How much does it cost to hire a furniture hoist in Brussels?

Expect €350 to €700 per day for a hoist with operator in Brussels, excluding the street permit (E9 signs, 10 to 15 days of municipal lead time). A hoist pays off from the 3rd floor without a lift, or for furniture that won't fit the stairwell.

Do I need a permit for a skip or hoist on public streets?

Yes, any occupation of public streets in Brussels requires a police ordinance and E9 signs, requested 10 to 15 working days in advance from the municipality. Without a permit, fines and removal are at your expense.

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.

Hiring clearance equipment Belgium : prices 2026

Doing it yourself? You'll need at least a van, often a hoist, sometimes a skip. Here are 2026 prices in Belgium, where to hire, and the threshold beyond which a professional costs less than DIY. Spoiler: from 8 to 10 m³ upward, the professional almost always wins.

The van: the bare minimum

National rental firms and DIY chains offer 11 to 20 m³ vans from €60 to €120/day excluding fuel and insurance. Check three things: the Brussels low-emission zone (LEZ), the category B licence which covers up to 3.5 tonnes, and Recypark trips limited to 2 m³ free per day — see our Recypark 2026 guide.

€60–€120 van / day

€350–€700 hoist with operator

€250–€500 7–10 m³ skip

The furniture hoist: from the 3rd floor

Several Brussels firms hire out hoists with certified operator — hire without operator is rare for insurance reasons. Logistics details in our no-lift article: 90 × 110 cm street-facing window, police ordinance, off-peak slots in certain municipalities.

Skip, PPE and consumables

7 to 10 m³ skip: €250 to €500 placed for a week, plus €80 to €150/tonne processing. Forbidden on public streets without a permit.
PPE (gloves, FFP3 masks, coveralls): €30 to €80 at a trade store — essential for a mouldy cellar or dusty attic.
Consumables: boxes, stretch film, straps — €50 to €100 for a 3-bedroom flat.

⚠️ Add it all up before hiring

Van for 2 days + hoist + skip + PPE + fuel + Recypark fees + parking: a 3-bedroom flat quickly exceeds €1,000, not counting two weekends of labour. Get a professional quote first — with the deduction of your resellable goods, the gap is often zero.

💡 Our recommendation

Below 3 m³ (one cellar), hire a van for half a day. Above 8 m³, request a quote: our 2026 price guide shows recoverable value often wipes out the difference.

🚛 Free quote before hiring anything

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