Start with what actually needs to go
List the rooms, then describe the main items in each one. Include furniture, appliances and bagged contents, plus anything in the loft, garage or garden. A partially cleared three-bedroom house may involve less work than a small flat with large furniture and difficult access. If only certain items are going, make that clear from the outset.
Show the route as well as the contents
A photo of the pile does not show three flights of stairs or a long carry from the back garden. Explain where the vehicle can park, whether a lift is available and whether furniture fits through the doorway. These details help avoid a quote being based on a simpler job than the one on the day.
Different materials have different requirements
Rubble, plasterboard, appliances and upholstered furniture are not interchangeable with ordinary bagged waste. List them separately. Flag anything unidentified or potentially hazardous before booking so the team can explain what can be included and what needs a different arrangement.
Compare the same job
Ask what the quoted price covers: the agreed contents, loading, collection and disposal, and any separately requested cleaning. Make sure each company has the same photographs and access information. Do not compare a kerbside single-item price with the cost of clearing contents from inside a property.
What to send Empire
Send wide photos of the rooms or pile, your town or postcode, access details and your preferred date. Include anything that will be added before collection. We do not publish a made-up starting price or promise a clearance will be free because it contains reusable items.
Quick answers
Is a house clearance quote based on bedrooms?
The actual contents and access matter more than a bedroom count alone. Describe the rooms and items that need clearing.
Can I get a quote using photos?
Photos are a useful starting point. The team may ask for more details before confirming the scope and price.