Direct answer
Clearing a 3-bedroom house in London typically costs about £680 to £1,150 for a semi-detached and £850 to £1,400 for a detached house, and a 4-bedroom family house about £1,000 to £1,700. Those are the indicative ranges on our prices page, not a fixed rate card: a licensed carrier quotes the real price for your house and access.
What a 3-bed or 4-bed house clearance costs in London
Published ranges from our prices page.
Three and four-bedroom houses are priced by volume, weight and crew size. Our prices page publishes the ranges below.
| Property | Price range (excl. VAT) | Weight allowance | Loading time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom semi-detached house | £680 – £1,150 | Up to 1,000 kg | 2 – 3 hours |
| 3-bedroom detached house | £850 – £1,400 | Up to 1,300 kg | 3 hours |
| 4-bedroom large family house | £1,000 – £1,700 | Up to 1,800 kg | 3 – 5 hours |
A 3-bed semi is equivalent to roughly one to one and a half full Luton van loads. A 4-bed house usually needs a three-person crew or several vehicle trips. These are indicative ranges, and the price you pay is the quote from a licensed carrier for your actual house.
What moves the price up or down
Loft, garage, garden and how full it is.
- Outbuildings and loft. Lofts, garages, sheds and conservatories add volume. See our loft, garage and shed clearance guides.
- Stairs and access. Multiple floors increase labour. Stairs without a lift typically add about £30 to £60 per flight for the items concerned.
- Regulated items. Mattresses, sofas, fridges and TVs carry disposal surcharges listed on the prices page.
- Valuable items. The asset offset described on the prices page can reduce the net cost where items have resale value.
- Heavy or dense waste. Soil, rubble and similar materials are priced by weight, not volume.
How to prepare for a house clearance
Sort first, quote second.
- Photograph every room, the loft, garage and garden.
- Decide what you are keeping, and check for papers, keys and valuables.
- Note parking, access and whether neighbours or a managing agent need warning.
- Say if power or water is off.
Our house clearance checklist and guide to choosing a licensed company help you plan.
How the process works, start to finish
Three steps from description to collection.
Describe the job
Say what size of house it is and what must go, roughly how much there is and anything you want to keep.
Add access and timing
Mention parking, loft, garage and garden access, and your deadline.
Get a carrier quote
Post the job, compare licensed carriers' quotes and choose, with no obligation to accept.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3-bedroom house clearance cost in London?
Our prices page gives an indicative £680 to £1,150 for a semi-detached house and £850 to £1,400 for a detached house.
How much does a 4-bedroom house clearance cost?
An indicative £1,000 to £1,700 for a large family house.
How long does it take?
Typically 2 to 3 hours for a 3-bed semi and 3 to 5 hours for a 4-bed, depending on how full it is.
How many vans will it need?
A 3-bed semi is roughly one to one and a half Luton van loads, and a 4-bed may need several trips or a larger crew.
Does the price include the loft and garage?
Only if you tell the carrier. Post them in the job description so the quote covers them.
Can valuable items reduce the price?
Possibly. Some carriers may factor in resale value, but there is no guarantee of a discount.
Ready to see your price?
Post your house clearance for licensed carriers to quote on.
