Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional House Clearance Services in Sussex
Established in 2003, Clearance Service has built a reputation as a trusted provider of professional house clearance solutions across Sussex and Surrey. Our family-run business combines over two decades of industry experience with a commitment to environmental responsibility, offering tailored services for hoarded properties, probate estates, and general waste removal. Our team of experts prioritises sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring meticulous attention to detail when handling personal belongings and valuable documents.We are proud members of Checkatrade since 2013, maintaining rigorous health and safety standards while achieving high recycling rates. Our unique tree-planting initiative offsets our carbon footprint by planting 100 trees per tonne of landfill waste. With 24/7 availability and a track record of 44 five-star reviews, we guarantee punctuality, transparent pricing, and a service that exceeds expectations even in challenging circumstances.
Services
House Clearance
Hoarded House Clearance
Probate Services
Commercial Office Clearance
Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist experience in house clearance services
- Our team plants 100 trees for every tonne of waste sent to landfill
- 24/7 emergency clearance service available with no additional charges
- We guarantee to check for valuable documents and sentimental items
- 44 consecutive five-star Google reviews from satisfied customers
Associations and certifications
- Checkatrade
What people say
Fantastic job
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and caring
Prompt and friendly
Services
House Clearance
Our comprehensive house clearance service handles complete property emptying, including single rooms, lofts, and garages. We meticulously inspect properties to identify valuable documents and sentimental items before disposal. Our team guarantees minimal disruption to clients and neighbourhoods while maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive items. With over 20 years' experience, we combine technical expertise with compassionate handling of personal belongings, ensuring every clearance meets our high standards of professionalism and care.
Hoarded House Clearance
Specialist hoarded house clearance service tackles extreme clutter situations with discretion and expertise. Our trained team handles obsessive-compulsive hoarding scenarios, employing specialist techniques to systematically clear properties while preserving valuable items. We offer document recovery services and hazardous waste management, with staff trained in sensitive client interactions. Our unmarked vehicles option maintains client privacy during operations, ensuring respectful treatment of personal possessions throughout the clearance process.
Probate Services
Full probate service including property valuation, document recovery, and estate clearance. We work with RICS-certified valuers to ensure accurate asset assessments for inheritance tax purposes. Our team locates wills, legal documents, and valuable items while maintaining strict compliance with data protection regulations. We provide official certificates of destruction for confidential materials and offer profit-sharing arrangements for auctionable items recovered during estate clearances.
Commercial Clearance
Tailored commercial office clearance service handles business relocations and closures with minimal operational disruption. We conduct comprehensive health and safety assessments before removing furniture, IT equipment, and confidential documents. Our team provides destruction certificates for sensitive materials and offers evening/weekend working to accommodate business hours. We ensure complete clearance of commercial spaces while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols for business assets.
Eco-Friendly Disposal
Environmentally responsible waste management service with maximum recycling rates. Our tree-planting initiative offsets carbon footprint by planting 100 trees per tonne of landfill waste through the Woodlands Trust. We prioritise reuse and recycling of cleared items, maintaining detailed records of disposal methods. This service combines our standard clearance operations with enhanced environmental safeguards to minimise ecological impact.
People
Lee Barnett
Owner
Lee Barnett founded Clearance Service in 2003, bringing over 20 years' experience in property clearance. Known for his compassionate approach, Lee personally oversees complex clearances involving hoarded properties and probate estates. He developed the company's tree-planting initiative to offset environmental impact.
Questions
Do you provide house clearance services outside Sussex?
We operate across East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire, with primary coverage in Burgess Hill, Brighton, and Crawley areas.
How do you handle valuable items during clearance?
Our team systematically searches for documents, valuables, and sentimental items before disposal, ensuring all important items are returned to clients.
Can you clear properties urgently?
We offer 24/7 emergency clearance services with immediate availability for urgent cases, maintaining our standard quality and care standards.
What environmental initiatives do you have?
We plant 100 trees per tonne of landfill waste through the Woodlands Trust and prioritise recycling and reuse of cleared materials.
How are prices determined for house clearance?
Quotes consider property size, access challenges, and waste volume. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees during initial consultations.
Do you handle probate estate clearances?
Yes, we offer complete probate services including document recovery, asset valuation, and estate clearance with appropriate confidentiality measures.
