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House clearance / Glasgow

The 5 best house clearance companies in Glasgow

Glasgow has some of the most reviewed clearance firms in the UK. We weighed review strength against published credentials and track record, and left out listings that trace back to shared serviced offices.

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

Glasgow house clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Jettison ExpressShettleston, East Glasgow
8.3
4.9 (54)
2Joe JunkGlasgow
8.0
5.0 (1,519)
3House Clearance ScotlandServes Glasgow (registered office Leith)
7.3
4.8 (99)
4Dumpit ScotlandClarkston, South Glasgow
7.0
4.9 (284)
5D JunkWest Glasgow
6.7
5.0 (122)

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

Jettison Express

Shettleston, East Glasgow

Our score 8.3 / 104.9 from 54 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

Founded in Lanarkshire in 2019 and winner of the Build Lanarkshire 2023 award, Jettison Express pairs strong vetted reviews (4.98 from 40 on TrustATrader and 4.9 across its Glasgow and Edinburgh Google listings) with the most complete credentials of any Glasgow clearance firm we checked. It is a SEPA registered upper tier carrier, displays ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, and says more than 90% of what it collects is recycled, with reusable items passed to local charities.

Licence
SEPA registered upper tier waste carrier (number not published)
Credentials
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, SafeContractor approved, Living Wage employer, Build Lanarkshire 2023 winner
Reuse
Claims over 90% recycled; reusable items to local charities
Services
House, bereavement and probate, end of tenancy and garden clearance; carpets lifted, furniture dismantled, final sweep
Covers
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirling and Edinburgh
Worth knowingA much smaller Google review base (54) than Joe Junk, and its carrier number is not shown on its website.
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Joe Junk

Glasgow

Our score 8.0 / 105.0 from 1,519 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

More than 1,500 five star Google reviews across its Glasgow and Edinburgh listings make Joe Junk the most reviewed clearance firm in Scotland. It handles full house, loft and garage clearances, often same day, and says around 85% of what it collects is recycled.

Reuse
Claims around 85% recycled
Services
Full house, loft, garage, garden and office clearance, same day
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.7 from 76
Covers
Scotland, North East England and the East Midlands
Worth knowingNo SEPA number published, and some Trustpilot reviewers say the final price was well above the quote. Agree a firm price before work starts.
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House Clearance Scotland

Serves Glasgow (registered office Leith)

Our score 7.3 / 104.8 from 99 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A limited company since 2019 with 4.9 from about 389 Trustpilot reviews, focused on house, bereavement and probate clearances across Scotland, with reviewers mentioning donations to charity.

Reuse
Zero-landfill claim; reviewers mention charity donations
Services
House, bereavement, probate, end of tenancy and garage clearance
Covers
Glasgow and across Scotland
Worth knowingLicence and insurance details are not published.
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Dumpit Scotland

Clarkston, South Glasgow

Our score 7.0 / 104.9 from 284 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

4.9 from 284 Google reviews, with published starting prices and a dedicated hoarder clearance service delivered discreetly and at the client's pace.

Licence
States it is SEPA registered
Services
House, probate and hoarder clearance, same day two hour slots
Covers
Glasgow, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire
Worth knowingNo carrier number or insurance details published.
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D Junk

West Glasgow

Our score 6.7 / 105.0 from 122 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A long-running south side firm (10+ years on Google) with 5.0 from more than 120 reviews, praised for punctuality and fair prices.

Services
Room to whole property clearances, photo quotes
Covers
Glasgow
Worth knowingLittle is published about its licence, insurance or recycling.
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Council bulky uplifts and charity options in Glasgow

Since 1 April 2026 Glasgow City Council charges £5 per standard, electrical or upholstered item, £25 per white goods item and £80 for listed special items. Emmaus Glasgow collects good quality, saleable furniture free of charge.

A council collection is fine for a few large items. For a full house, a flat after a bereavement or a property that needs emptying before sale, a clearance firm is usually quicker and handles everything in one visit. See the details.

Before you book a house clearance in Glasgow

Dumpit Scotland publishes rubbish removal prices from £100 plus VAT. Other Glasgow firms quote on volume, usually from photos or a visit.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the SEPA public register.
  • Get a written, fixed quote after a visit or detailed photos, and ask what could change it on the day.
  • Remove paperwork, photographs, jewellery and anything of sentimental value before the team arrives.
  • Ask whether they buy or value items, which can reduce the cost of the clearance.
  • Ask what happens to your belongings: which charities they use, and what is recycled.
  • Ask for a waste transfer note, and check the firm is insured to work in the property.

How we ranked / Glasgow

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for house clearance in Glasgow, 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 lines 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 recyclingCharity donations, resale and stated landfill diversion
15%Service and transparencyProbate, bereavement and hoarder work, fixed quotes, published prices
10%Track recordYears trading, company records and accreditations

Other Glasgow 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.

House clearance in Glasgow / FAQs

How much does a house clearance cost in Glasgow?

Dumpit Scotland publishes rubbish removal prices from £100 plus VAT. Other Glasgow firms quote on volume, usually from photos or a visit. The price depends on how much needs removing, access, stairs and how much can be resold or donated. Always get at least two written quotes.

Can a house be cleared before probate is granted?

Speak to the executor or the solicitor handling the estate first. Many firms will clear a property before probate if the executor gives permission, but anything of value should be valued and recorded before it leaves the house.

What happens to my belongings?

Good firms sort everything on site or at their yard: usable furniture and household goods go to charities or are resold, metals and electricals are recycled, and only what is left goes for disposal. Ask for a waste transfer note so you know where it went.

Is a house clearance cheaper than hiring a skip?

For a full house it is often similar or cheaper once you count the labour, the permit and items a skip cannot take, such as fridges, mattresses and electricals. For mainly rubble or garden waste, a skip is usually better value. See our skip hire rankings for Glasgow.

Who is the best house clearance company in Glasgow?

On our research, Jettison Express ranks first in Glasgow, followed by Joe Junk and House Clearance Scotland. The right choice also depends on where you are, the size of the job and whether reuse and donation matter to you.

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