House Clearance Cost in the UK (2026): Prices per Load and per Property
By ExpertHome Editorial Team
Reviewed by the ExpertHome team · Updated
House clearance in the UK costs from £50 for a single item, £180 for a half-van load and £300 for a full van, outside London and the South East. A full 3-bedroom house typically fills three to five van loads, so expect roughly £900 to £1,500 for a complete clearance. The biggest variables are volume, access and items that need special disposal, such as fridges, mattresses and paint.
House clearance prices per load
Prices last reviewed October 2026.
| Job size | Rest of UK (from) | South East (from) | Greater London (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single item | £50 | £55 | £65 |
| Half van | £180 | £200 | £225 |
| Full van | £300 | £330 | £375 |
Estimated cost for a whole property
| Property | Typical loads | Estimated cost (rest of UK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | 1–2 full vans | £300–£600 |
| 2-bed house | 2–3 full vans | £600–£900 |
| 3-bed house | 3–5 full vans | £900–£1,500 |
| 4-bed house + loft/garage | 5–7 full vans | £1,500–£2,100 |
What affects the price
- Volume — measured in van loads; a Luton van holds roughly 15–17 cubic metres
- Items needing special handling: fridges and freezers, mattresses, TVs, paint and chemicals
- Access — upper floors, narrow stairs, lofts and long carries
- Sorting time if items must be separated for family, charity or sale
- Resale value — some firms reduce the price for saleable furniture
Legal checks: waste carrier licence and duty of care
Under UK waste law, householders have a duty of care to pass waste only to a registered waste carrier. If fly-tipped waste is traced back to you, you can be fined. Always check the carrier's registration on the Environment Agency (England), SEPA (Scotland) or Natural Resources Wales public register, and ask for a waste transfer note.
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FAQs
How much does a full house clearance cost?
A 3-bed house usually costs £900–£1,500 outside London, based on 3–5 van loads at from £300 each.
Is a council bulky collection cheaper?
For one or two items, often yes. For full properties, loading, lofts and short deadlines make a private clearance more practical.
Do clearance firms recycle?
Licensed firms take waste to permitted transfer stations where much of it is recycled; ask for the waste transfer note.
Can you clear a property for probate?
Yes. Clearances can be arranged with executors, including sorting items to keep and leaving the property empty and swept.