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House clearance / London

The 5 best house clearance companies in London

London's house clearance results are full of near-identical listings, many of them booking lines with no address. Our top 5 are firms we could tie to real premises and track records, with the strongest showing published licences, charity partners and prices.

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

London house clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Cullens ClearancesWallington, South London
9.0
4.9 (220)
2Surrey ClearanceChessington (serves South West London)
8.1
4.9 (86)
3MM Rubbish ClearanceIslington, North London
7.8
5.0 (250)
4Simple As ClearanceBalham, South West London
7.4
5.0 (84)
5Clearway ClearancesPerivale, West London
7.1
5.0 (273)

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

Cullens Clearances

Wallington, South London

Our score 9.0 / 104.9 from 220 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

The most complete house clearance record in London: 4.9 from 220 Google reviews, 10 out of 10 from 571 Checkatrade reviews and 5.0 from 342 on Trustpilot. Cullens publishes its waste carrier number and prices, offers probate valuations and names seven charity partners it gives reusable items to.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU160449, published
Reuse
Claims more than 95% reused, donated or recycled; charity partners include Cancer Research UK
Services
House, probate, office and garden clearance, probate valuations, free estimates
Credentials
SafeContractor, CHAS and Constructionline; limited company since 2012
Covers
South London and Surrey, including Sutton, Merton and Croydon
Worth knowingBest for south London and Surrey. Few new reviews in the last year on Checkatrade and Trustpilot.
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Surrey Clearance

Chessington (serves South West London)

Our score 8.1 / 104.9 from 86 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

An enormous Checkatrade record, 9.99 out of 10 from 768 reviews with more than 50 in the last year, backs up its 4.9 on Google. It has been clearing houses, flats, lofts and garages in south west London and Surrey since 2014.

Services
House, flat, loft, garage, shed, garden and office clearance
Reviews
Checkatrade 9.99 from 768 reviews
Covers
South West London and Surrey
Worth knowingNo waste carrier number or insurance details published, so ask for both.

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

MM Rubbish Clearance

Islington, North London

Our score 7.8 / 105.0 from 250 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A perfect 5.0 from 250 Google reviews and 4.8 from 83 on Trustpilot, with plenty of recent feedback. It covers north, central and east London, often same day, and says it recycles 90% of what it collects.

Licence
Registered waste carrier per Checkatrade (number not published)
Reuse
Claims 90% recycled
Services
House, office and garden clearance, furniture and mattress removal, same day where possible
Covers
North, Central and East London
Worth knowingMainly a rubbish clearance firm, with less detail on probate work or donations.
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Simple As Clearance

Balham, South West London

Our score 7.4 / 105.0 from 84 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

Consistently strong across three platforms: 5.0 on Google, 4.8 from 53 on Trustpilot and 10 out of 10 from 72 on Checkatrade. It handles house, office and emergency clearances with free estimates.

Services
House, office, warehouse and emergency clearance, free estimates
Covers
London and the South East
Worth knowingNo waste carrier number published, and few recent Trustpilot reviews.
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Clearway Clearances

Perivale, West London

Our score 7.1 / 105.0 from 273 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A West London firm with 5.0 from 273 Google reviews that handles bereavement and council-requested clearances, quotes from photos and offers a zero-landfill guarantee.

Reuse
Zero-landfill guarantee: recycle, renew, reuse
Services
Home and bereavement clearance, garden clearance, same day collections
Covers
West London
Worth knowingA young company (2021). We found no licence number or insurance details.

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

Council bulky waste collections in London

Every London borough runs its own bulky waste service and sets its own fees. Lambeth, for example, charges £16 for up to two items plus £7.50 for each extra item. A council collection suits a few large items; for a whole property you will need a clearance firm.

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 London

Cullens Clearances publishes a price list, with clearances from £95 plus VAT for the smallest loads and £400 plus VAT for a large load. Most other London firms quote after a visit or from photos.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency 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 / London

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

How much does a house clearance cost in London?

Cullens Clearances publishes a price list, with clearances from £95 plus VAT for the smallest loads and £400 plus VAT for a large load. Most other London firms quote after a visit or from photos. 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 London.

Who is the best house clearance company in London?

On our research, Cullens Clearances ranks first in London, followed by Surrey Clearance and MM Rubbish Clearance. 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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