Hoarding and heavily cluttered property clearance in Newbury

Start with what you can show us

Wide photographs of rooms, hallways and access routes are more useful than close-ups of individual items. If some areas cannot be entered safely, say so rather than putting yourself at risk.

We treat the condition of the home as practical information, not something to judge. The estimate may need a visit when depth, weight or access cannot be understood reliably from photographs.

What to send for a careful first assessment

Photographs can support a non-binding estimated range, but a visit may be needed where access, weight or hazards cannot be understood safely. A person confirms the final scope, price and date before any work is booked.

• The full property postcode and whether the home is occupied
• Wide photographs of every area that can be viewed safely, including hallways, stairs and the route outside
• An approximate description of the depth and volume of contents where floors or doorways are obscured
• Parking, carrying distance, narrow access and any blocked internal routes
• The preferred timing and whether the work may need to be divided into stages
• Damp, sharps, chemicals, animal waste, gas cylinders or any other difficult or unknown material

Agree what must be found, retained or left alone

Where belongings need sorting rather than straightforward removal, agree that separately before work begins. Identify important papers, medication, photographs, jewellery, keys or other personal items that may be mixed through the property, and explain who is authorised to decide what stays.

If the property is occupied or someone needs time to make decisions, a phased plan may be more appropriate than a single clearance. The agreed scope should record included areas, retained items and anything that must not be disturbed.

Do not disturb unsafe or unknown material

Do not move unstable stacks, reach through concealed waste or handle suspected sharps, asbestos, chemicals or biological material to take photographs. Tell us what is known and what cannot be inspected safely. Some contents may need a separate specialist assessment or an authorised disposal route before ordinary clearance work can be planned.