Can I manage a Brussels house clearance without travelling?

Yes. With a video inventory, a written mandate, sealed boxes for papers and keepsakes, and a before/after photo report, the operation can run 100% remotely through to key handover to the notary or agent.

How are papers and sentimental items protected remotely?

Our teams systematically set aside official documents, family photos and affectionate small items into sealed boxes, stored or shipped abroad per your instructions. Nothing goes to the waste stream without validation.

Can furniture value reduce the bill?

Yes. Appraised furniture, old books and bric-a-brac are deducted from the quote. Remotely, valuation starts from photos then on site, with full transparency on the final deduction.

What is the average cost of a house clearance?

The cost varies depending on the quantity and value of items present. With our 3 transparent pricing options, the service can be entirely free if the value of your belongings covers our costs. Otherwise, we provide a competitive and transparent quote. Contact us for a free estimate.

Can a house clearance really be free?

It's very simple. When we come to your house, we calculate two things: 1. The cost of our work: trucks, our team's labor, disposal/recycling fees, and our business margin. 2. The value of your items: furniture, antiques, and objects we can resell. • If your items are worth EXACTLY the cost of our work = The clearance is 100% FREE. • If your items are worth MORE than our work = We clear the house AND pay you the difference. • If your items are worth LESS than our work = You pay a clear, fixed price to cover the remaining costs.

How long does it take to clear a 3-bedroom house?

Generally, a team of 2-3 people can clear a 3-bedroom house in one day (6-8 hours). For more complex cases or difficult access, this may extend to two days. We assess this during the quoting process.

What if the house is hard to access or has no lift?

This is our daily work. We operate in upper-floor apartments across Brussels, in narrow streets in Ixelles or Schaerbeek. We handle the lift reservation and sort out parking permits with the local municipality for you.

How can I share feedback about your service?

Simply send us a message on WhatsApp after our visit. Honest feedback from our clients — positive or constructive — is what drives us to improve and stay motivated every day. Every message means a lot to us.

Brussels succession : clearance from abroad

Getting the notary's call about settling a succession in Brussels is already emotionally heavy. When you live abroad — in London, Geneva or Montreal — logistics quickly get complicated: you cannot jump on a train or plane every week to empty a parent's or relative's home in the Belgian capital.

As a Brussels clearance professional, I have supported many expatriate heirs asking the same question: "How can I trust from a distance and be sure everything is handled properly without being on site?" Here are the pitfalls to avoid and the method we apply for a smooth, secure transition.

100% remote video + timestamped photos

Papers secured sealed boxes

Home ready for notary / agent

The big trap: handing over keys with no traceability

The number-one risk when managing a house clearance from hundreds of kilometres away is losing control. Some owners rely on local acquaintances or unscrupulous providers, only to discover too late that valuables went missing — or worse, that sorting was rushed, leaving sensitive administrative papers and irreplaceable keepsakes headed for the skips.

⚠️ A house clearance is not a simple pickup

A professional house clearance is not about throwing things away. It is surgical work demanding organisation, especially when handling a lifetime's estate. Demand a written mandate, a photo inventory and a sorting slip.

Useful reminder: nothing should leave the property before the notary's go-ahead — see our guide to organising a clearance after a death and Belgian succession deadlines.

Our method for heirs abroad

Video walkthrough and inventory: from our very first visit — a townhouse in Uccle or a flat in Ixelles — a guided video tour or full photo report. You see the exact state of every room and set priorities without travelling.
Sorting documents and sentimental items: strict instructions to set aside official documents, family photos, letters and affectionate small objects. They are grouped into sealed boxes, stored or shipped abroad as you wish.
Valuation and offsetting: fine furniture, old books, bric-a-brac — we appraise remotely then on site and deduct the value from the final quote with full transparency. See our 2026 pricing.
Final photo report: once sorting, bulky-waste removal and cleaning are done, you receive a detailed room-by-room report. The property is ready for the agent or notary without you ever setting foot in Belgium.

💡 Put everything in writing before handing over keys

Mandate for the instructing party, quote frozen for 6 months, list of items to preserve, shipping address for sealed boxes: these four points prevent 90% of remote disputes.

Why a local specialist?

Managing a Brussels property means strict municipal rules: parking (E9 signs, 5 to 15 working days), hoists for narrow streets and floors without lifts, approved streams such as Bruxelles-Propreté. Remote professional support spares you pointless return trips and complex permits — you focus on what matters while we manage the ground.

ℹ️ Ready for sale afterwards?

An emptied, cleaned property sells faster and for more. If the succession aims at a sale, read our guide on clearing before listing.

🌍 Managing a succession from abroad?

Video valuation, frozen quote, sealed boxes and final photo report. Brussels and Brabant, no mandatory travel.