What does a house clearance cost in Teesside?
A house clearance in Teesside costs £150 to £300 for a one-bedroom flat, £300 to £600 and above for a three-bedroom house, and £600 to £1,000 or more for a large or heavily filled property in 2026. Volume, waste type, access and sorting set the figure.
The 2026 figures by property size
Clearances price on volume, and property size predicts volume reliably on Teesside's standard stock.
| Property | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom flat | £150 to £300 | Lightly furnished, lift or ground floor |
| Two-bedroom terrace | £250 to £450 | The Gresham, central Stockton standard |
| Three-bedroom semi | £300 to £600+ | Garage and loft contents swing it |
| Large or hoarded property | £600 to £1,000+ | Priced after a visit, honestly |
| Garage, shed or loft only | £80 to £250 | Partial clearance |
What moves the price
- Volume: measured in van loads or cubic yards, and it is the single biggest driver. A minimalist flat and a packed one are different jobs at the same address size.
- Waste type: general household junk tips cheaply; mattresses, fridges, TVs and anything with disposal rules carry surcharges that honest quotes pass through openly.
- Access: stairs, no lift, long carries and no parking outside all add labour time.
- Sorting: probate clearances where documents, photos and valuables are set aside take longer than clear-and-go jobs, and should be quoted as such.
- Reuse value: furniture and effects worth reselling reduce the tipped volume. Mention them and the price reflects it.
Probate and end-of-tenancy specifics
Probate clearances carry their own rhythm: an initial walkthrough with the family to separate keepsakes, paperwork and saleable items, then the clearance itself, often against a sale completion date. Allow a day or two between the two so nothing regretted goes in the van. End-of-tenancy clearances are the opposite: fast, total, and usually photographed for the deposit or the next let. Landlords should keep the waste transfer note with the tenancy file, because it is the proof the waste was handled legally.
How to pay less
Sell or donate the good stuff first: charity shops and selling sites take the reusable fraction, and every item diverted is volume you are not paying to tip. Bag and stage the small stuff. Be accurate about the heavy and hazardous items on the form, because surprises on the day cost more than honesty upfront. And check the carrier's licence before any money moves: the licensed carrier guide shows how, and the clearance service page has the per-load figures.