Probate and house clearance after a death in Bury
Clearing a relative's home in Bury after a death, checked against Bury Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
- Check with the executor before anything is removed
- Bury's £49 collection covers five counted items, from the front only
- Nothing is collected from inside a flat
- A licensed clearer can empty the home and give a receipt for the estate
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Before you start
- Get the go-ahead from the executor or solicitor
- Search drawers, coat pockets, boxes and the loft for the will, deeds, bank and pension letters
- Set aside photos, jewellery and keepsakes
- Read the meters and let the council and utilities know the home is empty
The council collection
The Bury bulky collection is £49 for up to five items, counted by size, and not refundable. Bury says items must be left whole at your usual bin point, front garden or driveway, and it will not collect from a back garden, yard, shed, garage or from inside a property, including flats. That makes it hard to use for a flat or a home where nobody can carry furniture out.
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A good clearer will work through each room, keep what you have set aside, pass on what can be reused and dispose of the rest legally. Check their waste carrier licence and get the price in writing. The executor will need the receipt.
Costs
| Home | Rough UK guide |
|---|---|
| Flat | £300 to £500 |
| Two or three bed, part full | £500 to £900 |
| Three or four bed, full | £900 to £1,500 |
See also clearing a house after a death.
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