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Probate House Clearance, Handled With Care

We take on the practical side of clearing a loved one's home — sorting belongings with respect and leaving the property ready for the next step.

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No obligation, no pressure. Sentimental items and valuables are always returned to you, usable goods go to charity, and waste is recycled responsibly.

We've helped hundreds of families, executors and solicitors across London.

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Clearing a Probate Property Is One Less Thing to Worry About

When someone passes away, the last thing you need is the stress of figuring out what to do with a lifetime of belongings.

As an executor or family member, you're already dealing with grief, legal paperwork, and the pressure of managing an estate. The property often sits empty — a constant reminder of everything that still needs to be done before probate can complete.

That's where we come in.

Simple As Clearance specialises in probate house clearances across London and the South East. We've spent over five years working exclusively with families, executors and probate solicitors — and we understand that this isn't just a clearance job. It's someone's home, someone's life, and it deserves to be treated that way.

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Finders International Savills

What Makes Us Different

Most clearance companies treat every job the same. We don't.

Probate clearances require a different level of care. Before anything is removed from a property, our team carefully sorts through all contents — identifying photographs, personal documents, sentimental items and valuables that need to be returned to the family or estate.

We regularly find items that other companies would simply clear away: jewellery left in drawers, cash in envelopes, important documents tucked into books. We set everything aside, photograph it, and ensure it reaches the right hands.

Once the careful sort is complete, we clear the property efficiently — donating usable items to charity, recycling where possible, and ensuring responsible disposal of everything else. We provide full waste transfer documentation as standard.

The result: a property that is clean, empty, and ready for the next stage — whether that's sale, renovation or handover.

RECENT PROBATE PROPERTY CLEARANCES

Examples of probate properties we have clear across London and the South East. Leaving them ready for sale.

North West London – Probate Property Clearance

This Primrose Hill property was a well-loved family home requiring full clearance following probate.

Empty living room with wooden floors, white walls, and a staircase with wooden railing leading to the upper floor. There is a window and a door at the far end of the room. A radiator is on the left wall.
Empty room with slanted ceiling, dark carpet, small window, radiator, and white walls.

The house contained a large number of books and personal belongings, which we carefully sorted — ensuring sentimental items, including photographs, were returned to the family.

Many books were donated to charity, reducing waste and supporting good causes.

With a quick turnaround required, we completed the clearance efficiently, leaving the property clean, empty, and ready for the next stage.

Bathroom with wooden floor, toilet, shower area, window with black blind, and a radiator.
Empty room with two large windows, a dropped ceiling with a light fixture, a built-in radiator under each window, and a wooden shelves and work surface on the right wall. The floor is unfinished and marked with dark paint splatters.

Pimlico – Probate Property Clearance

This 3-bedroom apartment in Pimlico required a full probate clearance, with a number of valuable items identified during the process.

Alongside clearing and donating general contents, we carefully set aside higher-value items and introduced the client to a trusted auction house we work with. We also handled the transport of these items on their behalf.

The property was cleared efficiently and left clean, empty, and ready for sale.

Empty room with hardwood floor, two wall-mounted candle sconces, a fireplace, and curtains on a window, with the ceiling detailed with crown molding.
Indoor staircase leading down to a lower level, with dark blue walls and a wooden handrail on the right side.
Empty kitchen with wooden cabinets, dark countertop, hardwood floor, stove, and small window.
Empty living room with hardwood floors, a window with lace curtain, built-in shelves, a vintage mirror, and an old fireplace.

South West London – Probate Clearance

This probate property in South West London required an estate clearance after a death needing a quick turnaround.

Our team completed the full clearance within a few hours, leaving the property empty and clean.

Empty living room with worn red carpet, peeling paint on ceiling, large window with curtains, staircase to the left, and a hanging lamp.
Empty room with beige carpet, cream-colored walls, and a large window with brown curtains and sheer white curtains, sunlight streaming in.
Small bathroom with a bathtub, blue shower curtain, small white sink, toilet, mirror above the sink, tiled floor, and a small radiator.
Kitchen with wooden ceiling, white cabinets, electric stove, double sink, microwave, washing machine, large window showing trees and a building outside.

Get the Probate Property Cleared — Call Us Today

Trusted by solicitors and executors across London and the South East. We clear probate properties quickly, respectfully, and with zero hassle to you.

📞 Call: 0203 488 8780 📱 WhatsApp or mobile: 07838 298 481 📧 Email: info@simpleasclearance.com

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Trusted by

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What Our Clients Say

Trusted across London & the South East

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"Excellent service from the start. Ellis responded to my enquiry very quickly and came on a bank holiday to provide a quote. On the day of the clearance the team turned up on time and did a great job. Very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend."

Liz Tubb
2 weeks ago
Google
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"Had a house clearance for my nan who sadly passed away on Saturday. The 3 young guys who came were brilliant. Had a phone call before they came to say they were on their way and would be 20 minutes. The guys were very professional, polite and explained what they were going to do — I just left them to it. They never stopped from the time they arrived to the time they left. Would very highly recommend."

Julie Anthony
Recent
Google
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"The team were punctual, efficient, polite and professional and got down to clearing my Father's flat immediately. They made a very difficult day much easier. I would definitely use them again."

Verified Customer, NW2
December 2025
Checkatrade
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"These guys are amazing, respectful and absolutely brilliant. Honest, hard working lads. Thank you guys for making a hard house clearance bearable."

Verified Customer, E15
May 2026
Checkatrade
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"Excellent Service. Arrival on time, treated home with care during general household clearance. Thoroughly recommend their services."

Verified Customer, SW16
November 2025
Checkatrade
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"Very polite and respectful. I was surprised at how fast they were with clearing out my apartment. On point with the timing. Their prices are the best compared to other quotes I got."

Sam
August 2021
Trustpilot

Don’t Leave the Property Empty Any Longer

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Who We Work With

Executors — We understand you're managing a complex process under time pressure. We work around your schedule, provide clear written quotes before any work begins, and keep you informed at every stage. We can liaise directly with estate agents or solicitors on your behalf if needed.

Families — Whether you're local or managing the estate from elsewhere, we make the process as simple as possible. You don't need to be present on the day if you'd prefer not to be. We handle everything and report back to you.

Probate Solicitors — We are a trusted clearance partner for probate solicitors across London. We understand the legal and time sensitivities involved in estate administration and operate with the discretion and professionalism your clients expect. We are fully insured, licensed waste carriers, and carry all necessary documentation. If you're looking for a reliable clearance company to recommend to your clients, we'd welcome the conversation.

Probate Clearance Across London

We cover all London boroughs and the wider South East, with particular experience in:

South London — Lewisham, Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Bromley

North London — Islington, Camden, Barnet, Haringey, Enfield

West London — Hammersmith, Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond

East London — Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest

Central London — Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, City of London

We carry out full house probate clearances across most of South England. Give us a call on 0203 488 8780 — we'll tell you straight away if we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you carry out a probate clearance? In most cases we can schedule within 5–10 working days. For urgent situations — for example where a property needs to be cleared ahead of a sale — we will do everything we can to accommodate a faster turnaround. Call us to discuss.

Do I need to be present during the clearance? No. Many executors and family members prefer not to be present, and we fully understand that. We can collect keys from a nominated contact and keep you updated throughout the day. We'll send photos on completion.

What happens to the items you remove? Usable furniture and household items are donated to charity where possible. Everything else is sorted for recycling or responsible disposal. We provide full waste transfer documentation and aim for zero landfill on every job.

What if valuables are found during the clearance? Any items we identify as potentially valuable — jewellery, documents, cash, antiques, collectables — are immediately set aside, photographed, and reported to you before removal. We work with a trusted auction house if you need help valuing or selling items.

Do you clear hoarded or heavily cluttered properties?

Yes. We regularly carry out clearances on hoarded and heavily cluttered properties, including full hoarding situations. We understand that these properties can feel overwhelming to deal with — and that families are sometimes embarrassed or unsure who to call.

We approach every hoarded property with the same care and sensitivity as any other probate clearance. Our team sorts carefully through all contents regardless of condition, ensuring nothing of value or sentimental importance is missed. No job is too large or too complex for us to handle.

If you're unsure whether we can help with a particular property, just call us and we'll give you an honest answer.

How much does a probate house clearance cost? Costs vary depending on the size of the property and volume of contents. We provide a fixed quote before any work begins — either based on photos you send us or following a free site visit. There are no hidden charges.

Are you insured and licensed? Yes. We are fully insured and hold a registered waste carrier licence (CBDU369568). We carry all documentation required for estate and probate work.

Can you liaise with the estate agent or solicitor directly? Absolutely. We're used to working as part of a wider probate team and are happy to coordinate directly with solicitors, estate agents or other professionals involved in the estate.