During my visit to the property, I will carefully evaluate any resalable items that could help offset the cost of the house clearance. In some cases, the value of certain furniture, antiques, or collectibles can be deducted from the overall cost, and on rare occasions, may even cover the full clearance price. This approach ensures you receive the best possible value while reducing unnecessary disposal.

Beyond assessing the contents, I also factor in the type of recycling required, as well as the time, labor, transportation, and disposal costs before providing a detailed quotation. By carefully planning each clearance, we ensure an efficient and environmentally responsible process that helps keep costs lower for our customers while maximizing recycling opportunities. 

Unlike many other clearance companies that use a full or part-load pricing model, we do not simply classify all waste as general waste, a costly approach that increases recycling fees. Our pricing structure is tailored to each clearance, ensuring that reusable and recyclable materials are handled appropriately, ultimately saving you money while reducing landfill waste.

Be cautious when accepting phone estimates for a house clearance. If a company quotes for one load over the phone but, on arrival, determines the clearance actually requires two loads, you could end up paying double the original estimate. Without a proper on-site assessment, this pricing method can leave customers caught out with unexpected costs. 

The full or part-load pricing model also fails to account for the size of the vehicle used. Some companies operate with small caged tippers or ex-supermarket delivery vans, while others use larger commercial trucks. The variation in vehicle capacity means that what one company considers a "full load" may be significantly smaller than another, leading to higher costs for the same job.

At N.A.C Property Clearance, we use 7.2-tonne box trucks with a 6-meter load capacity, allowing us to handle larger clearances in fewer trips. Before accepting a quote based on a full or part-load calculation, we encourage customers to compare vehicle sizes between companies. A smaller vehicle may result in more trips and higher costs, while our larger trucks help us provide a more efficient and cost-effective service.