House clearance in Cardiff: costs and council limits
Emptying a whole house, a rental or a relative's home in Cardiff? Here's the cost and the council rules that slow you down.
- A clearance is priced by how much is in the property, not by the postcode
- The council bulky collection caps each booking at six items and adds a £5 fee every time
- A van or trailer at the tip gets one booked visit a month
- Sign-written and commercial vehicles are barred from the household tips
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Why the council route is slow
Suppose a three bed house needs emptying. At six items a booking, with £15, £30 or £45 plus a £5 fee, you would need many bookings across several weeks. Each tip run needs a booked slot, items have to fit in a car boot, and a van gets one visit a month. Nothing on the council pages we checked covers a whole property. See council bulky collection and van and trailer rules.
What it costs
| Size of job | Typical UK range |
|---|---|
| One room or studio | £300 to £500 |
| Partly full 2 to 3 bed home | £500 to £900 |
| Full 3 to 4 bed house | £900 to £1,500 |
| Hoarded property | Often over £3,000 |
This guide explains what moves the price. Probate, a landlord's end of tenancy or a parent's home are covered in clearing a house after a death.
Hiring a clearer
- The council advice is to check the company is a registered waste carrier with Natural Resources Wales
- Ask where the waste is going. The council says not to use anyone who will not tell you
- Get a waste transfer note and keep it. More in fly-tipping and your duty of care
- Settle in advance whether stairs, parking and a final sweep are in the price
Getting quotes
- Put your postcode and the size of the home in the form
- A licensed company covering your part of Cardiff phones you
- Agree a price and a date
- Keep the transfer note once the job is done
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