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Cellar clearance for homes and business premises

Everything carried up the cellar steps and out to the van by our team. Damp, dusty and heavy items included.

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  • Rated 5 stars on Google
  • Licensed waste carrier CBDU526130
  • Insured up to £5 million
  • 90% of waste recycled

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Cellar clearance for damp, cramped and hard-to-reach basements

A cellar fills up because it is out of sight. Things go down the steps and never come back up. Years later there are boxes that have gone soft with damp, a chest freezer nobody uses and furniture that seemed too good to throw out at the time. Our cellar clearance service brings all of it up and takes it away, for homes and business premises.

The steps are the hard part. Cellar stairs are often steep, narrow and made of worn stone, with a low ceiling at the top and a tight turn into the hallway. Our team carries every item up by hand and breaks down anything too big to make the turn. You do not need to bring a single box up yourself. If the top of the house needs emptying as well, we can add a loft clearance to the job.

Damp changes what comes out. Cardboard collapses when it is lifted, rolled carpet weighs far more wet than dry, and chipboard furniture swells and falls apart. We bag loose and broken material below ground so less of it trails through the house on the way out. Old floor coverings laid on a cellar floor can be lifted through our carpet removal service. Outbuildings are covered by garage clearance.

A cellar is often the last room tackled when a whole property is being emptied. We can quote for it alone or as part of a full house clearance, and our guide on how to prepare for a house clearance explains what to sort beforehand. Send photos taken from the bottom of the steps, with the light on if there is one, and we will confirm a price before loading.

What we take out of cellars and what is included

Common cellar contents and what the job covers. For anything unusual, send a photo first.

Brick cellar full of boxes, shelving and old furniture

Cellar contents we clear

  • Damp boxes and old papers
  • Shelving and racking
  • Chairs, tables and cupboards
  • Chest freezers and old appliances
  • Rolled carpet and underlay
  • Workbenches and tool chests
  • Bikes, prams and toys
  • Bottles, jars and demijohns
Empty brick cellar after a clearance

What a cellar clearance includes

  • Carrying up the cellar steps
  • Oversized items taken apart
  • Loose and damp waste bagged
  • Cellar floor and steps swept
  • Price agreed before we start
  • Loading into the van
  • Sorting for recycling afterwards
  • Transfer note and invoice

Cellar clearance prices

Cellar clearance is priced by load size, with guide prices from £155. Slide to the load closest to what is down there. Steep steps and heavy items can affect the price, so photos help.

4 cubic yards · Medium load

£275 guide price

About 40 bin bags

Typically fits: sofa, armchair, coffee table, a few bags or boxes.

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See all 12 load sizes and guide prices
Load Bin bags Guide price Typically fits
1 yd³ 10 £155 Washing machine, tumble dryer, small loose items
2 yd³ 20 £225 Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, a few bags or boxes
3 yd³ 25–30 £250 Washing machine, tumble dryer, small cabinet, a few bags or loose items
4 yd³ 40 £275 Sofa, armchair, coffee table, a few bags or boxes
5 yd³ 45–55 £300 Sofa, 2 armchairs, coffee table, TV unit, a few bags or loose items
6 yd³ 55–65 £320 Three-seater sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers, a few bags or boxes
7 yd³ 65–75 £360 Three-seater sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, several bags
8 yd³ 75–85 £400 Sofa, bed frame, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, several bags or boxes
9 yd³ 85–95 £460 Sofa suite, dining table, 4 chairs, wardrobe, chest of drawers, several bags
10 yd³ 90–100 £520 Sofa, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, desk, several bags
11 yd³ 100–110 £580 Sofa suite, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, desk, bags and loose waste
12 yd³ 100–120 £640 2 sofas, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, dining table, 4 chairs, bags

How our cellar clearance works

  1. Photos from the steps

    Send a few photos of the cellar and the stairs down to it on WhatsApp, or describe what is there.

  2. Price before we start

    We confirm a clear price for the load, including any dismantling. Nothing is carried up until you agree.

  3. Up and out

    The team bags loose waste below, carries everything up the steps and loads the van. Large pieces are taken apart first.

  4. Swept and sorted

    The cellar floor and steps are swept. Your load goes to a licensed facility where it is sorted for recycling.

Why choose us for cellar clearance

We do the stairs

Every item is carried up by our team. You can stay out of the cellar and off the steps.

Used to awkward access

Low ceilings, tight turns and steep stone steps are normal on this work. Big items are dismantled below ground.

Mess kept downstairs

Damp and crumbling waste is bagged in the cellar before it comes up, so less of it ends up on your hall floor.

Insured in your home

Public liability cover up to £5 million applies while we work, and we hold upper tier waste carrier licence CBDU526130.

Before and after: what our cellar clearance looks like

Before: a cellar full of paint tins, bags and old carpet Before
After: the same cellar empty After

Damp, old tins and other things found in cellars

Cellars are where half-used tins and bottles end up. Paint, solvents, garden chemicals, gas bottles and old oil are common finds, and they should not be mixed in with general waste. Leave them where they are and send us a photo, and we will tell you what can be done with them. If you suspect asbestos, such as old boarding or pipe lagging, do not disturb it. That needs a specialist contractor.

Before we arrive, check the light works or tell us if it does not, and clear the hallway at the top of the steps so there is a straight run to the door. If the cellar has ever flooded, mention it, because waterlogged items are heavier than they look. Cellars often hold things stored after a death in the family. Our probate clearance page covers clearing a whole property in that situation.

What our customers say

“Brilliant service and really quick. Cleared my garage without any hassle.”
John
“Fair pricing and great communication. House clearance completed smoothly.”
Erik
“Reliable and efficient team. Everything was removed quickly and left tidy.”
Lee

Cellar clearance FAQs

Do I need to bring anything up from the cellar first?

No. The team collects from where the items are, carries them up the steps and loads the van. All we ask is that the hallway at the top is clear and that you point out anything that is staying.

Can you get large items up narrow cellar steps?

Usually, yes. If something will not make the turn at the top, we take it apart in the cellar and bring it up in pieces. Shelving units, workbenches and old wardrobes are the usual candidates. Tell us about anything especially large when you send your photos.

Will you take wet or mouldy items?

Yes. Damp boxes, wet carpet and mouldy furniture are common in cellars and are cleared like anything else. Wet items are heavier, which can affect the load, so say so when you ask for a quote. We bag loose material before carrying it through the house.

What about old paint tins and chemicals?

Ask us first. Send a photo of the tins, bottles or containers and we will tell you how they can be dealt with. Do not pour anything away or mix containers together. We can quote for the rest of the cellar in the meantime.

How much does it cost to clear a cellar?

It depends on how much there is. Pricing goes by load size, with guide prices from £155 for 1 cubic yard. Our guide on how much rubbish removal costs explains load sizes. Access and heavy lifting can affect the price, which we confirm before loading.

Can you clear a cellar under a shop or office?

Yes. We clear cellars and basements under shops, restaurants and offices as well as houses. Old stock, shelving and broken equipment are typical. A rented lock-up or unit away from the premises is covered by our storage unit clearance service.

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