Can a house be cleared before the notary's approval in Belgium?

No. Until the succession inventory is validated or a written agreement exists between heirs, no item may permanently leave the property, on pain of succession concealment charges and tax reassessment. A quote can however be locked in while awaiting the green light.

Which permits are needed for a house clearance in Brussels?

Any occupation of public streets (truck, hoist, skip) requires a police ordinance with E9 signs, requested 10 to 15 days in advance from the municipality. The vehicle must also comply with the Brussels low-emission zone (LEZ).

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.

House clearance regulations Belgium 2026 : guide

A house clearance in Belgium touches five regulatory areas at once: succession, tenancy, streets, environment and payments. Here is the 2026 framework in a single guide, including the deadlines that trap families. Our detailed articles dig deeper into each topic.

1. Succession: nothing leaves before the inventory

Until the notary validates the inventory (or without written heir agreement), any permanent removal of goods exposes you to succession concealment charges. The declaration must be filed within 4 months. Details and ideal timing in our post-bereavement guide and 2026 deadlines.

4 months succession declaration

10–15 days E9 street permit

€3,000 cash cap

2. End of tenancy: checkout and notice

In the Brussels Region, the property must be returned empty and clean at checkout, unless otherwise agreed. Plan ahead: a professional clearance takes 1 to 3 days but is booked 1 to 2 weeks ahead in high season (June–September). Keep the invoice and destruction certificate — useful in disputes over abandoned bulky waste.

3. Streets: E9, hoist and LEZ

Truck, hoist or skip on public space = police ordinance + E9 signs, 10 to 15 working days of municipal lead time. The vehicle must comply with the Brussels LEZ. Without a permit: fines and removal at your expense. Our no-lift article details constraints per municipality.

⚠️ Fly-tipping: up to €350

Dumping bulky waste on pavements outside municipal collections carries an administrative fine of up to €350 for a first offence, plus removal costs. Recypark surroundings are under video surveillance.

4. Sorting and waste: Recypark quotas

Brussels-Propreté limits drop-offs to 2 m³ free per day, with special streams (asbestos, WEEE, paint, mattresses). Full details in our Recypark 2026 guide. A licensed professional absorbs these constraints — and provides the sorting slip some notaries and managing agents require.

5. Payments: the €3,000 cash cap

In Belgium, any cash payment between a private individual and a professional is capped at €3,000 per transaction. Above that, bank transfer is mandatory — we offer instant transfer. Always demand a detailed 21% VAT invoice: it serves as proof for joint heirs and insurers.

ℹ️ The reflex that avoids 90% of problems

A written all-inclusive quote + a VAT invoice + a sorting slip: these three documents cover succession, tenancy and environment. If a provider refuses any of them, choose another provider.

⚖️ A borderline case? Talk to us before acting

Describe your situation via WhatsApp — free guidance on the framework applying to your municipality.