Flat Clearance
Professional Flat Clearance with Care and Compliance
Ben and Jerry provides a reliable and thorough flat clearance service designed to remove unwanted items, furniture, and rubbish from flats of all sizes. Whether you are moving out, preparing a property for new occupants, or dealing with a clearance following a change in circumstances, our experienced team manages the process efficiently and responsibly.
Flats often present unique challenges, including limited access, staircases, shared entrances, and parking restrictions. Our service is structured to overcome these challenges while maintaining safety, respect for neighbours, and full compliance with UK waste regulations.
Who Our Flat Clearance Service Is For
Our flat clearance service supports a wide range of customers.
Tenants and Homeowners
Individuals moving out of flats often need help removing furniture, white goods, and accumulated waste quickly and efficiently.
Landlords and Letting Agents
Landlords and agents rely on us to clear flats between tenancies, helping ensure properties are ready for cleaning, refurbishment, or immediate re-letting.
Property Managers and Housing Providers
We assist managing agents and housing organisations dealing with void properties, abandoned belongings, or large-scale flat clearances.
Probate and Estate Representatives
Flats cleared following bereavement require sensitivity and professionalism. Our team handles these situations with care and respect.
What Is Included in a Flat Clearance
Our flat clearance service covers most non-hazardous waste and unwanted items.
Items Commonly Removed
This includes sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, mattresses, white goods, electrical items, carpets, bagged rubbish, and general household clutter from all rooms.
Items We Cannot Remove
For legal and safety reasons, we do not remove asbestos, chemicals, fuel, explosives, or clinical waste unless specifically agreed in advance. If there is uncertainty, we confirm item suitability before booking.
How Our Flat Clearance Service Works
We follow a structured process to ensure clarity and efficiency.
Step 1: Assessment and Quote
You provide details of the flat size, waste type, access arrangements, and any restrictions. Photos are welcome. We provide a clear, upfront quote.
Step 2: Booking the Clearance
A suitable date and time are agreed. Same-day or next-day flat clearances are often available for urgent situations.
Step 3: Clearance and Removal
Our trained team clears all agreed areas, handling items carefully and working considerately within shared buildings.
Step 4: Responsible Disposal
All waste is transported by a licensed waste carrier to authorised facilities, with recycling prioritised.
Clear Pricing with No Hidden Costs
Our pricing for flat clearance is transparent and based on the volume of waste, labour required, and access conditions.
Quotes typically include loading, transport, recycling, and lawful disposal. We do not add hidden charges for standard stairs or reasonable access challenges. Any additional work is discussed openly before proceeding.
Why Professional Flat Clearance Is the Better Option
DIY flat clearance often involves multiple trips, unsuitable vehicles, and difficulty accessing disposal facilities. This can be time-consuming, physically demanding, and stressful.
Council collections are limited, slow, and rarely suitable for full flat clearances. Skip hire may be impractical due to space, permits, and shared access areas.
Our flat clearance service offers a faster, safer alternative. We handle everything in one visit and ensure compliant disposal.
Legal Compliance and Duty of Care
Ben and Jerry operates as a licensed waste carrier and complies fully with UK waste regulations.
Tenants, landlords, and property managers all have a legal Duty of Care to ensure waste is transferred to an authorised carrier. Using our service fulfils this obligation and reduces the risk of enforcement action.
Recycling-First and Landfill Reduction
Flat clearances often include recyclable materials such as metal, wood, cardboard, and electrical items. We operate a recycling-first approach wherever possible.
Furniture suitable for reuse may be diverted appropriately, while recyclable materials are separated at authorised facilities. This reduces landfill use and supports responsible waste management.
Experienced, Insured, and Professional
Ben and Jerry has extensive experience carrying out flat clearances across studio flats, maisonettes, and larger apartment properties.
Our teams are trained, uniformed, and supported by appropriate insured cover. We work to professional standards, prioritising safety, care, and clear communication.
Real-World Flat Clearance Scenarios
We regularly clear studio flats after short-term lets, one-bedroom flats following tenant move-outs, and larger apartments requiring full clearance before sale or re-letting.
Each job is planned with consideration for access restrictions, neighbours, and building regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a flat clearance cost?
The cost depends on the size of the flat, volume of waste, and access. We price by load size and labour rather than fixed rates. Quotes are provided upfront and include disposal and recycling, with no hidden fees.
Can you carry out same-day flat clearance?
Yes, same-day flat clearance is often available, particularly for urgent move-outs or inspections. Availability depends on location and workload.
Is flat clearance legally compliant?
Yes. Ben and Jerry is a licensed waste carrier and operates in line with UK waste regulations. All waste is taken to authorised facilities under Duty of Care requirements.
What happens to the waste after clearance?
Waste is taken to authorised transfer stations where recyclable materials are separated. Our recycling-first approach aims to divert as much waste as possible from landfill.
How is this different from council or skip services?
Council services are limited and slow, while skips require permits and space. Our service is faster, more flexible, and includes loading, removal, and compliant disposal.
Ben and Jerry provides professional flat clearance that supports smooth property transitions, legal compliance, and responsible waste management.

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