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Garage clearance / Bristol

The 5 best garage clearance companies in Bristol

Bristol's best garage clearance firms are small local operators. Our top two publish their carrier numbers and prices, and one is a Which? Trusted Trader.

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

Bristol garage clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Junk MonstersDownend, North East Bristol
7.8
4.9 (55)
2The Two GeorgesEast Bristol
7.6
5.0 (75)
3Bristol ClearNorth East Bristol
7.4
5.0 (53)
4Absolute Waste ClearanceCoalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire
7.2
5.0 (357)
5We Move All SouthwestEastville, East Bristol
7.0
4.9 (341)

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

Junk Monsters

Downend, North East Bristol

Our score 7.8 / 104.9 from 55 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

A Which? Trusted Trader and limited company since 2014 that clears garages and lofts, publishes its carrier number and a full load price list, and offers same or next day slots.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU157940, published
Credentials
Which? Trusted Trader (4.9 from 23)
Prices
Minimum £59; quarter £169, half £269, full load £399
Recycling
Aims to donate, repurpose or reuse
Worth knowingOne older review mentions a quote rising for a bigger load than described.
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The Two Georges

East Bristol

Our score 7.6 / 105.0 from 75 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

A dedicated garage and storage clearance service with a published carrier number, prices from £50 and donations through a network of charities.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU111089, published
Prices
From £50; final price by volume
Recycling
Donates to charities and local groups
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.8 from 37
Worth knowingNo street address published.
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Bristol Clear

North East Bristol

Our score 7.4 / 105.0 from 53 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A well reviewed, fully insured clearance firm with 4.9 from 126 on Trustpilot that donates usable items to local care and charitable organisations.

Insurance
Fully insured (stated)
Recycling
Usable items donated to local charities
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.9 from 126
Worth knowingNo carrier number is published, and garage work is not described in detail.
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Absolute Waste Clearance

Coalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire

Our score 7.2 / 105.0 from 357 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

The most reviewed clearance firm in Bristol, clearing household, garden and garage waste as a cheaper alternative to a skip.

Licence
States it is a fully licensed waste carrier
Services
Household, garden and garage waste, wait and load
Covers
Bristol, Bath, Keynsham and Yate
Worth knowingNo carrier number or recycling information is shown; it says waste goes to a council registered tip.
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We Move All Southwest

Eastville, East Bristol

Our score 7.0 / 104.9 from 341 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A very well reviewed Bristol firm with two person truck teams for bulky items, white goods and garden waste, and a published carrier number.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU47964 (own site)
Prices
Clearances from £40 plus VAT
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.9 from 74
Worth knowingPrimarily a removals firm, and insurance details were not found.
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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 collections and charity options in Bristol: Bristol City Council charges £27 for up to three non-soft items and £52 for four to six, with separate charges for soft furnishings. Emmaus Bristol and St Peter's Hospice both offer free furniture collections. See the details.

Before you book a garage clearance in Bristol

Junk Monsters publishes loads from £59 (minimum) to £399 for a full load. The Two Georges starts from £50.

  • 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 / Bristol

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for garage clearance in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol / FAQs

How much does a garage clearance cost in Bristol?

Junk Monsters publishes loads from £59 (minimum) to £399 for a full load. The Two Georges starts from £50. 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 Bristol.

Can the council take my garage junk?

Bristol City Council charges £27 for up to three non-soft items and £52 for four to six, with separate charges for soft furnishings. Emmaus Bristol and St Peter's Hospice both offer free furniture collections. 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 Bristol?

On our research, Junk Monsters ranks first in Bristol, followed by The Two Georges and Bristol Clear. 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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