Void property clearance for landlords
Void property clearance for landlords is a licensed clearance service that empties a rental property between tenancies, removing the furniture, appliances and rubbish left behind so cleaning, repairs and re-letting can start. DrClear House Clearance carries out landlord clearances across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with a written quote and a Waste Transfer Note. End-of-tenancy clearance starts from £375.
The same service is available to private landlords, portfolio landlords, letting agents and property managers:
- Written quote: DrClear confirms the total price before work begins, with no undisclosed labour or disposal charges added on the day.
- Several properties, one invoice: several properties can be scheduled in sequence and invoiced together.
- A record of what left the property: every clearance comes with a record of the categories removed and an itemised invoice. An itemised list of each item removed is available on request.
- Final sweep included: the property is swept and left tidy. Deep cleaning is available if booked separately.
What landlords get from a void property clearance
A void property costs rent every week it sits empty. The clearance is the first job in the turnaround, because cleaners, decorators and inventory clerks all need empty rooms.
Clearance of everything left behind
The team clears whole properties or single rooms: sofas, beds and mattresses, wardrobes, white goods such as fridges, freezers and washing machines, clothing, bin bags and loose rubbish. Lofts, garages, sheds and gardens are cleared on the same visit, so the exterior meets the check-out standard as well as the rooms.
An itemised list for deposit disputes
The itemised list of each item removed is provided on request. It gives a landlord a written account of what was in the property when the tenancy ended, which is useful evidence if the deposit is disputed.
Items of value
The customer decides what happens to items of value. They can be offset against the clearance fee, the proceeds can be passed to the customer, or the items can be disposed of.
Belongings a former tenant leaves behind
Goods a tenant leaves behind do not automatically become the landlord’s to dispose of. Under section 12 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977, the route to selling uncollected goods requires the person holding them to give the owner notice before the goods are sold (or to have taken reasonable steps to trace the owner), which often means holding them for the notice period.
DrClear does not store a departing tenant’s belongings and does not hold goods for a notice period. Giving notice, and deciding when the goods can be cleared, stays with the landlord. Where ownership of the goods is unclear, take advice from a solicitor before booking. Once the goods are yours to clear, DrClear clears them.
Your duty of care as a landlord
A landlord clearing a let property is transferring waste. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 34 requires that waste is transferred only to an authorised person, with a written description of the waste. A registered waste carrier is an authorised person.
DrClear holds an Environment Agency upper-tier waste carrier registration, CBDU549477, and issues a Waste Transfer Note on every clearance, giving you a documented record of the waste transfer to support your duty of care. Read how Waste Transfer Notes work.
Legal disclaimer: this section summarises the law in England and Wales and is not legal advice. For advice on your own position, seek independent advice from a qualified solicitor or environmental consultant.
Reusable furniture and appliances go to reuse and charity routes first, and DrClear achieves 95% landfill diversion by volume.
How a landlord clearance runs
1. Send photographs
Send the property address and photographs or a video walkthrough of each room.
2. Receive a written quote
A written quote comes back based on the volume of items and the access at the property.
3. Book the date
Same-day and next-day availability depends on the number of jobs already booked for that day. DrClear collects the keys from your letting agent, returns them once the property is clear, and takes time-stamped photographs before and after the job.
4. Clearance and paperwork
The team clears the property, sweeps it, and issues the Waste Transfer Note and itemised invoice. Founder Krzysztof Szczesny leads every job personally.
Flats and apartments
Upper-floor flats with shared stairwells and no lift need a different plan for carrying items down. See flat clearance, from £475, and the full end-of-tenancy clearance service for tenants and landlords.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I clear a tenant’s belongings as soon as they leave?
Not always. Goods left behind do not automatically become the landlord’s, and section 12 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 requires notice to the owner, or reasonable steps to trace them, before uncollected goods are sold. DrClear does not store goods or run the notice period. Take legal advice if ownership is unclear.
Can you clear several properties for one landlord?
Yes. Several properties can be scheduled in sequence and invoiced together. Letting agents and property managers can use the same arrangement for units across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Solihull.
Is cleaning included?
A final sweep is included, and the property is left swept and tidy. Deep cleaning is available if booked separately. Book the clearance first, then the cleaners, because they need empty rooms.
How much does a void property clearance cost?
End-of-tenancy clearance starts from £375. The quote depends on the volume of items, the item types and the access. The total price is confirmed before work begins. DrClear is not VAT-registered, so no VAT is added to the quoted price.
Get a free photo quote
Send photographs of the property and receive a written quote. Get a free photo quote or call 07958 429751, Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00.