How much does a house clearance cost in Cardiff? (2026 prices)
A house clearance in Cardiff costs about £275–£375 for a one-bed and £640–£865 for a typical three-bed. The price depends on how many rooms there are, how full they are, and whether the loft, garage or shed are included. Tip fees are a big part of it.
Checked 7 October 2026 · Honest HQ, Cardiff and South Wales
Guide prices in Cardiff
| House clearance | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One room or a bedsit | £190 – £260 |
| 1-bed flat or house | £275 – £375 |
| 2-bed | £410 – £560 |
| 3-bed | £640 – £865 |
| 4-bed or bigger | £920 – £1,240 |
Guide prices including VAT, worked out for Cardiff from the same price list our quotes use. Your exact price comes from a few taps.
What changes the price
Volume more than anything. A lived-in three-bed fills a large van two or three times over, and every load costs tip fees on top of labour and fuel.
Access. An upstairs flat with no lift takes longer than a house with a front door onto the street, and Cardiff’s terraces with rear lanes are often quicker than the front.
What’s in it. Furniture someone can use can go to charity, and metal and electricals are recycled. Sofas and armchairs cost more to get rid of, because the flame-retardant chemicals in them mean they have to be burned, not buried.
Can you get a house clearance for free?
Not a whole house. Charities such as furniture reuse shops may collect good furniture for free if it still has its fire-safety label, but they won’t take the rest.
The council will collect up to six bulky items for a fee (£5 booking plus £15 for one or two items, up to £45 for five or six), but it won’t clear a house, garden waste, rubble or pianos. Its two recycling centres are free, but everything has to fit in your car boot and you have to book. Cardiff Council has the details.
Do house clearance firms pay you for things?
Only if there’s something genuinely valuable, and even then it usually comes off the price rather than as cash. If you think something is worth money, have it valued or sell it before the clearance.
Where does everything go?
Good furniture to reuse charities, metal to scrap, electricals and paint to the right recycling routes, and the rest to a licensed waste site. Whoever you pay to take rubbish away, check they are a registered waste carrier first. In Wales you can be fined £300 if your rubbish is fly-tipped by someone you didn’t check, and far more if it goes to court. It takes a minute on the Natural Resources Wales register.
Questions people ask
How long does a house clearance take?
Most houses are done in a day. Very full houses, or ones with a loft and garage, can take two.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many people leave a key. Set aside anything you want kept first, and you’ll get photos when it’s done.
Can you clear a house after someone has died?
Yes. Tell us what needs keeping, such as paperwork, photos and anything for the family, and we’ll work round it.
Sources
- Cardiff Council: bulky items
- Cardiff Council: recycling centres
- Natural Resources Wales: check a waste carrier
Council rules change. We checked these on 7 October 2026.