Probate Clearance
Professional and Compassionate Probate Clearance
Ben and Jerry provides a sensitive, reliable probate clearance service designed to support families, executors, and professionals during what is often a difficult time. Clearing a property following bereavement can be emotionally challenging and logistically complex. Our role is to make the process as straightforward, respectful, and stress-free as possible.
We manage the removal of unwanted items, household contents, and waste with care, ensuring all materials are handled responsibly and in full compliance with UK waste regulations.
Who Our Probate Clearance Service Is For
Our service is tailored to suit the needs of individuals and professionals involved in estate administration.
Executors and Family Members
We support executors and families who need help clearing a property while managing other responsibilities associated with probate.
Solicitors and Probate Professionals
Legal professionals rely on our probate clearance service to ensure properties are cleared efficiently, compliantly, and with appropriate discretion.
Landlords and Property Owners
Inherited properties that are to be sold or re-let often require full clearance. We help prepare homes promptly and professionally.
Housing Associations and Property Managers
We assist with probate clearances in managed housing, ensuring safe and lawful removal of contents.
What Is Included in Probate Clearance
Our service covers the removal of most non-hazardous household contents and waste.
Items Commonly Removed
This includes furniture, clothing, books, personal belongings, kitchenware, electrical items, carpets, curtains, and general household rubbish.
Items Requiring Consideration
We encourage families to identify items of sentimental or financial value before clearance. We work at a pace that allows time for decisions where needed.
Items We Do Not Remove
Hazardous materials such as asbestos, chemicals, fuel, explosives, or clinical waste are excluded unless specifically agreed in advance.
How Our Probate Clearance Service Works
We follow a structured process designed to be clear, respectful, and flexible.
Step 1: Initial Discussion and Assessment
We discuss the property, volume of contents, access, and any special requirements. Photos or site visits can be arranged. A clear quote is provided.
Step 2: Scheduling the Clearance
Clearance is arranged at a suitable time, allowing flexibility around probate timelines or property transactions.
Step 3: Careful and Respectful Clearance
Our trained team clears the property methodically, treating belongings and the home with respect.
Step 4: Compliant Disposal and Recycling
All waste is transported by a licensed waste carrier to authorised facilities, with recycling prioritised wherever possible.
Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Fees
Probate clearance costs depend on the size of the property, volume of contents, and access conditions.
We provide clear, upfront pricing that includes labour, loading, transport, recycling, and lawful disposal. There are no hidden charges, and any changes are discussed openly.
Why Professional Probate Clearance Is the Better Option
Attempting to clear a probate property independently can be physically demanding, time-consuming, and emotionally overwhelming. Council collections are limited and unsuitable for full property clearances.
Skip hire requires permits, space, and self-loading, which is rarely practical in probate situations.
Our probate clearance service provides a complete, respectful solution that allows families and professionals to focus on what matters most.
Legal Compliance and Duty of Care
Ben and Jerry operates as a licensed waste carrier and complies fully with UK waste regulations.
Executors and property owners have a legal Duty of Care to ensure waste is transferred to an authorised carrier. Using our service fulfils this obligation and protects against liability.
Recycling-First and Responsible Disposal
Probate clearances often include recyclable materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, and electrical items. We operate a recycling-first approach to minimise landfill.
Where appropriate, reusable items may be diverted responsibly, supporting sustainable waste management.
Experienced, Insured, and Professional
Ben and Jerry has extensive experience handling probate clearances with sensitivity and professionalism.
Our teams are fully trained, supported by appropriate insured cover, and work to high professional standards.
Real-World Probate Clearance Scenarios
We regularly assist families clearing long-occupied homes, executors managing estates from a distance, and solicitors coordinating multiple property clearances.
Each situation is handled individually, with care and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does probate clearance cost?
Costs vary depending on property size, volume of contents, and access. We provide clear, upfront quotes that include disposal and recycling, with no hidden fees.
Can probate clearance be done quickly?
Yes, we can often arrange clearances promptly, including urgent or same-day services where required.
Is probate clearance legally compliant?
Yes. We are a licensed waste carrier and dispose of all waste at authorised facilities, meeting Duty of Care requirements.
What happens to items after clearance?
Waste is taken to authorised facilities where recyclable materials are separated. Landfill use is minimised wherever possible.
How does this differ from council or skip services?
Council services are limited and skips require self-loading and permits. Our service includes labour, respectful handling, and compliant disposal.
Ben and Jerry provides probate clearance with care, professionalism, and full legal compliance, supporting families and professionals through a challenging process.

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