A clearance crew loading boxes, bikes and old furniture from a cluttered garage into a van in Birmingham

Garage clearance / Birmingham

The 5 best garage clearance companies in Birmingham

Birmingham has plenty of well reviewed clearance firms that empty garages. One stands out for its dedicated garage service, written prices and clear rules on what it can and cannot take.

  • Checked 3 November 2026
  • 11 firms shortlisted
  • No paid placements

Birmingham garage clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1DrClearWednesbury, Black Country
8.6
5.0 (92)
2Local Waste RemovalNorth Birmingham
7.6
5.0 (425)
3Junk BustersNorth Birmingham
7.4
4.8 (279)
4LV 81 Removals & Waste ManagementJewellery Quarter, Birmingham
7.3
4.8 (395)
5Anthony Marcus House Clearance ServicesSolihull
7.2
5.0 (527)

Our score is out of 10. Google ratings and review counts as at 3 November 2026.

DrClear

Wednesbury, Black Country

Our score 8.6 / 105.0 from 92 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

The most complete garage clearance offer in the area: a dedicated service for tools, shelving, workbenches, bikes and appliances, one written total from £195 plus VAT, a published carrier number, £6 million public liability cover and a clear list of what it will not take.

Licence
Upper tier waste carrier CBDU549477, published
Insurance
£6 million public liability (certificate on request)
Prices
Garage clearances from £195 plus VAT
Awkward items
Fridges and freezers taken; no asbestos, chemicals, solvents, paint, oils, fuels or gas bottles
Recycling
Reusable items donated; 95% landfill diversion claimed
Worth knowingA sole trader rather than a limited company, so check availability for larger jobs.
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Local Waste Removal

North Birmingham

Our score 7.6 / 105.0 from 425 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

Clears garages and outbuildings from photos without you needing to be there, with before and after pictures, fixed all in quotes, same day collections and a published carrier number.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU654229, published
Insurance
Fully insured (stated)
Recycling
About 90% diverted from landfill (stated)
Services
Garage and outbuilding clearance, WEEE and bulky appliances, same day
Worth knowingIts reviews are all on Google, listings give two different bases, and no prices are published.
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Junk Busters

North Birmingham

Our score 7.4 / 104.8 from 279 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

Published prices, a published carrier number, CHAS and SSIP accreditation and a clear list of items it cannot take, with garages included in its man and van collections.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU654313, published
Prices
Man and van loads from £99 inc VAT; appliances from £66.75
Awkward items
No asbestos, chemicals, solvents or some paints; electricals accepted
Recycling
Over 90% diverted; usable items to charity
Worth knowingTrustpilot is weaker (3.9 from 72), it uses an 0800 number with no street address, and its company records are newer than its marketing suggests.
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LV 81 Removals & Waste Management

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Our score 7.3 / 104.8 from 395 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A well reviewed Birmingham waste firm with a published carrier number and a high stated recycling rate, covering the city and the Black Country.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU486387, published
Recycling
Claims over 95% recycled or diverted
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.7 from 49
Worth knowingNo garage specific page or prices, and it also runs a removals business.
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Anthony Marcus House Clearance Services

Solihull

Our score 7.2 / 105.0 from 527 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

The most reviewed clearance firm in the area, clearing garages, sheds, lofts and storage units seven days a week.

Services
Garages, sheds, lofts, houses and storage units; seven days
Covers
Birmingham and Solihull
Worth knowingWe found no licence number, insurance or recycling details online, so ask for them.
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The awkward stuff in your garage

Garages collect items that most clearance crews cannot legally take: asbestos sheeting, gas bottles, fuel, oil, solvents, pesticides and full tins of paint. Car batteries and tyres are often accepted for an extra fee. Ask each firm for its list before it arrives, so nothing is left behind on the day.

Hazardous household items can usually go to a council household waste recycling centre, many of which take car batteries, engine oil and gas bottles free from residents. For asbestos, use a licensed specialist. Council bulky waste and charity options in Birmingham: Birmingham City Council charges £49.50 for a bulky waste collection of up to 10 items. When we checked on 3 November 2026, new bookings were paused because of industrial action. Birmingham St Mary's Hospice also runs a charity house clearance service with a free visit. See the details.

Before you book a garage clearance in Birmingham

DrClear publishes garage clearances from £195 plus VAT. Junk Busters publishes man and van loads from £99 including VAT and appliances from £66.75.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency public register. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your waste, you can be fined.
  • Send photos of the whole garage, including the back and any lofts or shelving, and get a written price before the van arrives.
  • Ask what it will not take, such as paint, oil, gas bottles, tyres, batteries or asbestos, and what any extras cost.
  • Take out anything you want to keep, sell or give away first, including tools and bikes that local charities or schemes may want.
  • Check access: can the van reach the garage door, and is anything blocking it?
  • Ask for a waste transfer note or receipt naming the company and its carrier number.

How we ranked / Birmingham

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for garage clearance in Birmingham, then checked each one's website, Companies House record, published licence numbers and review platforms such as Trustpilot, Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader. We removed booking apps and brokers that pass your job to another firm, companies that are dissolved and listings we could not tie to a real business. We may also leave out any company at our editorial discretion.

Each remaining firm was scored out of 10 using the same weighting in every city:

35%Customer reviewsRating and volume on Google, plus Trustpilot, Checkatrade, Which? and TrustATrader where available
25%Licensing and insurancePublished waste carrier number, insurance cover and real premises
15%Reuse and recyclingDonation of tools, bikes and furniture, scrap metal recycling and stated landfill diversion
15%Service and transparencyGarage clearance service, clear rules on awkward items, published prices, same or next day slots
10%Track recordYears trading, company records and accreditations

Other Birmingham firms we assessed

Recycling and reuse figures are the companies' own claims. Licence numbers are as published by each company or listed on review platforms; we have not checked every one against the regulator's register. Think we have missed a firm or got something wrong? Tell us through our contact form.

Garage clearance in Birmingham / FAQs

How much does a garage clearance cost in Birmingham?

DrClear publishes garage clearances from £195 plus VAT. Junk Busters publishes man and van loads from £99 including VAT and appliances from £66.75. A typical single garage takes between a quarter and a full van load. Heavy items such as rubble, metal and old appliances, and awkward items such as tyres, can add to the price. Always compare at least two written quotes.

What can a garage clearance team not take?

Most crews cannot take asbestos, gas bottles, fuel, oil, solvents, chemicals or full tins of paint, because these need a licence to carry or a specialist disposal route. Tyres, car batteries and fridges are often taken for an extra charge. Ask each firm for its list before booking.

Is a garage clearance cheaper than a skip?

For a single garage, a clearance crew is often similar in price or cheaper once you count the labour, any permit and the items a skip cannot take. For a garage being knocked down, or mostly rubble, a skip is usually better value. See our skip hire rankings for Birmingham.

Can the council take my garage junk?

Birmingham City Council charges £49.50 for a bulky waste collection of up to 10 items. When we checked on 3 November 2026, new bookings were paused because of industrial action. Birmingham St Mary's Hospice also runs a charity house clearance service with a free visit. Most council recycling centres also accept car batteries, engine oil and small amounts of DIY waste from residents.

Who is the best garage clearance company in Birmingham?

On our research, DrClear ranks first in Birmingham, followed by Local Waste Removal and Junk Busters. The right choice also depends on where you are, how quickly you need the job done and what is in your garage.

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