Below we advise as to :
How to arrange a house clearance
The standard of service you can expect from Town or Country
Why we prefer to assess the task before quoting
What happens if you don't want an assessment first
An alternative to a physical assessment
BEWARE - and advice on comparing quotes and service
Householders legal duty of care and possible fine
How to arrange a house clearance
The standard of service you can expect from Town or Country
Why we prefer to assess the task before quoting
What happens if you don't want an assessment first
An alternative to a physical assessment
BEWARE - and advice on comparing quotes and service
Householders legal duty of care and possible fine
Client Testimonial
Thank you for your excellent house clearance service at my Fathers former
residence in Terrington. All very professional and completely satisfactory.
Yours sincerely. Paul R Farrer
Thank you for your excellent house clearance service at my Fathers former
residence in Terrington. All very professional and completely satisfactory.
Yours sincerely. Paul R Farrer
All clothing, bedding and unsaleable
but usable furniture and white goods
are given to charity or animal
shelters. We will follow your wishes
to favour a particular organisation.
but usable furniture and white goods
are given to charity or animal
shelters. We will follow your wishes
to favour a particular organisation.
A deceased estate can be a stressful matter for family members to deal with. It is our policy that a partner has total
involvement with all aspects of a deceased estate clearance. Do as much or as little as you WANT to. We can remove
everything (including clothing and personal items) if that makes the job less onerous for you. Call us in early and let our
experience advise you, especially about the legal aspects of valuing and disposing of items. Document shredding is automatic.
involvement with all aspects of a deceased estate clearance. Do as much or as little as you WANT to. We can remove
everything (including clothing and personal items) if that makes the job less onerous for you. Call us in early and let our
experience advise you, especially about the legal aspects of valuing and disposing of items. Document shredding is automatic.
Householders Legal Duty of Care
Since the 21st November 2005, every householder in the UK has been placed under a duty to ensure that
their waste is disposed of properly, and in accordance with the law. Before this date, the duty only applied to
businesses. Every householder is now required to take reasonable measures to ensure that they only
transfer their waste to an authorised person. An authorised person is either a Registered Waste Carrier, or
site that holds a Waste Management Licence.
The duty of care was expanded to include householders to help in the fight against fly tipping. If
householders only use legitimate contractors, they can be satisfied that their waste will be disposed of
lawfully. Rogue traders will lose custom, and then be forced to act within the law, or cease trading.
Householders who fail to take reasonable measures, regardless of whether the transfer led to the waste
being fly tipped, commit a criminal offence. The maximum penalty upon summary conviction is £5,000.
When arranging any waste to be collected householders should:
Ask the contractor if they are a Registered Waste Carrier, and for their registration number
Confirm that they are registered with the Environment Agency by telephone on 08708 506 506, or online at
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister
Since the 21st November 2005, every householder in the UK has been placed under a duty to ensure that
their waste is disposed of properly, and in accordance with the law. Before this date, the duty only applied to
businesses. Every householder is now required to take reasonable measures to ensure that they only
transfer their waste to an authorised person. An authorised person is either a Registered Waste Carrier, or
site that holds a Waste Management Licence.
The duty of care was expanded to include householders to help in the fight against fly tipping. If
householders only use legitimate contractors, they can be satisfied that their waste will be disposed of
lawfully. Rogue traders will lose custom, and then be forced to act within the law, or cease trading.
Householders who fail to take reasonable measures, regardless of whether the transfer led to the waste
being fly tipped, commit a criminal offence. The maximum penalty upon summary conviction is £5,000.
When arranging any waste to be collected householders should:
Ask the contractor if they are a Registered Waste Carrier, and for their registration number
Confirm that they are registered with the Environment Agency by telephone on 08708 506 506, or online at
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister
We want to give a written binding quote. If the task takes longer than estimated we stand the loss.
If it takes less time than thought we reduce the fee.
If it takes less time than thought we reduce the fee.
Our House Clearance service covers Rubbish Clearance, and Domestic Cleaning service for Residential, Flat, Bed sit, Residential Apartment, Sheltered
Accommodation, Garage Junk Clearance, Garden shed rubbish removal, Loft, attic, Mansion , Country House, school, church, government building, council buildings
etc.
Accommodation, Garage Junk Clearance, Garden shed rubbish removal, Loft, attic, Mansion , Country House, school, church, government building, council buildings
etc.
We conduct house clearances in LEEDS, York, Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Malton, Selby, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Market
Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. North Yorkshire. West Yorkshire. Specialists in house clearance, contents clearance, contents
disposal. and clearing houses.
Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. North Yorkshire. West Yorkshire. Specialists in house clearance, contents clearance, contents
disposal. and clearing houses.
We are a local company based in Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Malton, Selby, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Market Weighton,
Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. We specialise in residential and commercial property contents clearance.
Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. We specialise in residential and commercial property contents clearance.
We offer the following service of - Domestic Residence Clearance, Deceased Estate Clearance, Probate valuation as well as Office, Factory, Warehouse, Shop
Contents Clearance, Government and Council Building Clearance, End of Tenancy Clearance and Filthy and/or Vermin infested Property Clearance. Our other services
include Property Cleaning Service , Rubbish Collection and Waste Removal. We have Garden Tidy up and Maintenance Service - Gas Technician a Plumber, an
Electrician and a Locksmith
Contents Clearance, Government and Council Building Clearance, End of Tenancy Clearance and Filthy and/or Vermin infested Property Clearance. Our other services
include Property Cleaning Service , Rubbish Collection and Waste Removal. We have Garden Tidy up and Maintenance Service - Gas Technician a Plumber, an
Electrician and a Locksmith
We clear the contents from all types of property such as a detached house, semi detached house, terraced house, bungalow, flat, retirement apartment, apartment,
mansion, stately home, or a palace.
mansion, stately home, or a palace.
We conducted a house clearance at Park Place, Harrogate HG1
We did a semi detached house clearance on Knaresborough Rd, Little Ribston LS22
We cleared the contents in a 3 bedroom detached house clearance on Lark Lane, Ripon. HG4
We removed items in an attic clearance on Whitcliffe Lane, Ripon HG4
The contents clearance from a terraced house in Stainburn Terrace, Moortowm, Leeds LS17 took us two days.
We conducted a probate clearance from a 4 bedroomed house in Southway, Harrogate
We have recently conducted a house clearance in Thorner, and a garage clearance in Garforth.
We did a Bungalow clearance in Chatsworth Drive, Wetherby. LS22
,
We did a semi detached house clearance on Knaresborough Rd, Little Ribston LS22
We cleared the contents in a 3 bedroom detached house clearance on Lark Lane, Ripon. HG4
We removed items in an attic clearance on Whitcliffe Lane, Ripon HG4
The contents clearance from a terraced house in Stainburn Terrace, Moortowm, Leeds LS17 took us two days.
We conducted a probate clearance from a 4 bedroomed house in Southway, Harrogate
We have recently conducted a house clearance in Thorner, and a garage clearance in Garforth.
We did a Bungalow clearance in Chatsworth Drive, Wetherby. LS22
,
Our House Clearance service covers rubbish Clearance, and Domestic Cleaning service for Residential, Flat, Bed sit, Retirement Apartment, Sheltered Accommodation,
Garage Junk Clearance, Garden shed rubbish removal, Loft, attic, Mansion , Country House, school, church, government building, council buildings etc.
Garage Junk Clearance, Garden shed rubbish removal, Loft, attic, Mansion , Country House, school, church, government building, council buildings etc.
Our house clearance offices in leeds York, Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Malton, Selby, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Market Weighton,
Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. North Yorkshire. West Yorkshire, organise factory contents clearance, contents removal, factory waste
removal, and other forms of commercial contents clearance. We clear an office or offices, warehouse or warehouses, shop or shops, schools or council and
government buildings.
Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. North Yorkshire. West Yorkshire, organise factory contents clearance, contents removal, factory waste
removal, and other forms of commercial contents clearance. We clear an office or offices, warehouse or warehouses, shop or shops, schools or council and
government buildings.
If you want a house clearance in LEEDS, York, Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Malton, Selby, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Market
Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, or Stamford Bridge you should contact us. We are specialists in house clearance, contents clearance, contents
disposal. and clearing houses.
Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, or Stamford Bridge you should contact us. We are specialists in house clearance, contents clearance, contents
disposal. and clearing houses.
We are a local house clearance company based in Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Malton, Selby, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster,
Market Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. We specialise in house clearance and commercial property contents clearance.
Market Weighton, Easingwold, Pocklington, Boston Spa, Stamford Bridge. We specialise in house clearance and commercial property contents clearance.
We are experts in end of tenancy clearance, clearing a house for probate, end of lease contents removal, or emptying a vacant property. We take away contents or
do waste claerance. We dispose of waste, jettison junk, purge properties of their contents, and discard unwanted items. When clients want removal or scrapping or
purging we remove, scrap or purge. Deceased estates and probate valuation or house contents valuing a speciality.
do waste claerance. We dispose of waste, jettison junk, purge properties of their contents, and discard unwanted items. When clients want removal or scrapping or
purging we remove, scrap or purge. Deceased estates and probate valuation or house contents valuing a speciality.
We remove antique and modern furniture such as beds, wardrobes, settees, sofas, chairs, tables, sideboards, sofa beds from detached and semi - detached
houses, bungalow, flats, apartments, maisonettes, and bed - sits on behalf of householders, landlords, estate agents and solicitors. We clear white goods such as
fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, fridge freezers etc. We take items from lofts, attics, garages, sheds, out houses. We also
carry away, carry off, cart off, clear away, dig out, discard, eject, erase, evacuate, expel, expunge, extract, get rid of junk* and purge, take out and throw out, and
transfer to waste transfer station.
houses, bungalow, flats, apartments, maisonettes, and bed - sits on behalf of householders, landlords, estate agents and solicitors. We clear white goods such as
fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, fridge freezers etc. We take items from lofts, attics, garages, sheds, out houses. We also
carry away, carry off, cart off, clear away, dig out, discard, eject, erase, evacuate, expel, expunge, extract, get rid of junk* and purge, take out and throw out, and
transfer to waste transfer station.
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| free assessment and no obligation written quote no added "extras" |
| comprehensively trained and experienced personnel |
Teams based in and local
to York, Selby, Leeds,
Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk,
Malton, Knaresborough,
Wetherby, Pickering and
Market Weighton.
to York, Selby, Leeds,
Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk,
Malton, Knaresborough,
Wetherby, Pickering and
Market Weighton.
Town or Country
Clearance
Clearance
0800 988 3209
(Free from landline, chargeable from mobile)
(please allow up to 15 seconds for connection)
alternative mobile 07768 067433
EMAIL : dh@northernclearance.com
(Free from landline, chargeable from mobile)
(please allow up to 15 seconds for connection)
alternative mobile 07768 067433
EMAIL : dh@northernclearance.com
Past house clearances show
a 80% plus recycling rate of
wood, metal, glass, cardboard,
TVs, neon lighting, paint, fridges
textiles, batteries, etc at pro -
recycling sites
a 80% plus recycling rate of
wood, metal, glass, cardboard,
TVs, neon lighting, paint, fridges
textiles, batteries, etc at pro -
recycling sites
Registered with Environment
Agency and fully licensed to
carry waste.
Reg Number: EAN/955339
Agency and fully licensed to
carry waste.
Reg Number: EAN/955339
Range of Insurances including
Public Liability Insurance and
Employers Liability Insurance
to the tune of £10,000,000
Public Liability Insurance and
Employers Liability Insurance
to the tune of £10,000,000
| How a house clearance is organised |
| A jointly convenient appointment for free of charge assessment is agreed. We can attend with a neighbour or agent if more practical. An all inclusive written binding quote (usually by email) is sent. It will be the total amount payable. No added extras. We use independent assessors to advise on high valule items and the best method to maximise your asset value. For lesser value items it may be that we make an allowance against our fees. Our contacts in many sectors allow greater freedom to reduce the bill by making allowances on items you may not have expected. Once commissioned a date for the house clearance is organised. At the designated time and place our operatives arrive to carry out the work in one continuous process. An invoice (and photographs of the completed clearance ) are sent. Payment is only made upon the completion of work and subject to your satisfaction. |
| Considering Skip Hire? Average 3 bed house = at least 2 x 12 cu skips @ £180 - £200 each plus Vat plus landfill tax plus council licence fee. Town or Country clearances are cheaper than the average price of hiring enough skips to do the job. No hassle of street licences, other people filling it, mess, unsightliness etc. More fits in a big van than you can put into a number of skips. PLUS WE DO THE LABOURING. |
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FOR DISCRETION
MALE AND FEMALE
OPERATIVES
CLEANING SERVICE
GARDEN SERVICE
PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL
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OPERATIVES
CLEANING SERVICE
GARDEN SERVICE
PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL
GAS SERVICES
If you insist we will give one with extreme reluctance and it will not be binding.
We will not be able to make any allowance for items of value.
We will attempt, from what you tell us, to guesstimate the length of time
the job will take and will verbally quote a fee.
We reserve the right, at invoicing, to amend the fee to take into account the actual time
taken plus the tipping fees and environmental charges we have to pay.
But no VAT.
We will not be able to make any allowance for items of value.
We will attempt, from what you tell us, to guesstimate the length of time
the job will take and will verbally quote a fee.
We reserve the right, at invoicing, to amend the fee to take into account the actual time
taken plus the tipping fees and environmental charges we have to pay.
But no VAT.
| And what if we want a quote without the initial assessment? |
An alternative to a physical assessment but dependant on accuracy of the photographs.
We reserve the right to adjust a quote if they mislead us as to the details of the task.
Wide angle shots including as much of the contents as possible and not forgetting inside
cupboards, drawers, attics, garages and outbuildings.
E-mail them to dh@northernclearance.com.
We reserve the right to adjust a quote if they mislead us as to the details of the task.
Wide angle shots including as much of the contents as possible and not forgetting inside
cupboards, drawers, attics, garages and outbuildings.
E-mail them to dh@northernclearance.com.
| Can we send photographs via e-mail instead? |
Are you registered with the environment agency and do you have full liability insurance?
Are you locally based or based elsewhere and trying to cover a massive area (even
nationwide). One company uses many websites implying they are based in specific towns but
are really only based in one City not even in Yorkshire.
Can we see testimonials from satisfied clients?
Is the quote set in all circumstances or are there any circumstances where I may have to
pay more?
Do you charge VAT and is it included in quoted price? Do you give an allowance for items of
value?
Will you clear all the contents or are you limited to how much you can carry?
If I have to make an assessment of the size of vehicle required what happens if I
underestimate?
(0ne competitors answer is " If there is any excess waste left over once the van is full we will
arrange for a skip to be delivered which we will fill for you free of charge, but you will have to
pay for the skip hire and any permit that may be necessary")
What do you do with the items of value you have not made an allowance for and got free.
For our answers to these and other questions click on FAQ
Are you locally based or based elsewhere and trying to cover a massive area (even
nationwide). One company uses many websites implying they are based in specific towns but
are really only based in one City not even in Yorkshire.
Can we see testimonials from satisfied clients?
Is the quote set in all circumstances or are there any circumstances where I may have to
pay more?
Do you charge VAT and is it included in quoted price? Do you give an allowance for items of
value?
Will you clear all the contents or are you limited to how much you can carry?
If I have to make an assessment of the size of vehicle required what happens if I
underestimate?
(0ne competitors answer is " If there is any excess waste left over once the van is full we will
arrange for a skip to be delivered which we will fill for you free of charge, but you will have to
pay for the skip hire and any permit that may be necessary")
What do you do with the items of value you have not made an allowance for and got free.
For our answers to these and other questions click on FAQ
We guarantee we will attend an assessment appointment and a house clearance
at the time and date specified.
We will always clear your property completely and leave it tidy and ready for
sale or transfer, with the minimum of fuss and at the fee quoted.
at the time and date specified.
We will always clear your property completely and leave it tidy and ready for
sale or transfer, with the minimum of fuss and at the fee quoted.
| Why we prefer to assess before quoting - to safeguard you. |
| When comparing service and getting quotes ask the following. |
We don't want to place the emphasis on you to assess a situation you may never have
come across before.
We don't expect you to decide what is a lot or a little clutter, or how big a van WE will
need and is there space for it, or how long a job may take.
We want to give you the best price possible, not one that is hedged to take into account
all the possibilities.
We consider it dishonest how some firms have hidden get out clauses allowing increases if
you get it wrong.
We want to give a written binding quote.
We make an allowance on items we can assess but cannot otherwise.
We want to give you peace of mind as to all the job entails and how we will handle it .
We are happy to put in extra effort and go those extra miles to make sure you are well
served.
come across before.
We don't expect you to decide what is a lot or a little clutter, or how big a van WE will
need and is there space for it, or how long a job may take.
We want to give you the best price possible, not one that is hedged to take into account
all the possibilities.
We consider it dishonest how some firms have hidden get out clauses allowing increases if
you get it wrong.
We want to give a written binding quote.
We make an allowance on items we can assess but cannot otherwise.
We want to give you peace of mind as to all the job entails and how we will handle it .
We are happy to put in extra effort and go those extra miles to make sure you are well
served.
BEWARE !!
When comparing websites watch out for web pages that say one thing and another called
"terms and conditions" in another place (usually not obvious and in small print) which
contradicts or allows increases in price.
Wonder why they will not make an allowance for items of value
Also look carefully into National Associations. Make sure they are national and not set up
by and representing a company or companies trading under different names.
Always make sure you receive written confirmation of the quote and any terms.
When comparing websites watch out for web pages that say one thing and another called
"terms and conditions" in another place (usually not obvious and in small print) which
contradicts or allows increases in price.
Wonder why they will not make an allowance for items of value
Also look carefully into National Associations. Make sure they are national and not set up
by and representing a company or companies trading under different names.
Always make sure you receive written confirmation of the quote and any terms.
0800 988 3209
(Free from landline, chargeable from mobile)
(please allow up to 15 seconds for connection)
alternative mobile 07768 067433
EMAIL : dh@northernclearance.com
(Free from landline, chargeable from mobile)
(please allow up to 15 seconds for connection)
alternative mobile 07768 067433
EMAIL : dh@northernclearance.com
What standard of service can I expect from Town Or Country?
| We are proud of the fact that in 4 years we have never missed an assessment appointment. 97% of quotes are accepted. We have never let a client down by not turning up for a house or commercial contents clearance on the specified day or not removed everything commissioned to clear. We are proud of our testimonials and our client base We have never received a verbal or written complaint about our service. |
messy
skip
skip
All clothing, bedding
and unsaleable but
usable furniture and
white goods are
given to charity or
animal shelters.
and unsaleable but
usable furniture and
white goods are
given to charity or
animal shelters.
Teams based in and
operating from York,
Selby, Leeds, Ripon
Harrogate, Malton,
Wetherby, Pickering,
Thirsk, Knaresborough,
Market Weighton and
surrounding villages do
clearances from houses,
offices,shops, factories
and warehouses.
operating from York,
Selby, Leeds, Ripon
Harrogate, Malton,
Wetherby, Pickering,
Thirsk, Knaresborough,
Market Weighton and
surrounding villages do
clearances from houses,
offices,shops, factories
and warehouses.
Our employed operative
teams are
Local to towns they
operate in
Fully trained and following
legal procedures
Remunerated to a proper
standard
Encouraged to use their
initiative
Appreciated by clients in
testimonials
teams are
Local to towns they
operate in
Fully trained and following
legal procedures
Remunerated to a proper
standard
Encouraged to use their
initiative
Appreciated by clients in
testimonials
Weekend assessments and /
or house clearances an option
or house clearances an option
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Wighill Park
Featherbed Lane
Tadcaster
LS24 8BN
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Wighill Park
Featherbed Lane
Tadcaster
LS24 8BN
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| Important facts about us |
| The truthful answer is maybe or maybe not To conduct a clearance we incur costs - labour, transport and tipping fees. We need to recoup these costs and make a profit. If the second hand value of items a) exceeds the costs we pay the client b) equals the costs we remove everything for free c) is lower than costs we reduce the fee in an agreed way. If there is no second hand value then there is no fee reduction. So the answer: it depends on the size of property, its position, and many other factors AND the quantity and value of the items inside. Without an assessment we can't determine the value of items so any telephone quote is meaningless. We want to give you a written binding quote so please ask us to attend for a free assessment. Fill out our CONTACT US form on this link Remember the old adage - "Anyone can do a job cheaper and worse and the person who considers price alone are these men's lawful prey". Our testimonials prove we have satisfied our clients on a cost basis, on our fairness when valuing assets and our service. |
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