Pick the closest match — we'll confirm when we see it
Got more than one load? We'll send the lads back for a second trip — no extra call-out fee. Two loads is often the smartest way to clear a whole house.
House clearances in Swanage are often more than just shifting furniture — they come with history, memories, and sometimes difficult circumstances. Whether it's a probate clearance after a bereavement, preparing a property for sale, or an end-of-tenancy clean-out, we handle everything with respect and efficiency. stone cottages and Victorian villas across Herston, Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers vary in size, but a typical 3-bed takes 2-4 van loads. Small seaside town on the Isle of Purbeck. High proportion of retirees and second homes. Seasonal tourist population doubles the town in summer. We work with families, solicitors, and estate agents to clear properties on your timeline. Reusable items are donated to local charities. We sort everything so you don't have to.
Need the whole house done? Call for a multi-load quote — no extra call-out on second trips
Dorset Council's bulky waste service handles a few items at a time — £30 for 1 item, £10 per additional item (max 6) per booking with up to 4 weeks wait. For a full house, you'd need 5-10 separate council bookings spread over months. TipRun clears the entire house in a single day, multiple loads, one job.
| Council | TipRun | |
|---|---|---|
| Full house | 5–10 separate bookings | One job, one day |
| Price | £30 for 1 item, £10 per additional item (max 6) × multiple bookings | from £329/load (bulk discount) |
| Timeline | Weeks to months | Completed in 1–2 days |
| Personal items | Your responsibility | We handle with care |
| Donation | You arrange | We donate reusable items |
Clearing a house yourself means hiring a van, making dozens of trips to Wareham Recycling Centre (9.0 miles from Swanage), and spending days sorting, loading, and disposing. Dorset address proof required. Most families find the emotional and physical toll isn't worth the saving. We clear a 3-bed house in a day, handle donations, and leave the property clean.
Many older properties with narrow doorways and steep steps. The Purbeck Hills mean some properties are on slopes. Access roads can be narrow. For house clearances, we'll do a quick walk-through on arrival to plan the clear-out. Flag anything you want to keep — photos, documents, valuables. We work room by room and leave the property clean and empty. Town centre has limited parking. Residential areas have on-street. Summer traffic can cause delays on the A351.
From £329. Same-day collection available.
House clearances in Swanage are priced per van load from £329. A typical 3-bed house is 2-4 loads. Call us for a fixed quote based on your property — we can give an estimate over the phone or do a free on-site assessment.
Yes — we regularly handle probate clearances across Swanage. We understand these situations are sensitive and we handle everything with respect. We work with solicitors and can invoice directly to the estate.
Absolutely — flag anything you want to keep before we start and we'll work around it. We can also separate items into "keep", "donate", and "dispose" if that helps.
A typical 2-3 bed house in Swanage takes 4-8 hours depending on volume. Larger properties or heavily cluttered houses may take a second day. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Yes — we regularly clear properties for estate agents, solicitors, and letting agents in Swanage. We can work to your timeline and invoice the estate or management company directly.
