House clearance can be an overwhelming task, especially if you have accumulated years of belongings. However, with the right approach and some strategic planning, you can make the process much more manageable. This comprehensive House Clearance Guide will walk you through each step to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Planning the House Clearance
The first step in any successful house clearance is meticulous planning. As a good rule of thumb, allow half a day per room if there are two people working on the project. This includes small gardens, which can be considered equivalent to one room.
How Long Will It Take?
The time required for a house clearance largely depends on the size of the property and the amount of clutter. For instance:
- – One-bedroom flat: Approximately 1-2 days
- – Three-bedroom house: Approximately 3-4 days
- – Larger properties: May take up to a week or more
Remember that these are estimates and actual times may vary.
Decide What to Keep and What to Throw Away
One of the most challenging aspects of house clearance is deciding what to keep and what to discard. A systematic approach can make this easier.
Coloured Stickers Method
Using coloured stickers can help streamline this process:
- – Red stickers: Items to keep
- – Orange stickers: Items to sell or donate
- – Green stickers: Items to throw away
Once you have labelled everything, group items with the same coloured stickers together. This will make it easier when it comes time to move them.
Estimate How Much Waste You Have
Before arranging for waste removal, it’s essential to estimate how much waste you’ll generate.
How Many Skips Will You Need?
Walk around each room and note how many skips each category (sell/donate/throw away) would fill. This will give you a rough idea of how many skips you’ll need for your house clearance project.
Arrange for the House To Be Cleared
Now that you’ve sorted your items into categories and estimated your waste volume, it’s time to arrange for the actual clearance.
Things To Keep
For items you’re keeping, consider renting storage units or finding temporary storage solutions if you’re not moving them immediately into another home.
Things To Donate or Sell
Items in good condition can be sold online or donated to charity shops. Websites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace are excellent platforms for selling unwanted items quickly.
Things To Throw Away
For items that need discarding, hiring a skip is often the most efficient solution.
Skip Hire
Hiring a skip is straightforward but requires some planning:
Contact Martlands for Skip Hire
Martlands offers reliable skip hire services at flat rates. The skip will be dropped off outside your premises for you to fill at your convenience.
Skip Permit and Parking Suspension
If you need to place the skip on a public road, you’ll require a skip permit from your local council. In some cases, you may also need parking suspension permits. Martlands can arrange these permits on your behalf if notified in good time.
Final Tips for Smooth House Clearance
Here are some additional tips that could make your house clearance even smoother:
- Start Early: Begin sorting through items well before your planned clearance date.
- Stay Organised: Keep track of what needs doing next; lists can be very helpful.
- Get Help: Don’t hesitate to ask friends or family members for assistance.
- Take Breaks: Clearing out an entire house is exhausting work; take regular breaks.
- Dispose Responsibly: Ensure that all waste is disposed of responsibly and recycle where possible.
- Celebrate Completion: Once done, take some time out for yourself—you’ve earned it!
In conclusion, while house clearance can indeed be daunting, approaching it methodically using this House Clearance Guide will help ensure everything goes smoothly from start to finish. Happy clearing!
Martlands Skip Hire
To order a skip for your project, just call us at the friendly Martlands Skip Hire office on one of our local numbers below for a skip hire quote that is tailored to your needs. We’ll be pleased to help!
Burscough Skip Hire 01704 779345
Southport Skip Hire 01704 779345
Skelmersdale Skip Hire 01695 769123
Bamber Bridge Skip Hire 01772 364 399
Chorley Skip Hire 01257 752399
Leyland Skip Hire 01772 364399
