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Garage clearance / Sheffield

The 5 best garage clearance companies in Sheffield

Sheffield's garage clearance leaders are long-standing local clearance firms. The top two publish their carrier numbers; most of the rest are rated mainly on their Google reviews.

Checked 3 November 2026
11 firms shortlisted
No paid placements

Sheffield garage clearance / at a glance

Pos	Company	Our score	Google
1	Complete House ClearanceWisewood, North West Sheffield	8.1	5.0 (203)
2	Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, North Sheffield	7.9	4.7 (853)
3	Wrights Waste SolutionsAughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield)	7.3	5.0 (199)
4	Shauns House ClearancesSheffield and Rotherham	7.2	5.0 (97)
5	Green World ClearancesHillsborough, Sheffield	6.8	5.0 (68)

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

Complete House Clearance

Wisewood, North West Sheffield

Our score 8.1 / 105.0 from 203 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

Clears sheds, garages and workshops as well as homes, with a published carrier number, 5.0 from 203 Google reviews and an aim to recycle, rehome or donate at least 90% of every clearance.

Licence: Waste carrier CBDU312773, published
Recycling: Aims to recycle, rehome or donate at least 90%
Services: Garage, shed, workshop and house clearance
Reviews: Trustpilot 4.5 from 16

Worth knowingNo insurance statement on its website.

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Clearance and Clean Up

Deepcar, North Sheffield

Our score 7.9 / 104.7 from 853 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

Sheffield's biggest clearance firm by reviews, with a published waste licence, a hazardous waste licence, CHAS accreditation and a volume based price guide.

Licence: Waste carrier CBDU155253; hazardous waste licence AMP115
Credentials: CHAS; limited company since 2011
Services: Man and van, house and trade clearance

Worth knowingGarage clearance is not listed as a separate service, and it treats most items as waste rather than rehoming them.

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Wrights Waste Solutions

Aughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield)

Our score 7.3 / 105.0 from 199 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A very well reviewed South Yorkshire waste firm that states it is fully licensed and insured; one recent review describes an almost full garage cleared in under an hour.

Licence: States it is fully licensed and insured
Services: Waste and rubbish removal, garden waste, skip alternative

Worth knowingCarrier number not published, and no prices are shown.

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Shauns House Clearances

Sheffield and Rotherham

Our score 7.2 / 105.0 from 97 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A local clearance firm that lists garage clearance among its services and buys antiques and collectables, which can offset the cost.

Services: House, bungalow, flat, garage and bereavement clearance; antiques bought

Worth knowingNo licence or insurance details published.

Website not listed. Search the company name to find contact details.

Green World Clearances

Hillsborough, Sheffield

Our score 6.8 / 105.0 from 68 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A Sheffield clearance firm with its own unit on Penistone Road that lists garage, shed and loft clearances.

Base: Unit 2A, 870 Penistone Road
Services: Home, garage, shed, loft and commercial clearance

Worth knowingLittle is published about licensing or recycling.

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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 collections in Sheffield: Sheffield City Council charges £40.25 for one to three items, £55.01 for four to six, £75.59 for seven to nine and £95.48 for ten to twelve. See the details.

Before you book a garage clearance in Sheffield

None of our Sheffield top 5 publish garage clearance prices. Clearance and Clean Up has a volume based price guide.

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 / Sheffield

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for garage clearance in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield firms we assessed

HAB Man & Van Services
C & D Removals & House Clearance
E Total Rubbish Clearance
Dispose Direct
Junktastic
Sheffield House Clearance

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 Sheffield / FAQs

How much does a garage clearance cost in Sheffield?

None of our Sheffield top 5 publish garage clearance prices. Clearance and Clean Up has a volume based price guide. 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 Sheffield.

Can the council take my garage junk?

Sheffield City Council charges £40.25 for one to three items, £55.01 for four to six, £75.59 for seven to nine and £95.48 for ten to twelve. 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 Sheffield?

On our research, Complete House Clearance ranks first in Sheffield, followed by Clearance and Clean Up and Wrights Waste Solutions. 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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