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Emptying house after passing
At JHC House Clearance, we understand how overwhelming it can be to empty a home after the death of a loved one. We are here to help you navigate through this difficult time and make the house clearance as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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Who is responsible for emptying the house after death?
Upon the death of a loved one, the responsibility for vacating the home and covering incidental expenses usually rests with the heirs.
If a will has not been drawn up, the law provides a specific arrangement whereby only the spouse, registered partner and blood relatives are considered heirs.
In the event that your loved one did draw up a will, it will define precisely who the designated heirs are.
Emergency house clearance after death
We arrange an emergency clearance within 24 hours. Especially when the deceased person in question lives in a nursing or care center, the house clearance must be done on short notice.
Whatever the circumstances, we at JHC House Clearance understand exactly what needs to be done.
What does a house clearance after death cost?
The cost of a house clearance after death depends on several factors.
Consider, for example, the size of the home, the amount of contents to be removed, and any additional services such as cleaning, floor removal, or minor repairs.
Below is a price table with estimates by property type.
Please note that these are estimates and may differ from the actual total amount.
We like to be transparent about our prices so there are no surprises.
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Want to read more about what factors affect these costs and how to save on them?
Then read our blog article: What does a house clearance cost?
| Type woning | Gemiddelde kosten woningontruiming |
|---|---|
| Senioren kamer | €150 tot €350 |
| Kleine woning (1 tot 2 kamers) | €150 tot €550 |
| Eengezinswoning | €600 tot €1500 |
| Grote woning (meer dan 3 slaapkamers) | €750 tot €2000 |
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Clearing a house after death is quite a challenge. Hiring help can be desirable. We, from JHC House Clearance know how to handle this professionally.
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House clearance saving tips
You can sometimes save a little on the cost of house clearance by doing some preliminary work in advance.
Here are some things you can already do yourself:
- Pre-sort – Pre-sort your belongings by what should be kept, donated or discarded.
This saves time during the clearance process. - Remove small items yourself – If necessary, see if you can already dispose of some smaller items yourself, this in turn saves the house de-clutterers time.
- Sell or donate: Consider selling or donating furniture or other items.
Not only does this reduce the amount of household contents to be removed, but it can also offset some of the cost (consider the Salvation Army, for example; we often work with this as well).
- Recycling and waste disposal – By taking responsibility for separating and disposing of recyclable material or waste yourself, you can save on waste disposal costs.
Free house clearance after passing
Unfortunately, we are not often able to empty a house for free after death. It does sometimes happen that part of the cost can be covered by selling valuables. However, a completely free house clearance is not often possible. This is because there are often still costs to be incurred for cleaning and possible repairs. There are also personnel costs for the employees who do the heavy lifting. Our tip: By selling valuables yourself, you can often cover part, or sometimes even all, of the clearance costs.
What is the process for applying for a house clearance after passing?
Although the work and time available for house clearance can vary, we have a set procedure for requesting house clearance.
This way, you know exactly what to expect.
By following 4 simple steps, we can guarantee that the house clearance will be smooth and hassle-free.
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First, we will answer all your questions and schedule an appointment to view the property.
We visit your property
The home visit is completely non-binding and allows us to discuss with you what the options are.
Within 24 hours you will receive a fixed price quote
Based on the agreements made during the visit. We always work with a fixed price, so you will not be faced with unpleasant surprises afterwards.
We are ready for all your questions
Only when you are completely reassured about what to expect will you give your approval on the quote and we will start the house clearance.
What is the evacuation process after death?
Thanks to our experience in these situations, we strive to make the entire process as simple and clear as possible for you.
Any death of an acquaintance or family member is a profound event, and in these situations it is valuable to be able to rely on someone with experience and knowledge.
Step 1 – Inventory of contents.
First, we will visit with you to look at the size of the contents and discuss what needs to be done.
Often large items are already divided by inheritance and we will only look at remaining items.
You will indicate to us what should be kept and what may be done with the remaining items.
After this conversation, we determine what it will cost to vacate the home.
Are you satisfied with the quote?
Then we will get to work as soon as possible!
Step 2 – Sorting the household contents.
Before we get started with the eviction, we sort through the contents.
These items are divided into the following categories:
- Retain – items you want to keep or store think admin pieces, heirlooms or other valuable possessions
Sell – possessions in good condition can be sold - Donate – consider donating inbedo that you do not want to keep, but is still in nice condition, to the thrift store, for example
- Discarding – anything you do not retain, donate or discard will be thrown away
Step 3 – Clearing the house
After we have determined the destinations for the contents, it is time for the actual house clearance.
We take the belongings to the agreed upon locations, such as purchasing, landfill, storage or other agreed upon locations
If floor covering, carpets or mattresses can no longer be cleaned, we will remove them from the home.
Step 4 – Completion of the property
In addition, we can completely vacate the property and deliver it broom clean to the landlord or real estate agent who wants to sell the house.
Thanks to our experience in these situations, we strive to make the whole process as simple and clear as possible for you.
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What happens to contents after death?
The estate includes contents, except art collections.
If the deceased was single and no one remains in the home, it must be vacated.
Heirs often want to inherit specific household contents, such as furniture, jewelry, and antiques.
Heirs who have not yet accepted the estate should be careful about taking items with them, as this could be seen as acceptance.
For surplus usable items, we discuss with you what may be done with them.
For example, we work with the Salvation Army and can also provide storage.
An eviction often requires the disposal of waste, such as non-reusable goods.
Keep the property’s trash pass, as it is linked to the address and can cover the cost of trash disposal at no extra charge.
What does a house clearance after death cost?
The cost of emptying a house after a death depends on the size of the house and the extent of the contents.
We recommend getting in touch via our contact form, so we can send an estimate of the cost.
What is the best time to sell a house after a death?
After death, the heirs usually have an 8-month period to sell the house.
After these 8 months, you will receive a tax assessment for the property.
If the tax amount is low enough, you can consider deferring payment for 1 year.
If you need more time to make an informed decision, it may be wise to rent out the house.
This provides the flexibility to make a final decision later.