When a loved one has died, the house must be emptied. This is something people often outsource to a professional, but of course there are certain costs involved. The cost of clearing the house after death depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of belongings and the size of the house. Below we explain what the average costs are, how the costs are structured and how you can save on the cost of a house clearance.
Cost of house clearance after death
The cost of emptying a home after a death depends on several factors. The main factors are the size of the home and the amount of belongings. The cost of emptying senior living rooms averages between €150 and €350. For small homes with 1 to 2 rooms, the cost averages between €150 and €550. Single-family homes cost an average of €600 to €1500 and for large homes (with more than 3 bedrooms) the cost averages between €750 and €2000.
| Type woning | Gemiddelde kosten woningontruiming |
|---|---|
| Senioren kamer | €250 tot €450 |
| Kleine woning (1 tot 2 kamers) | €250 tot €650 |
| Eengezinswoning | €700 tot €1600 |
| Grote woning (meer dan 3 slaapkamers) | €850 tot €2000 |
Please note that these are average costs. This table is mainly to give an estimate of what a house clearance might cost for you. To get a more precise estimate please contact us. We always give a free quote with a fixed price agreed upon in advance.
How is the price determined?
The cost of clearing a home depends on several factors. The most important factors are the size of the house and the amount of stuff. Large homes with lots of stuff are simply a lot more work to empty and clean up than small homes with less stuff. Here are some of the factors that determine the price of house clearance:
- Size of home and amount of stuff
- State of the home – For example, are there minor repairs needed?
- Personnel costs – Depending on the size of the job, several staff members should be involved
- Waste disposal costs – How much waste to take away
However, every house clearance is customized. Every situation is different and therefore the price depends on a combination
This is how you can save on the cost of clearing the house
To save on the cost of emptying a house after a death, you can do several things. For example, you can do certain things yourself beforehand so that the house emptying can be faster. You can also sell items, for example, to cover some of the costs.
- Sort well in advance: By properly sorting items into what may be gone and what must be kept, the process can be faster
- Removing small items yourself: By removing some smaller items from the home yourself beforehand, you will save the house clearance company a lot of work.
- Sell valuables: You can cover (part of) the cost by already selling some valuables yourself.
Free house clearance after death, is it possible?
Emptying a house for free after death is possible, but unfortunately not common. This is because there are a lot of costs involved in emptying the house for the house clearance company. Think of personnel costs, disposal costs, etc. It is possible that the value of the household effects may cover (part of) the costs. Read our article Free house clearance – is it possible? for more information.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of vacating a home after death
After death, the immediate heirs are responsible for clearing the property. Want to make sure you are responsible for this? Then read our article: Emptying house after death – Who is responsible?
An eviction can vary from one day, to a week or sometimes even several weeks in the case of large jobs. It depends on the amount of belongings, condition of the home and size of the property.
An eviction usually takes place several weeks after you contact us. Does the eviction have to take place quickly? Let us know and we will always take this into account. We also offer emergency evictions when a home needs to be put back into good condition quickly.
Sure! You decide which items you keep and which items you want removed. You can do this, for example, by sorting and labeling in advance, or by rearranging the items you want to keep prior to the clearance.
