Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Agree items for removal and confirm if any items are being kept

• protect floors and doorways and route items safely to the vehicle

• disassemble freestanding furniture where agreed to get it through tight spaces

• load, secure and transport furniture and cardboard to the agreed disposal or recycling facility

• separate cardboard for recycling and flatten or bundle as required

• handle contaminated or damp items with PPE and advise if items are refused or incur extra disposal costs

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small job or single bulky item 30–60 minutes; typical flat or small clear-out 1–3 hours; larger house clear-outs 3–6 hours or more. Factors that extend time include stairs and narrow access, need to dismantle items, parking distance or restrictions, and extra sorting for recycling or hazardous items

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured and do you have public liability and goods-in-transit cover?

• What disposal route will you use and are disposal charges included in the quote?

• How many operatives will attend and what is your estimated time on site?

• Do you charge extra for stair carries, narrow access or dismantling large items?

• Are there any items you won’t take (e.g. mattresses, hazardous waste) or that incur higher fees?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear routes and remove loose items from halls and stairways

• book or reserve parking close to the property and tell the crew about restrictions

• measure doorways, lifts and stair widths for large items before the job

• label items that need dismantling and keep small fixings in a bag for collection

• tell the crew about damp, mould, contamination or pets so PPE and refusal risks can be assessed