Single rooms to full properties · free no-obligation quote
A house clearance is rarely just a job. It is usually a bereavement, a move into care, a divorce, or a family finally tackling something that has been building for years. We have done hundreds of them, and the thing that matters most is not the wagon — it is turning up when we said we would, treating the contents with respect, and leaving the property genuinely clear.
A single bedroom, a garage, a loft, or every room from the attic to the shed. We work to whatever brief you give us.
Paperwork, photographs, jewellery and documents get set aside for you rather than loaded. We will always flag anything that looks like it matters.
Some clearances are private. If you would rather we were low-key about it, say so and we will be.
The property is swept and left ready for the valuer, the agent or the new tenant.
Clearing a parent's or relative's home is a hard few days and the logistics are the last thing you want to be thinking about. We work to your pace. If you need a week to go through things before we start, that is fine. If you would rather we handled all of it and simply set aside anything personal we find, that is fine too — and it is what most families ask for.
We put documents, photographs, letters, jewellery, medals and anything that looks personal or valuable into a box for you rather than making a judgement call about it. Solicitors and executors ask us for this regularly, and we are used to working alongside probate timescales and property sales.
These need a different approach and we do not treat them like an ordinary clearance. They take longer, they need more people, and they often need doing in stages so the person living there can cope with the pace. We do not judge, we do not comment, and we do not rush anybody. If you are arranging this on behalf of a family member or as a support worker, tell us what the situation is when you ring and we will plan it properly, including working with the occupant on what stays.
Tenants leave things behind. Often quite a lot of things. We clear properties between tenancies quickly and quietly, sweep up, and get you the transfer note for your records. We work with letting agents and property managers across Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, St Helens and Liverpool on ongoing arrangements — if you manage a portfolio, ask about an account. There is more detail on our end of tenancy page.
Not everything is rubbish, and we do not treat it as though it is. Furniture in usable condition, working white goods, books, tools and household goods are passed on where there is somewhere sensible for them to go. What is left is taken to a licensed transfer station, sorted, and recycled as far as it can be — metals, timber, cardboard, textiles and electrical items all have a route that is not landfill.
If there are items you want valued rather than cleared, tell us early. We are not valuers, but we will happily leave anything you have flagged and let you get someone in.
House clearances are quoted per job, not by the hour, because an hourly rate gives us an incentive to be slow and that is not a relationship anyone wants. The price depends on the volume, the access — a third-floor flat with no lift is not a bungalow — and how much of the contents is heavy or awkward. We will come and look at a full property, give you a written figure, and stick to it.
Where a property is largely full of one type of waste, a skip on the drive can work out cheaper if you have people to load it. We will tell you if that is the case. We would rather give you the right advice and get the next job than sell you the wrong service today.
Several of these we will still take away — just as a separate collection, because they have to go to a different licensed facility. Ring and ask.
For a full property we will usually come and see it. It takes twenty minutes and means the quote is right.
No hourly rates that creep. One figure for the job, with anything unusual flagged before you agree.
Usually a day, sometimes two for a large property. We work room by room so you can see progress.
Usable furniture and goods are passed on where we can. The rest is sorted and recycled at a licensed facility.
BeforeAfter
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Questions
The questions we get asked most about this service.
7 of 7 questions
Describe the job and we will tell you which size, or whether a skip is even the right answer. No obligation, no sales patter.
Two ways to get rid of it
Load it yourself into a skip on the drive, or leave it where it is and we will carry it out. Either way you see the price before you commit to anything.
What people say
Fast efficient and cheap price. Friendly and helpful. You have the skip for 2 weeks so you don’t feel pressured to fill and return quickly. I’ve had 2 skips so far and will soon be ordering another. Thanks again would recommend to anyone in fact I already have been asked for your contact number and passed it on
Great service provided. I queried a price and within 2 hours the skip was on my driveway which is amazing on a normal day nevermind in this heat! Lovely to communicate with and gentleman who delivered was so lovely. Would highly recommend - thank you!
Amazing service. Was delivered within about 2 hours of initial phone call. Extremely helpful and friendly upon delivery. Very reasonable prices and collected within an hour of calling too. 100% would recommend to anyone and will be using again in the future
Great service provided. I queried a price and within 2 hours the skip was on my driveway which is amazing on a normal day nevermind in this heat! Lovely to communicate with and gentleman who delivered was so lovely. Would highly recommend - thank you!
Fast efficient and cheap price. Friendly and helpful. You have the skip for 2 weeks so you don’t feel pressured to fill and return quickly. I’ve had 2 skips so far and will soon be ordering another. Thanks again would recommend to anyone in fact I already have been asked for your contact number and passed it on
I would highly recommend Smiths Waste Removals & Skip Hire, placed the enquiry on their site and someone was talking to me with in minutes. They went above and beyond by asking for photos on what i needed the skip for so they could advise on what size I needed, very friendly and helpful through out the whole experience, reasonably priced aswell, i wouldn't use anyone else now.
We’ve used Smiths removals a few times now, always arrive when they say they will and do an excellent job! Reasonable pricing and very friendly! Highly recommended
We’ve used Smiths removals a few times now, always arrive when they say they will and do an excellent job! Reasonable pricing and very friendly! Highly recommended
Lovely family owned business. The owner came and appraised the job first so that there is was no financial surprises. All of the fellas were professional and friendly and did a fantastic job. My garden looks transformed. Thank you so much! Even my doggies are fans!
I've used smiths waste removals & skip hire a few times now and honestly wouldn't go anywhere else. Reliable, professional and always turn up when they say they will which is rare these days. Booked a skip in runcorn and it was straightforward and had a few waste removals jobs previous. Great lads and top service every time
Lovely family owned business. The owner came and appraised the job first so that there is was no financial surprises. All of the fellas were professional and friendly and did a fantastic job. My garden looks transformed. Thank you so much! Even my doggies are fans!
We have been using smiths waste and skip hire for a while now and they have always been polite, professional and most importantly on time and reliable with dropping off and picking up skips! There skips are always in excellent condition too which is a bonus!! Highly recommend 5 star company!! Thanks lads 👍
I’ve used these guys since i started my Plumbing business and they have always been reliable, hard working and consistent! Reliable people are hard to come by nowadays and i can rely on these lads to get the job done on time every time. Thank you for today fitting me in at short notice and getting my own garden cleared so i could get on with other work.
Hired a skip from Smith's waste removals, was dropped off promptly and collected again same day I phoned. Great lads to deal with and very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend, and will definitely using again in the future. Thank you
We have been using smiths waste and skip hire for a while now and they have always been polite, professional and most importantly on time and reliable with dropping off and picking up skips! There skips are always in excellent condition too which is a bonus!! Highly recommend 5 star company!! Thanks lads 👍
We have used Smiths Wate Removals multiple times now and highly recommend their services. Great communication, customer service and friendly staff.
We are clearing our back garden and had a lot of waste which Smiths Waste Removals came and quoted for within a couple of hours then came back the next day and cleared the lot. Excellent service, very professional and very competitive on price. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. Thank you for an excellent job well done.
Book in two minutes
Tell us what needs shifting. We will give you a fixed price and a slot, usually the same day you ask.
Service area
We run out of Runcorn, covering Cheshire, Merseyside and the edges of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Delivery is included in the skip price within 10 miles — past that there is a straightforward per-mile charge, worked out from your postcode before you pay.
