Direct answer
Clearing a room after a tenant in London typically costs about £120 to £250, and a whole HMO house of mixed waste about £800 to £1,800. Those are indicative ranges, not a fixed rate card: a licensed carrier quotes the real price for your property, volume and deadline.
What landlord and HMO clearance costs in London
Indicative ranges for room turnovers and whole houses.
Landlords usually need either a single room cleared between tenants or a whole house of shared accommodation cleared in one go. Our prices page publishes property-size ranges and a van-load table, and the figures below are indicative planning ranges for these two common cases.
| Job | Indicative cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room cleared after a tenant (left items and a mattress) | £120 – £250 | Includes disposal of abandoned belongings |
| Whole HMO house (mixed waste) | £800 – £1,800 | Depends on rooms, volume and shared areas |
The price is driven by how much was left and how many rooms need clearing. A mattress, sofa or fridge adds its own surcharge from the prices page.
What moves the price up or down
Number of rooms, volume and condition.
- Number of rooms. A full turnover of a multi-room house costs far more than a single room.
- Abandoned contents. Furniture, mattresses, white goods and bags of rubbish all add volume and surcharges.
- Condition. Heavy clutter or squalor takes longer. See the hoarding clearance cost guide where that applies.
- Timing. Quick turnarounds between tenants may raise the price.
- Access. Stairs, parking and shared entrances all matter in multi-let houses.
Check before you clear a tenant's belongings
Do not assume you can dispose of what was left.
Before clearing belongings left by a tenant, check the tenancy agreement and take advice on your legal position, because disposing of someone else's goods too early can create problems. Keep photographs and records of what was removed. Our guide to invoices and records and waste transfer notes guide explain what paperwork to keep. This is general information, not legal advice.
How the process works, start to finish
Three steps from description to collection.
Describe the job
Say what rooms or property need clearing and what was left, roughly how much there is and anything you want to keep.
Add access and timing
Mention the number of rooms, access, parking and your turnaround 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 it cost to clear a room after a tenant?
Indicatively £120 to £250, including disposal of left items and a mattress. The real price is the quote you receive.
How much does an HMO clearance cost?
Indicatively £800 to £1,800 for a whole house of mixed waste.
Can I clear belongings a tenant left behind?
Check your tenancy agreement and take legal advice first. This guide is not legal advice.
Do I need paperwork?
Yes, keep invoices and waste transfer notes from the carrier. See our guide on waste transfer notes.
Can it be done quickly between tenants?
Often yes. Say when you need it done and expect the price to reflect short notice.
Are mattresses and fridges extra?
They carry disposal surcharges, which the carrier includes in the quote.
Ready to see your price?
Post your landlord or HMO clearance for licensed carriers to quote on.
