House clearance after a death in Basingstoke
If someone close to you has died and the house needs clearing, we can carry everything out in one visit, at a price you know before we start. There is no rush, and you can send photos whenever you feel ready.
- A few quick questions
- A price from your photos
- No obligation
What needs to go?
Tap one to start. You'll get a price from your photos.
or call 01256 236456
Clearing a home after a death is a lot to take on while you are grieving. You do not have to do it all at once, or on your own. Here is what usually happens, and what to set aside first.
What happens, and when
First, when you are ready
Take your time
Nothing about the house needs deciding straight away. Gather your thoughts, talk to the family, and start with the practical things only when it feels right.
Before any clearing
Find what matters
Go through the house for papers, photos and anything of value or meaning. Keep these aside so nothing important is carried out by mistake.
When you are ready to talk about the job
Send photos for a price
Take a few photos of each room through the quote form. We price the whole job up front from your photos, so you know the figure before we start.
On the day you choose
We carry everything out
We take everything out from inside and clear the whole job in one visit, with no limit on items. You do not lift a thing.
Afterwards
The house is empty
You are left with an empty, clear home, ready for whatever comes next, whether that is selling, letting or handing back the keys.
What to keep aside before we come
- Wills, deeds and legal papers
- Bank, pension and insurance documents
- Passports, birth and marriage certificates
- Family photos and albums
- Jewellery, watches and other valuables
- Letters, cards and keepsakes
- Spare keys and house keys
- Anything a relative has asked for
How we work around the family
Step 1
You send photos
A few taps and some photos of each room through the quote form. Send them in your own time.
Step 2
We give you a price
We price the job up front from your photos, before we start. No surprises on the day.
Step 3
You choose the day
Pick a time that suits the family. You can set aside anything you want to keep first.
Step 4
We clear it all
We carry everything out from inside in one visit, so you do not lift a thing.
Examples of the kind of job we are sent
Photos customers sent with their quote requests: the kind of jobs we take on.
Ways to clear a house after a death
Do it yourself
Sort and carry everything out with family and friends.
- You see every item yourself
- No outside people in the house
- Heavy, tiring work while grieving
- Furniture and appliances are hard to move
- Takes a lot of time and repeat trips
Council bulky waste
Book a collection through the council for larger items. See [Basingstoke and Deane bulky waste collection](/basingstoke-and-deane-bulky-waste-collection/) or [Hart bulky waste collection](/hart-bulky-waste-collection/).
- Run by the local council
- You book and wait for a collection day
- Suited to single items more than a whole house
Hire a skip or make tip trips
Fill a skip or take loads to the tip yourself. See [Hampshire tips](/hampshire-tips/).
- You stay in control of the process
- You still do all the lifting
- Many trips for a full house
Book us
We carry the whole house out for you.
- We carry everything out from inside, so you don't lift a thing
- The whole job in one visit, with no limit on items
- A price up front before we start, from your photos
Gentle things to remember
Do
- Take your time and ask family for help deciding
- Set aside papers, photos and valuables first
- Check any waste carrier is registered with the Environment Agency
- Tell us if there is anything you want handled with care
Don't
- Feel you must decide everything at once
- Throw out paperwork before it has been checked
- Leave valuables mixed in with the rest
- Agree to a price before you have seen it in writing
Questions families ask us
Do I need to be there?
Many people like to be there, and some prefer not to be. Tell us what suits you through the quote form and we will plan around it.
Can you clear the whole house in one go?
Yes. We do the whole job in one visit, with no limit on items, and we carry everything out from inside.
How do I get a price?
Send a few photos through the quote form. We price the job up front from your photos, before we start.
What if I want to keep some things?
Set them aside before we come, or point them out on the day. Documents, photos and valuables are best moved somewhere safe first.
Can you clear a garage, shed or loft too?
Yes, send photos of those as well. You can read more about [garage, shed and loft clearance](/garage-shed-loft-clearance/) or our general [house clearance](/house-clearance/) service.
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Where we work
Based in Basingstoke, and out to the towns around it. Every postcode listed is in our area.
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Rather we took it away?
Send a photo and we'll price it before we come.
- A few quick questions
- A price from your photos
- No obligation