What is the average cost of a house clearance?

The cost varies depending on the quantity and value of items present. With our 3 transparent pricing options, the service can be entirely free if the value of your belongings covers our costs. Otherwise, we provide a competitive and transparent quote. Contact us for a free estimate.

Can a house clearance really be free?

It's very simple. When we come to your house, we calculate two things: 1. The cost of our work: trucks, our team's labor, disposal/recycling fees, and our business margin. 2. The value of your items: furniture, antiques, and objects we can resell. • If your items are worth EXACTLY the cost of our work = The clearance is 100% FREE. • If your items are worth MORE than our work = We clear the house AND pay you the difference. • If your items are worth LESS than our work = You pay a clear, fixed price to cover the remaining costs.

How long does it take to clear a 3-bedroom house?

Generally, a team of 2-3 people can clear a 3-bedroom house in one day (6-8 hours). For more complex cases or difficult access, this may extend to two days. We assess this during the quoting process.

What if the house is hard to access or has no lift?

This is our daily work. We operate in upper-floor apartments across Brussels, in narrow streets in Ixelles or Schaerbeek. We handle the lift reservation and sort out parking permits with the local municipality for you.

How to organize a house clearance after a bereavement in Brussels

Losing a loved one is a painful ordeal. Having to empty their home within strict inheritance deadlines makes it even harder. This guide, drawing on our day-to-day experience across Brussels and Brabant, provides a clear framework to help you move forward with peace of mind.

4 months succession declaration deadline (BCR)

10–25 m³ average volume 3-bed flat

1 day standard professional clearance time

1. Wait for the notarial inventory to be completed

In Belgium, no belongings may permanently leave the home until the notary has officially validated the estate inventory (or until a formal written agreement is signed among all heirs).

⚠️ Do not remove anything before the notary gives the green light

Removing items before the inventory is finalized can be treated as estate concealment (recel successoral), exposing heirs to severe tax penalties. Even objects with no apparent value may trigger a later tax audit.

Before taking any action, simply request a locked-in quote from us. You can activate it the moment your notary signs off. Nothing is binding until you sign.

2. Sort administrative paperwork first

Before handling furniture, secure identity papers, insurance contracts, bank books, wills, title deeds, and current utility bills. Keep a dedicated box for them: these documents are vital for filing the inheritance declaration within the 4-month legal window.

Moving boxes in an empty apartment ready for clearance — Good pre-sorting organisation is the key to a fast and cost-effective clearance.

3. Identify valuable items before throwing anything away

A poorly prepared clearance can result in thousands of euros being needlessly discarded at the Recypark. Antiques, watches, jewellery, silverware, vinyl records, Scandinavian or Art Deco furniture: have them appraised before the clearance. We offer a free estimate and deduct the recoverable value directly from your invoice.

4. Organize meaningful donations

In Brussels, several charities (Les Petits Riens / Spullenhulp, Oxfam) collect furniture and textiles in good condition free of charge. This is often faster than queuing at a Recypark and significantly reduces the billable volume.

5. Anticipate parking and access

Across Brussels' 19 municipalities, reserving parking spaces (E9 signs) takes 5 to 15 working days. Flats without a lift often require an external furniture hoist (lift): allow for the same reservation lead time.

💡 Plan ahead from your first appointment with the notary

Tell us about your situation even before the inventory is approved. We can lock in a quote valid for 6 months and deploy our crew immediately once you get the go-ahead.

6. Bring in a professional team

A complete house clearance in Brussels typically represents 10 to 25 m³ of belongings and waste. An experienced team can empty a 2- to 3-bedroom flat in a single day, sorting and cleaning included. Always demand a destruction certificate and a waste sorting manifest for the estate.

7. Hand over a swept, sale-ready property

Our service always includes a final thorough sweep. For a property destined for sale, delivering a spotless, neutral space speeds up the time to market by several weeks.

🏠 Free quote within 48 h in Brussels

Operating across all 19 municipalities and Walloon/Flemish Brabant. Free, no-obligation on-site appraisal.