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House clearance / Manchester

The 5 best house clearance companies in Manchester

Greater Manchester has the deepest field of house clearance firms we have looked at, and most of the best publish their waste carrier numbers. Several highly rated listings were left out because the companies behind them are dissolved or could not be traced.

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

Manchester house clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1The Rubbish RemoversDukinfield, Tameside
8.9
4.9 (933)
2Cheadle House ClearancesStockport
8.7
5.0 (124)
3WasteXpressNorthern Quarter, Manchester
8.2
5.0 (242)
4Stockport House ClearancesShaw Heath, Stockport
8.0
5.0 (90)
5Grace Clearance ServicesSale, Trafford
7.7
5.0 (79)

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

The Rubbish Removers

Dukinfield, Tameside

Our score 8.9 / 104.9 from 933 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

One of the largest review records of any clearance firm in our UK research, 4.9 from 933 Google reviews, plus 5.0 from 49 Which? Trusted Traders reviews. It publishes its waste carrier number and is a Buy With Confidence member.

Licence
Upper tier waste carrier CBDU409710, published
Reuse
Claims over 95% recycled or diverted from landfill
Services
Full house clearance, lofts, garages, sheds, offices, gardens
Credentials
Which? Trusted Trader, Buy With Confidence
Covers
Greater Manchester and the wider North West
Worth knowingMore of a general rubbish removal firm than a specialist, and a few reviewers saw quotes rise on the day when more items were found.
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Cheadle House Clearances

Stockport

Our score 8.7 / 105.0 from 124 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

A specialist house clearance firm since 2014 with a perfect 5.0 from 124 reviews. It publishes its carrier number, gives fully itemised quotes, is Trading Standards approved and donates to local charities.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU527783, published
Reuse
Reuses, recycles and donates to local charities
Services
Probate, bereavement, hoarder and specialist clearances
Credentials
Buy With Confidence approved
Covers
Stockport, SK postcodes and south Manchester
Worth knowingBest for south Manchester and Stockport.
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WasteXpress

Northern Quarter, Manchester

Our score 8.2 / 105.0 from 242 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

5.0 from 242 Google reviews, with a published carrier number, £5 million public liability cover and DBS checked staff. It covers all ten Greater Manchester boroughs and quotes from photos.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU495189, published
Insurance
£5 million public liability (stated)
Reuse
Aims to recycle about 98%; supports local charities
Services
Single rooms to whole houses, probate, hoarder, end of tenancy
Covers
All ten Greater Manchester boroughs
Worth knowingA younger business, and we could not confirm its company details.
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Stockport House Clearances

Shaw Heath, Stockport

Our score 8.0 / 105.0 from 90 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A charity-backed clearance service (Renewal North West, according to its website) where saleable items are sold to raise money for the charity. Reviews are a perfect 5.0.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU357356, published
Reuse
Saleable items resold for charity; the rest recycled
Services
House, bereavement, loft, garage, end of tenancy and landlord clearances
Covers
Stockport, Manchester, Tameside, Trafford and Cheshire
Worth knowingNo price list; free quotes with no call-out charge.
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Grace Clearance Services

Sale, Trafford

Our score 7.7 / 105.0 from 79 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A family-run firm claiming more than 35 years in clearances, with a published carrier number and no extra charge for weekends or bank holidays.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU333506, published
Services
House, bereavement, probate and hoarder clearances
Covers
Sale, Altrincham, Chorlton, Didsbury, Trafford, Salford and Stockport
Worth knowingCovers south and west Manchester only, and no charity or reuse arrangement is mentioned.
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Council bulky waste collections in Manchester

Manchester City Council gives each household one free collection of up to three large items a year. After that it costs £27 for up to three items or £54 for four to six.

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 Manchester

None of our Manchester top 5 publish a price list. Most offer free quotes, often from photos, priced by volume and weight.

  • 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 / Manchester

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

How much does a house clearance cost in Manchester?

None of our Manchester top 5 publish a price list. Most offer free quotes, often from photos, priced by volume and weight. 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 Manchester.

Who is the best house clearance company in Manchester?

On our research, The Rubbish Removers ranks first in Manchester, followed by Cheadle House Clearances and WasteXpress. 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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Need a skip instead? See the best skip hire companies in Manchester. Only a few items to shift? Try the best junk clearance companies in Manchester.

Every waste service in Manchester

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