Clear It Out purchases house contents in London as part of a combined clearance service. Suitable for probate properties, period homes and larger family houses, we assess the resale value of your contents and offset this against the cost of clearance. Fully licensed and available 7 days a week.
How Our Assessment Process Works
Step 1 — Request a Free Assessment: Send us a few photos of the property or give us a call on 020 8050 5832. We’ll come back to you to discuss whether the property is suitable for content purchase.
Step 2 — We Evaluate the Property: We review the photos or arrange a site visit to assess the resale value of the contents. We look at the quality, condition and volume of items across the property.
Step 3 — We Make an Offer: If the property qualifies, we provide a written proposal outlining the purchase offer and how it can be offset against the cost of clearance. There is no obligation to proceed.
Step 4 — We Clear Everything: Once agreed, our team arrives on time and clears the full property, sorting items for resale, donation or responsible disposal. The property is left ready for sale or handover.
Tip: Got photos? Send them via WhatsApp using the button in the bottom right corner of the page, and we can turn around an assessment very quickly.
What Properties Qualify for Content Purchase?
Not every property will be suitable for content purchase. Clear It Out assesses each property individually based on the quality, condition and volume of items present.
Suitable properties typically include:
- Probate properties with accumulated contents
- Period homes with older or antique furnishings
- Large family homes with multiple rooms of quality furniture
- Properties containing antiques, collectables or vintage items
- Homes being prepared for sale with contents to be cleared
Properties unlikely to qualify include:
- Properties containing primarily modern flat-pack furniture
- Smaller flats with low-value or heavily worn contents
- Properties with only a small number of items to be cleared
If your property does not qualify for content purchase, Clear It Out will provide a standard house clearance quotation instead.
How Content Purchase and Clearance Works Together
For properties that qualify, Clear It Out combines the purchase of contents with a full clearance service. Rather than paying the full cost of a clearance upfront, the resale value of the contents is assessed and offset against the clearance fee.
This means that in some cases the cost of clearance can be significantly reduced, and in certain circumstances where the contents are of sufficient value, Clear It Out may carry out the clearance at no charge or offer a payment for the contents.
This service is particularly useful for:
- Executors and solicitors managing a probate property who need a fast, straightforward solution
- Families dealing with a bereavement and needing a property cleared sensitively and efficiently
- Landlords and property owners preparing a period property for sale who want to maximise the value of the contents rather than simply disposing of them
Clear It Out handles the entire process from assessment through to clearance, providing a single point of contact and a clear written proposal before any work begins.
What Influences a Purchase Offer?
Every property is different, and the value of a content purchase offer depends on a number of factors. Clear It Out assesses each property individually and takes the following into account:
- Age and provenance — older, antique and vintage items typically carry more resale value than modern equivalents
- Condition — items in good working order or original condition will attract a higher offer
- Volume — a larger number of quality items across multiple rooms increases the overall value of the contents
- Furniture type — solid wood, upholstered period pieces and branded items hold value better than flat-pack or heavily worn furniture
- Collectables and antiques — clocks, glassware, silverware, artwork and similar items can significantly increase the value of an offer
- Market demand — resale values fluctuate, and Clear It Out bases offers on current market conditions at the time of assessment
A written proposal is always provided before any work begins, with no obligation to proceed.
Our House Contents Buying Service Is Done the Eco-Friendly Way
Buying and reselling house contents rather than disposing of them is one of the most sustainable approaches to property clearance. Every item that finds a new home through Clear It Out’s shop or trade network is one less item going to landfill. We work closely with local charities to donate what we can, and we regularly offer items free of charge to individuals who need them.
This approach is at the heart of how the business works, and it is one of the reasons our pricing stays competitive. Choosing Clear It Out means choosing a team that genuinely cares about doing the job responsibly, not just getting it done quickly.
As a fully licensed waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency, everything removed is disposed of legally and appropriately.
Where Do We Offer House Contents Buying Services in London?
- Abbey Wood
- Beckenham
- Bellingham
- Bermondsey
- Bexley
- Bickley
- Blackfen
- Blackheath
- Brockley
- Camberwell
- Catford
- Charlton
- Crystal Palace
- Denmark Hill
- Deptford
- Dulwich
- East Dulwich
- Eltham
- Forest Hill
- Gipsy Hill
- Grove Park
- Herne Hill
- Hither Green
- Kidbrooke
- Ladywell
- Lee
- Lewisham
- Locksbottom
- Mottingham
- New Cross
- New Eltham
- Norwood
- Peckham
- Penge
- Plumstead
- Sidcup
- Southwark
- Sydenham
- Thamesmead
- Welling
- West Dulwich
- Woolwich
Our Reviews
Request a Free House Contents Assessment
Fill in the form below with details of what needs clearing, and we will come back to you with a price, no obligation, no hard sell. Photos are always helpful if you can attach them.
FAQs
Clear It Out’s house contents buying service allows property owners, executors and estate managers to have the value of a property’s contents assessed and offset against the cost of clearance. Rather than paying the full cost of a clearance, the resale value of suitable items is deducted from the overall fee, and in some cases the clearance can be carried out at no charge.
The service is best suited to probate properties, period homes and larger family houses containing quality furniture, antiques, collectables or vintage items. Properties containing primarily modern flat-pack furniture or a low volume of items are unlikely to qualify for content purchase, though Clear It Out will always provide a standard clearance quotation as an alternative.
Clear It Out reviews photos of the property or arranges a site visit to assess the quality, condition and volume of items present. The assessment takes into account age, provenance, condition and current market demand. A written proposal is provided following the assessment, with no obligation to proceed.
In some cases, yes. Where the contents are of sufficient resale value, Clear It Out may carry out the full clearance at no charge or offer a payment for the contents. This depends entirely on the individual property and is confirmed in the written proposal following assessment.
For photo-based assessments, Clear It Out will typically come back with an initial view within a few working days. If a site visit is required, this will be arranged at a time that suits. The full proposal is provided before any work is agreed or carried out.
Yes. Clear It Out regularly works with solicitors, executors and estate managers on probate properties across London. The team understands the importance of handling these situations efficiently and with discretion, and can provide the necessary documentation for probate purposes.
Yes. Clear It Out is a fully licensed waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency. All waste is disposed of at authorised facilities in accordance with Environment Agency regulations. The licence number is CBDU176999.
Ready to Request a House Contents Assessment in London?
Whether you are dealing with a probate property, preparing a period home for sale or simply looking to offset the cost of clearance, Clear It Out’s experienced team is here to help. Fully licensed, eco-friendly and available 7 days a week across London, Surrey and Kent.