A home clearance is the emptying of a home, often after a death, during a forced move or when cleaning up a contaminated home. The costs vary from 500 to 5,000 euros, depending on the size of the home and the complexity of the job.
Average cost for a house clearance (average)
A house clearance is the complete emptying of a house. This includes removing all furniture, household items and personal belongings. Evictions take place in various situations: after a death, during a forced move to a nursing home, when cleaning up a seriously contaminated home, or during a judicial eviction.
A professional house clearance company will sort the contents into categories: items that will be kept, items that can be donated or sold, and trash that needs to be disposed of. In the event of an eviction after death, the belongings are handled respectfully and carefully.
The costs of a house clearance depend greatly on the size of the house, the amount of belongings and the desired additional services. For a studio you pay on average 500 to 1,000 euros. An apartment costs 800 to 2,000 euros, and a single-family home 1,500 to 5,000 euros.
If you want to have valuable items stored separately, this will cost an additional 100 to 300 euros. The disposal of waste is calculated per cubic meter, on average 75 to 150 euros per m3. Cleaning after the eviction costs an additional 200 to 500 euros, depending on the condition of the home.
A professional evacuation is recommended if the house is full and you cannot or do not want to do the job yourself. In the event of a death or move to a healthcare institution, the emotional burden also plays a role. A professional team takes care of this work and arranges everything from sorting to disposal.
A specialized company is necessary for seriously contaminated homes or hoarding situations. These companies have the right protective equipment and experience to safely clear and clean the home.
A good clearance company doesn't just throw everything away. Valuable items are kept separate and stored, sold or donated in consultation with the client. Usable furniture and household appliances often go to thrift stores or charities. Unusable items are disposed of separately to the recycling center or a recycling company.
Always request a no-obligation viewing so that the company can assess the situation and make an accurate quote. Check whether the company is certified and has liability insurance. Discuss in advance what happens to valuable items. And compare at least three quotes, because the price differences in this industry are large.
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear studio | €500 | €1000 | total |
| Evacuate the apartment | €800 | €2000 | total |
| Evacuate single-family home | €1500 | €5000 | total |
| Storage valuable items | €100 | €300 | bonus |
| Discharge per m3 | €75 | €150 | per m3 |
| Cleaning after evacuation | €200 | €500 | total |
A larger home means more furniture, more boxes and more disposal costs. The difference between a studio and a single-family home can amount to thousands of euros.
A full house with heavy furniture costs more than a partially empty house. Special items such as a piano or safe require extra manpower.
Severely contaminated homes or hoarding situations require additional protective equipment, cleaning materials and man-hours, which significantly increases the price.
Storage of valuable items, cleaning after evacuation and arranging waste disposal are charged separately.
A studio can be cleared in half a day. On average, an apartment takes a whole day and a single-family home one to two days, depending on the amount of stuff and the complexity.
Yes, a good house clearance company will sort the contents and keep valuable items separate in consultation with you. You can indicate which items should be kept, sold or donated.
The clearance company separates the waste and takes it to the recycling center or a recycling company. The disposal costs are usually calculated per cubic meter and can be included in the quotation or charged separately.
Professional evacuation companies have liability insurance. Always check this in advance and ask about the coverage. If there is damage to the home or property, you can then submit a claim.
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