and we will agree an approach that feels manageable.

We are based in Carronshore, Falkirk, and cover Falkirk, the nearby Forth Valley towns and selected locations across the wider central belt. Send your postcode to check.

Not necessarily. Access can often be arranged in advance, which suits executors and landlords managing things remotely. Get in touch and we will sort the details.

Yes, as part of a clearance or on their own. Include them when you get in touch so we can factor them into the quote.

It depends on the job and our current schedule. Send the postcode, the scope and your preferred dates, and we will let you know what we can do.