Clearing a rental property between tenancies
The gap between one tenancy ending and the next beginning is often short, and anything left behind gets in the way of cleaning, repairs, inventories and viewings. An end of tenancy clearance removes unwanted furniture, belongings and rubbish so the property can move on to its next stage without delay.
For landlords
Whether you have a single buy-to-let or several properties, we can clear a home once a tenant has moved out, remove worn furniture you're replacing, or empty a house you're preparing to sell. We work to your key-holding arrangements, so you don't need to be there.
If a former tenant has left belongings behind
Before anything is disposed of, make sure the tenancy has properly ended and that you've followed the correct steps for belongings left behind. There are rules about this, so if you're unsure, take advice from your letting agent or a solicitor first. Once you're confident the items can go, we'll clear them.
For letting agents
Letting agents often need a clearance arranged quickly and without fuss, on behalf of a landlord who may live elsewhere. We can collect keys from your office, clear the property, sweep it out and return the keys, keeping you updated throughout and letting you know as soon as it's done.
For tenants
If you're moving out and have furniture, white goods or bags of belongings you don't want to take with you, we can take them away before your check-out inspection. Leaving the property clear of your things is part of handing it back in the condition you found it, and it can help avoid deductions from your deposit. GOV.UK explains how tenancy deposit protection works if you'd like to know more.
Check your inventory first, though. Some furniture may belong to the landlord, and that needs to stay unless they agree otherwise.
How it works
- Send us the address, the date the property needs to be clear and photos of what's there.
- We give you a free, no-obligation quote and agree a time, including access and keys.
- We clear the agreed items, sorting them so anything reusable is donated or recycled where possible and the rest goes to licensed facilities.
- We sweep the property clean so it's ready for cleaners, contractors or the inventory clerk.
Tips for a smooth turnaround
- Book the clearance before the professional clean, not after, so the cleaners have clear rooms to work in.
- Agree in writing which furnished items belong to the property and should stay.
- Read the meters and take dated photos once the property is empty, for your records.
- Let neighbours know if parking outside will be needed for a while.
What we can clear
A typical end of tenancy clearance might include old sofas and beds, wardrobes, broken white goods, bags of clothes and household items, garden rubbish and anything left in sheds or garages. For bulky pieces on their own, our furniture removal page has more detail, and if it's mainly bagged waste, see our page on collecting household rubbish. Where a long-standing tenant has passed away, our bereavement clearance follows a gentler, more careful approach, with personal items kept aside for the family.
Rental properties across Northallerton and nearby
We clear rental homes throughout Northallerton and nearby towns such as Thirsk, Bedale, Stokesley and Richmond. We also cover Catterick Garrison and the surrounding villages, and north to Darlington. To arrange a clearance between lets, contact us with your dates and we'll fit around them.
