What A Garage Clearance Can Include
Typical garage contents include boxes, furniture, shelving, bicycles, tools, garden equipment, car parts, timber, DIY offcuts and household rubbish. The customer identifies what is staying and what is being removed; we do not make disposal decisions about valuable tools, documents or personal items.
Show hidden corners, overhead storage and cupboards so the quote is not based only on the visible front layer.
Garages, Lock-Ups And Storage Units
We can assess attached garages, detached garages, rented lock-ups, workshops and storage units. Provide access times, gate codes, vehicle restrictions and the distance from the unit to the loading position.
Where the owner cannot attend, key access and written removal instructions must be agreed before the job.
Paint, Chemicals, Fuel And Gas Bottles
Garages often contain restricted items. Paint, solvents, oils, fuel, pesticides, batteries, gas bottles, extinguishers and unknown liquids must be photographed and declared. Never place them inside bags or boxes to make them look like general waste.
Some can be accepted with specific arrangements and charges; others require a specialist route.
Tyres, Car Parts And Heavy Equipment
Tyres have separate disposal charges. Engines, gearboxes, machinery, safes, large compressors and dense metal need dimensions and estimated weight. A normal cage van may not be suitable for exceptionally heavy equipment.
Access And Dismantling
Tell us if the garage is down an alley, behind a property, across soft ground or inside a height-restricted car park. Shelving or furniture that will not pass through the opening may need basic dismantling, which must be included in the quote.
Full Clearance Or Selected Zones
A garage does not have to be emptied completely. We can clear one wall, the floor area, overhead storage or selected labelled items. For partial jobs, use coloured tape or written photographs to distinguish retained property from the removal pile.
If the garage contains inherited tools, vehicle documents, keys, photographs or collectable items, the owner should inspect them before the crew begins. The collection team cannot value or authenticate personal possessions.
Workshops And Commercial Garages
Small workshops and commercial garages can contain denser and more specialised waste than household storage. List machinery, batteries, oils, welding equipment, compressed-gas cylinders, sharp metal and vehicle components individually. Some items need specialist lifting or disposal and may not suit a normal garage-clearance load.
Where a unit is on an industrial estate, provide gate access, opening hours, vehicle restrictions and the distance from the unit to the loading point.
Clear Volume Pricing For Suitable Loads
Our published cage-van prices are a useful starting point for ordinary, light and mixed waste. The final quote depends on the photographs or video, waste type, weight, access, parking, loading time, specialist items and the number of loads required. Heavy rubble, concrete, bricks, tiles, dense metal and other weight-led loads are assessed separately so the correct vehicle and disposal route can be planned.
Up to approx. 2-yard skip / estate-car boot space
Up to approx. 4-yard skip
Up to approx. 6–8-yard skip
Up to approx. 8–13-yard skip
Up to approx. 13–18-yard cage-van load
Important: these guide prices apply where the material, weight, access and loading time suit the selected load size. Sofas, mattresses, refrigeration equipment, tyres, paint, gas bottles and other specialist items can have additional disposal charges. We explain these before the collection is confirmed.
What To Send For An Accurate Quote
A clear photo or short video usually gives us the information needed to quote quickly. Please include:
- All waste from more than one angle, including anything hidden behind other items.
- The postcode and preferred collection date.
- Floor level, lift availability, stairs, narrow hallways, garden access or loading restrictions.
- Whether parking is directly outside and whether a loading bay, permit or concierge booking is required.
- Any very heavy, electrical, upholstered, refrigerated, liquid, sharp or unusual items.
- Whether items need dismantling before they can be removed.
Accurate information protects the agreed price and helps us send the right crew, vehicle and equipment.
Licensed And Responsible Waste Removal
London Waste Van operates as a licensed waste carrier. Collected material is taken through appropriate licensed waste and recycling routes. Commercial customers, landlords and trades can request the collection details needed for their records, including waste-transfer documentation where applicable.
We do not knowingly mix hazardous or restricted material into ordinary waste. Asbestos, clinical waste, unknown chemicals, fuel, pressurised containers and similar items must be disclosed before booking so we can confirm whether we can help or whether a specialist contractor is required.
