Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert House Clearance Services in Bromley
Allen Thwaites is a family-run business established in 1918, specialising in house clearance, probate valuations, and the purchase of antiques, jewellery, and collectables. Based in Bromley, we serve Kent and South London, offering compassionate support during challenging times. Our team provides free advice on property clearance and estate management, ensuring a respectful and efficient process. With nearly a century of experience, we combine expertise in antique valuation with registered waste carrier credentials for responsible disposal. We handle probate valuations for solicitors and executors, offering competitive fees and tailored solutions for estate liquidation.Our services extend to clearing cluttered homes, garages, and lofts, with a focus on recycling and charitable donations. We purchase silverware, glassware, vintage vehicles, and retro items, providing fair valuations and transparent transactions. Our team operates discreetly for commercial liquidations and offers home visits for item assessments. Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism, prompt service, and empathetic approach to handling sensitive clearances.
Services
House Clearance
Probate Valuations
Antiques Purchase
Jewellery Valuation
Garden Ornaments Salvage
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- We are a family business with nearly a century of experience in house clearance
- Our team provides free, expert advice on estate management solutions
- We operate as registered waste carriers for responsible disposal
- We offer compassionate support during probate and property clearance
- We provide competitive valuations for antiques and collectables
Associations and certifications
- Registered Waste Carriers
What people say
Compassion and care
Prompt service
Amazing job
Professional handling
Valuable knowledge
Services
House Clearance
We provide complete or part house clearance services for estates and individuals. Our team handles all aspects from sorting valuable items to responsible disposal of unwanted goods. With registered waste carrier status, we ensure environmentally conscious recycling and charitable donations where possible.
Probate Valuations
Specialist probate valuations for solicitors and executors across southern England. We offer comprehensive property cataloguing and formal valuation reports within two days. Our competitive fees include advice on optimal disposal methods for estate contents.
Antiques Purchase
We buy quality antiques including furniture, silverware, glassware, and scientific instruments. Our services cover single items or entire collections, with home visits available for large lots. We specialise in 20th century retro items and unusual collectables.
Jewellery Valuation
We purchase hallmarked scrap gold and silver, costume jewellery, and broken pieces. Our expert valuations cater to antique dealers and private sellers. We offer competitive prices for both modern and vintage jewellery items.
Garden Salvage
Specialist purchase of garden ornaments and architectural salvage. We assess and collect items ranging from classical statues to period architectural features. Our team provides fair valuations for both decorative and historical garden pieces.
Questions
Do you provide house clearance services outside Kent?
We primarily serve Kent and South London but consider nearby areas on a case-by-case basis.
How quickly can you complete a probate valuation?
Our formal valuation reports are typically completed within two working days of property inspection.
What types of antiques do you specialise in?
We focus on furniture, silverware, scientific instruments, and 20th century retro items including lighting and pottery.
Can you handle commercial liquidation valuations?
Yes, we provide discreet valuations for business closures, covering diverse items from machinery to stock inventory.
Do you offer home visits for item valuations?
We provide home visits for large collections or high-value items across our service areas.
How do you handle sensitive clearances?
Our family team approaches all clearances with empathy, ensuring respectful handling of personal belongings during difficult times.
