Please be advised that the Anti Fly-Tipping Association’s website offers a more comprehensive analysis guide on the cost of house clearance. How Much Does House Clearance Cost? – Anti Fly-Tipping Association
Our Average Price House Clearance Guide
We do not charge per item as we believe this is totally unworkable and very misleading.
Our price is not expensive & is not cheap, we believe our price is good value for the service we offer, we are licensed & insured & professional. All the contents of the house are disposed of 100% legally either by donating to charity or recycled at licensed waste centres.
The lawful disposal of waste is the most significant expense for any trustworthy house clearance service. To comply with the strict environmental obligations mandated in Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, these companies must transport all waste generated during a house clearance to an authorized waste transfer recycling center safely.
The cost of transporting a Luton-sized van loaded with general waste typically ranges from £200 to £300 plus VAT per load. However, some waste transfer stations may charge extra fees for certain items like mattresses or fridge freezers, which are not always applied by all transfer stations.
House Clearance Cost Waste Disposal: £200 to £300 plus VAT per load.
In addition to waste disposal costs, staff wages are also a significant expense for us here at Scotland House Clearance. Our team of three staff members typically costs us around £200 per day.
House Clearance Cost Staff Wage: Team Of 3 Approx £200 per day
Furthermore, using our large Luton vans for transportation of waste require regular maintenance, fuel, road tax, and insurance costs, which adds up to an average of £100 per day.
House Clearance Vehicle Costs: Fuel, Tax And Insurance Approx £100 Per Day
Lastly, running a Scotland House Clearance also entails general expenses such as licenses, website fees, office rent, telephones, and liability insurance expenses, which can add up to around £80 per day.
House Clearance General Costs: Office And Licences Etc Approx £80 per day
Overall, the total average cost for Scotland House Clearance to operate is approximately £600 to £700 for one van load.
It’s important to be cautious of low-priced quotes from house clearance companies as illegally fly-tipped waste can lead to legal liabilities. Remember, your waste is your responsibility.
House Clearance Total Cost: Based On One Large Luton Van Load – Approx £600 to £700
Cheap house clearance cowboys fly tipping the contents of a recently cleared house…
Remember, some house clearance companies operate outside the law and give the industry a bad reputation. Nobody wants to see our countryside littered with fly tipped waste, so all were asking is be mindful of company’s that undercharge.
