House clearance in Oxford, done properly
We clear whole houses, single rooms, lofts, cellars and garages across Oxford and Oxfordshire. We sort for reuse and recycling as we go. The property is left swept and ready for sale, re-let or handover.
What a house clearance includes
A clearance with us is a labour-included service, not a collection from the kerb. The crew works room by room, carrying out furniture, appliances, carpets, curtains, boxed contents and anything else you point at. We dismantle wardrobes and bed frames where they won't fit down a staircase — common in Oxford's older terraces, where turns are tight and landings narrow — and we protect floors and door frames as we work.
Most two- to three-bedroom houses in Oxford are cleared in a single day with one or two van loads; larger detached properties or heavily filled houses may run to a second day. You'll get a fixed quote up front once we've seen photos or done a quick walk-round, so the price doesn't creep. Details of how volume pricing works are on our prices page.
Common situations we handle
- Probate and bereavement clearances — handled at your pace, with care over documents, photographs and valuables. Read our practical guide to clearing a loved one's home.
- End of tenancy — fast turnarounds for landlords and letting agents between tenants, including student lets. See our end-of-tenancy clearance service.
- Downsizing and moves — clearing what the removal firm won't take.
- Hoarded properties — discreet, non-judgemental, methodical.
Reuse first, tip last
A good house clearance in Oxford shouldn't send everything to disposal. Solid furniture, working appliances and decent household goods are set aside for charity partners and reuse networks; metals, wood, cardboard and textiles are separated at licensed transfer stations. It's the same principle that makes this county the country's best recycler.
One exception worth knowing about: old sofas and upholstered armchairs are now controlled waste under the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) rules, so they must be kept separate and incinerated rather than landfilled or re-donated without fire labels. We handle the paperwork — our sofa disposal guide explains the rules in plain English.
What it costs
Part clearances start from around £110 (a quarter van load); a typical full house clearance in Oxford runs from £330 for a single full van load, with multi-load jobs quoted as a fixed package. Every quote includes labour, loading and licensed disposal — there's nothing to add afterwards except any surcharged items we've agreed in advance.
House clearance FAQs
How much does a house clearance cost in Oxford?
A full house clearance in Oxford typically costs between £330 and £900 depending on how much is in the property: a lightly furnished two-bed flat is usually one van load (around £330), while a full family house runs to two or three loads. Part clearances start at around £110. We give a fixed written quote before any work starts.
How long does a house clearance take?
Most Oxford house clearances take between three hours and one full day. A single room or garage is usually under two hours; a furnished three-bedroom house is typically one day with a two-person crew. Heavily filled or hoarded properties can take two days, which we'll tell you at the quote stage rather than on the day.
Can you clear a house for probate before the grant comes through?
Yes — a house can usually be cleared before probate is granted, provided the executor or administrator instructs it and nothing of value in dispute is removed. We photograph items of possible value, set aside documents, and can hold off on anything you're unsure about. Many Oxford solicitors ask for exactly this approach.
What happens to furniture from a house clearance?
Usable furniture from our house clearances goes to reuse — charity partners and second-hand networks — provided it's in sound condition and, for upholstered items, still carries its fire safety labels. Everything else is taken to licensed transfer stations and separated into wood, metal, textiles and general waste for recycling. Nothing is ever fly-tipped, and you receive a waste transfer note.
Do you clear lofts and cellars too?
Yes — lofts, cellars, sheds and garages are included in any house clearance, or can be cleared on their own. Oxford's Victorian terraces often have cellars and deep under-stair storage that removal firms won't touch; we bring boards and lamps for safe access and carry everything out by hand.
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