Blog Post
You can create a lot of usable space in your home by clearing out your loft, but that is much easier said than done. As an experienced clearance company, we’re going to share with you a few tips on how to take away some of the pain.
Prepare
Make sure you’re battle ready and invest in a decent dust mask, protective gloves and goggles. Lofts are dusty places, and your lungs and eyes will benefit from being covered. Also, if you don’t have decent lighting installed, make sure that you’ve got some good torches or camping lights.
Beware of dead things
At the very least there will be quite a few spiders, but look out for wasps, bees, moths, mice, bats and birds. We’ve come across everything in the past including squirrels and it’s always a bit of a shock. If you find that you have a live wasp nest, pest control will need to be used as you can get seriously hurt and if it’s bees, it’s best to use a professional bee catcher. Whilst bees are not legally protected, ethically, it best to avoid harming them where possible.
Bats are protected so cannot be exterminated or disturbed but, the good news is that all species of bats found in the UK are not ridden with harmful diseases and are actually good for the environment. If you’re looking to do some maintenance work and have bats roosting in your loft space, you must contact your local authority who can advise you on the law surrounding the protection of bats and how best to carry out the maintenance.
Do you really need it?
Old clothes, VHS player, work-out equipment, general clutter that might come in handy one day……but if you really needed it, you wouldn’t be storing it in the loft which you hardly visit.
We all accumulate stuff but if you want to create more usable space around your home, there comes a time when you need to be honest with yourself and try not get too sentimental over items. There will of course be things that you’re emotionally attached to but always ask yourself this. Would you replace it if you lost it? If the answer’s yes, then hang onto it but store it in an organised and tidy fashion.
How big is the job?
Is it just a few bin bags or a skip full?
Is there easy access, or is it a bit tricky?
Are there items that need to be disposed of correctly to avoid prosecution?
In answers to all of the above, we can help. We’ll inspect the loft and quote for everything that you’ll need, and if there is something that we can’t do, such as pest control, we can recommend professionals.
When it comes to loft clearance there are 3 simple steps.
1. Contact us
for a quote
2. Arrange a no-obligation visit
3. Loft clearance and responsible disposal.
Manor House Clearances: Big enough to cope, small enough to care.
Here are some great before & afters of a recent loft clearance we completed in Halesowen. We were recommended to the customer by a local estate agent and our job was to get the packed loft cleared, ready for the property to go on the market. At Manor House Clearances, we clear singular items, singular rooms (similar to this job) or we can tackle the entire property. We cover a range of services, including both residential and commercial properties. For all our services, click here . If you're in Worcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove and all other surrounding areas in the West Midlands - give us a call today for your FREE, NO OBLIGATION quote!
A lovely garden refresh that we completed at the end of summer! This job was done on behalf of a Landlord in Birmingham who was in need of a new fence. Here we tidied up the garden, trimming it back & clearing away any old bits that were unwanted. We then erected a brand new fence, giving the garden a tidy look, whilst being private and secure. When it comes to waste, we aim to recycle as much as possible. Metals will go to scrap merchants for recycling, green waste is turned to mulch and wood will be turned into chipping for re-use. We do clearances of all kinds, to see more of our services CLICK HERE!
Here are some pictures of a recent BIG clearance we did in Wordsley. Unfortunately, this was a deceased estate in which we cleared it top to bottom on behalf of a local estate agent. Tackling the whole house, including the loft and the garage - we disposed of any rubbish and saved any items in good condition, ready to take to charity shops. We understand how difficult it can be when a loved one passes away, leaving behind a house full of cherished belongings. Our compassionate team offer a quick and discreet clearance service to help make this difficult time a little easier. We do clearances of any kind and can help you remove just a singular item, or we can clear an entire house like this job here. Take a look at Our Services page and see the services we offer. If you live in Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove & other surrounding areas in the West Midlands - CONTACT US today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE!
This is a recent garden clearance we did for a house in Stourbridge as part of a refurbishment project. We trimmed the garden back and cleared the waste, also putting in a new fence and gate. When it comes to waste, we aim to recycle as much as possible. Metals will go to scrap merchants for recycling, green waste is turned to mulch and wood will be turned into chipping for re-use. We're a Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU271880), and fully authorised to take your waste away and dispose of it in a legal and environmentally conscious If you're in Stourbridge, Birmingham, Worcester and other surrounding areas in the West Midlands - CONTACT US TODAY for a FREE, NON OBLIGATION QUOTE!
Here are some photos of a recent clearance we completed in Norton, Stourbridge on behalf of a bathroom fitter who was fitting a new bathroom for a customer. Our job was to take the old bathroom, all the packaging from the new bathroom and any other rubbish that had accumulated. At Manor House Clearances, we offer a cost effective alternative for house clearance and waste removal, with the aim that we will recycle as much as possible. We aim to recycle 65% of the waste that we clear. We're a Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU271880), and fully authorised to take your waste away and dispose of it in a legal and environmentally conscious way. If you're in Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove, or any other surrounding areas in the West Midlands - GIVE US A CALL TODAY and we can give you a FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE for clearances of any type.
An extremely satisfying before and after photo of a clearance we did in Cradley Heath! This was for a Charity Shop who had a storage unit that was filled to the brim. We removed absolutely everything, leaving the storage unit empty. We complete clearances of any kind. Whether it be a house, a garage, storage unit or even a full warehouse - We do it all! Ranging from just a single item to a whole property, we will help you get whatever it is you need cleared. If you are in Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge and any other surrounding areas in the West Midlands - Contact Us & we can give you a FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE!
This recent job we completed was a full house clearance in Chaddesley. At the recommendation of a local Estate Agents in Hagley, we cleared this entire house for the family of the deceased estate. When doing a clearance, we aim to recycle 65% of the waste that we clear. We recycle as much waste as possible and find new homes for items in a good enough condition. We're a Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU271880), and fully authorised to take your waste away and dispose of it in a legal and environmentally conscious way. If you need help clearing your home, office, warehouse or even just a single item - Give us a call today to receive a FREE, NON-OBLIGATION QUOTE!
Here are some photos of a clearance we completed in Hagley for a repeat customer who recently bought a new home. In the new home they ripped out the existing wardrobes and carpet, which we took away. We value every customer, whether it's a single item clearance, a whole house or an entire warehouse, we'll look after you. For your FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE - Get in touch today !
Here are some photos from a recent clearance we completed in Wordsley. Unfortunately, this was a deceased estate and at the recommendation of the estate agents, we were chosen to clear the home on behalf of the family. We understand how difficult it can be when a loved one passes away, leaving behind a house full of cherished belongings. We offer a quick and discreet clearance service to help make these difficult times a little easier. If you need our help, get in contact today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION quote! We cover Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge and all surrounding areas of the West Midlands. If you're not based in the same area as the property, we will work with you to make the clearance as convenient as possible and can provide before and after photos to ensure full satisfaction.
The Manor team are back at School for this one! Clearing 2 Sheds, old toys and general rubbish for a School in Penkridge on behalf of a contractor. When it comes to waste, we aim to recycle as much as possible. Metals will go to scrap merchants for recycling, green waste is turned to mulch and wood will be turned into chipping for re-use. Any items in good condition will be taken to charity shops. We're a Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU271880), and fully authorised to take your waste away and dispose of it in a legal and environmentally conscious way. We can help you remove a single item or clear a whole unit. No job is too big, and no job is too small. For your FREE, NO OBLIGATION quote - Contact Us Today!