Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey and list items for removal, noting bulky, electrical or hazardous goods

• disassemble wardrobes, beds and flat‑pack furniture where safe and label fixings

• protect floors and remaining furniture with blankets and moving equipment

• carry items through property and down stairs to van, using straps and two‑man lifts as needed

• transport waste to a licensed facility or recycling centre and provide a waste transfer note for larger jobs

• handle soiled or contaminated items with PPE and follow contamination disposal procedures

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small single‑item removals or single‑room clearances typically take 1–3 hours; full‑house clearances or jobs with many heavy items, long stair carries or restricted access typically take 3–8 hours or longer depending on volume and site constraints

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• what insurance do you carry for public liability and goods in transit

• how do you charge — call‑out, per operative or per van, and are there minimums

• will you provide a waste transfer note and where will waste be taken

• can you dismantle and reassemble furniture and is that included in the price

• are there extra charges for stair carries, narrow access or lift bookings

• how do you handle contaminated items, mattresses or items suspected of asbestos

How to Avoid Surprises

• measure doorways, corridors and stair widths and send photos in advance

• clear routes and remove small obstacles the day before the job

• reserve close parking or get loading permits to avoid parking penalties

• separate electricals, mattresses and hazardous items and tell the trader before arrival

• check block or building rules for access times, lift booking and neighbour notifications