Bereavement House Clearance After Someone Dies
How to deal with a Bereavement House Clearance
It is natural to have a lot of mixed emotions when you or someone in your family has lost a loved one. You may be feeling like you don’t know what to do, how to move on, and it can seem overwhelming. This blog post will aim to give some helpful tips for dealing with a bereavement house clearance.
How to start a house clearance after death
It can be extremely distressing for family members to have to sort through the items of a loved one. Sorting and organising what is to keep and what needs to be removed can be physically and mentally draining when clearing a property. We would always suggest using a property clearance service like Manor From Heaven. We are experts in property clearance with a focus on performing a bereavement house clearance with respect and care for the family and those that have passed.
How do I sort items when clearing a house after a death?
If you need your items to be sorted so you can peruse them it is best that these items are arranged to be put in specific area so you can have time to look and decide on whether they should be kept or not.
What if I don’t live close to the property?
If you live some distance from the property, we can organise to collect the house keys from an estate agent or probate administrator. Whether this is to perform a quote or when carrying out any work.
Do I have to be there during clearing of the property?
If you wish to be present whilst we perform the house clearance following a bereavement, we will be happy to talk to you about the person who lived there and will always be available to listen. We completely understand that a bereavement house clearance can be a distressing process and we always ensure we offer the kindness, sympathy and compassion the situation requires. We guarantee that your loved ones items will be removed in a respectful and discreet way.
What sort of items can you clear?
When performing a bereavement house clearance we can remove all the unwanted items including:
- Furniture
- White goods
- Electrical goods
- General Rubbish
- Clothes and Blankets etc
- Carpets
- Sheds
- Garden waste
The deceased suffered with a hoarding disorder. Can you help?
We are specialists at dealing with challenging house clearances involving owners who have had a hoarding disorder. We understand that it can be traumatic to get rid of things and also how this may affect family members during a bereavement house clearance.
How much do you charge to clear a property?
Our prices for performing a bereavement house clearance depend on the size of the property and the type of work that will need to be undertaken. We will perform an inspection of the property prior to supply a tailored quote so we can best asses how many team members and the time it will take to perform the property clearance.
Do you recycle items that are cleared?
There is nothing worse than good quality furniture, clothing, book or appliances going to waste. This is why or focus is always on recycling, repairing and reusing as much of the cleared items as we can. We always ensure that what is waste only goes to waste.
Can you clean the property too?
Manor From Heaven is a close family run business based in Somerset. We understand that when a loved one has passed away, the last thing you want to deal with is the logistics of clearing their home. To help put your mind at ease we can send our specialist bereavement house clearance team to handle this for you.
Can you give a probate valuation for the will?
After the clearance we can offer you a comprehensive house contents probate valuation to help with the execution of the will.
We also offer the following as additional services:
- Cleaning or deep cleaning
- Garden clearance or cut back and tidy
- House content valuation
- Property readied for sale
- Secure document or hard drive destruction
Manor From Heaven operate across Somerset and Devon performing bereavement property clearance, House clearance and Garden clearance services. We are a fully insured and registered licensed Waste Carrier and rated as a 5* Google business.
Get In touch today!
To Get a Free Estimate for a Bereavement House Clearance Call us on +44 1643 863 381 or use the form below to send us details about your requirements.
More FAQ’s about our bereavement house clearance service
Do you just remove everything, or can you sort it as well?
If you have specific items in mind, we can arrange for a separate area where these items will be placed for your perusal.
Do I need to be present at the house or property?
No. We can organise to collect the keys from a neighbour, estate agent or probate administrator. If you wish to come by during the process we can be there to support you.
What happens to any valuables and furniture that are able to be sold?
If anything of any value is identified during the clearance, its value will be deducted from the overall cost of the removal.
Is there anything that you wouldn’t accept to remove?
Any toxic items or items that may be hazardous to the health of the team or will damage the vans would need to be cleared using specialist equipment or services.
What do you recycle?
If the item has value, then we will get an independent assessment of its value and this is passed back to you. If it isn’t worth anything but it is still in good condition then we will take it to the local charity shop. If they don’t want it then we will take it to the local recycling centre and dispose of it correctly.
How much will it cost for a bereavement house clearance?
Our quotes are tailored to each individual customer and we base the price on your specific needs. To book a consultation you can contact us here.
Is your company registered to transport waste?
We are a fully insured and registered licensed Waste Carrier
Google My Business Reviews and Ratings
Manor from Heaven operate across Somerset and Devon helping households and businesses. House clearance, Garden clearance to office clearance we’ve got you covered. Get in touch today.
Manor from Heaven is a top rated 5 star Google business.
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Bereavement House Clearance After Someone Dies
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