Most lofts collect things slowly. A suitcase here, a box of school reports there, a Christmas tree that has not seen daylight in a decade. Before long the space is full, the hatch is hard to reach and nobody wants to be the one to go up. Our loft clearance service in North East England takes that job off your hands, whether the attic is a neat boarded room or a dark crawl space of joists and insulation.
We work in lofts of every kind, from terraced houses in Gateshead to larger family homes in Northumberland. If you are not sure what is up there, that is fine. Tell us roughly what you remember and, if you can, send us a photo through the hatch.
What our loft clearance includes
- Safe access with suitable ladders, and careful handling through the hatch
- Removal of boxes, old furniture, luggage, toys, decorations and general clutter
- Bulky items such as old beds, wardrobes, fish tanks and bits of old DIY
- Sorting as we go, so keepsakes and paperwork can be set aside for you
- A sweep of the area once it is empty, so you can see what you have
If the contents include loose insulation, old chemicals or anything you are unsure about, please mention it when you call. We will tell you honestly what we can take and what may need a specialist.
Boarded, part-boarded and unboarded lofts
Boarded lofts
A fully boarded loft is the simplest. We can walk the floor, bring items to the hatch and pass them down in a steady chain. Heavy pieces are broken down where that is safe, so nothing is forced or dropped.
Unboarded lofts
Where there are only joists, we are careful about where weight goes. Ceilings below are not designed to take a person’s footing, so we use the joists, move slowly and bring items to the hatch by hand. It can take a little longer, and we would rather it did than risk a foot through your landing ceiling.
Because every attic is different, the best way to get an accurate quote is to send photos. Please do not climb up yourself if you are not confident, and never step between joists.
Sorting through the memories
A loft is often where a family keeps what it cannot quite part with: baby clothes, school projects, wedding albums, a parent’s old letters. We never treat these as rubbish. If you would like to be there, we can pass boxes down and you can look through them at your own pace. If you cannot be, we will set aside photographs, documents, jewellery, medals and anything that looks personal or valuable, so you can go through them later.
Loft clearances are also common when a property has been inherited. If that is your situation, our bereavement house clearance and probate house clearance pages explain how we support families through the whole property.
How it works on the day
We like at least 48 hours’ notice, although most people book a week or two ahead. If you have an urgent timeline, such as a sudden house sale, tell us and we will do our best to help. We aim to arrive at 9am. A typical loft takes a few hours, depending on how full it is and how easy the hatch is to use.
If you cannot be at home, we can collect keys from your solicitor, estate agent or a neighbour and return them once the work is done. Our pricing is simple and covers staff wages, fuel and recycling-centre fees. Each of our vans holds around 1.5 tonnes, roughly the same as four 8-yard builder’s skips, which is plenty for most lofts. If there is more than one van trip’s worth, a second load costs 50% of the fee, which covers the extra recycling-centre costs.
What happens to what comes out of your loft
We sort everything. Usable furniture, toys, books and clothing are donated to charity or reused, and we support Children North East, Barnardo’s, St Oswald’s Hospice, Butterwick Hospice, the British Heart Foundation and Mind. Metals and other materials are recycled, and what remains goes to licensed recycling centres and waste facilities. You can read more on our recycling and responsible disposal page.
Areas we cover and related services
We clear lofts across the whole of the North East. Popular areas include Newcastle, Durham, Darlington, Hexham and Middlesbrough, and you can find your own town in our areas we cover list.
If the loft is only part of the job, we can also help with the garage or the rest of the home through our full house clearance service.
Ready to talk it through? Call us on 07898 719 509 or send a few photos by WhatsApp to the same number, and we will give you a free, no-obligation quote.
