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Probate House Clearance, Handled With Care and Respect
A probate house clearance is rarely just a practical job. It usually follows the loss of a parent or relative, and it often has to fit around solicitors, estate agents and family members who live some distance away. PHX Services clears deceased estates calmly and considerately, working through an agreed plan so nothing is taken that the family wanted to keep.
What we do
We begin by listening. Some families have already chosen what to keep and simply need the rest cleared. Others need time to walk through the rooms first. Either is fine, and the pace of the work is agreed with whoever is dealing with the estate.
On the day, the team works room by room, keeps anything set aside separate and treats the home with the same care as if the owner were still living there.
- Estate and deceased estate clearance
- Agreed plan for what is kept
- Reusable items separated where possible
- Considerate, unhurried team
Working with executors and families
The person organising an estate clearance is usually the executor, a family member or a solicitor acting for them. We agree the scope with that person, including keys, access times and who needs to be told when the work is finished. If relatives are collecting particular pieces, let us know so those items are left untouched.
Many executors live a long way from the property. We can agree the plan by phone and email, so you do not need to take days off simply to wait for a van.
Keeping what matters
Paperwork, photographs, jewellery and small keepsakes are the things families most often regret losing in a rushed clearance. Before work starts, it helps to check drawers, handbags, coat pockets and books, and to remove anything of value or importance. If we come across documents or personal items during the clearance, they are set aside rather than thrown away.
- Check drawers, pockets and handbags first
- Remove valuables and documents
- Mark furniture that relatives are keeping
- Agree where set aside items will be left
Timing around probate and a sale
An estate clearance is often time sensitive. A property may need emptying before it is sold, before a tenancy ends, or before the estate agent can take photographs. Talk to your solicitor or estate agent about when the house needs to be clear, and we will agree a date that works around it.
What happens to the contents
Items in good condition are separated where practical so they can be reused rather than simply discarded, and the rest goes for suitable disposal. Our guide to what happens to items in a house clearance explains the options in more depth.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Do we have to wait for probate before clearing the house?+
It depends on the estate. Executors should check with the solicitor or probate adviser before items are removed or disposed of, particularly anything of value.
Can you clear a deceased estate if no family member can be there?+
Yes. The plan, keys and access can be agreed in advance with the executor or their representative, and we confirm when the work is complete.
What if you find documents or personal items?+
They are set aside rather than thrown away, so the family or executor can decide what to do with them.
Can relatives take items before the clearance?+
Yes, and we recommend it. Mark or remove anything family members are keeping, and we will work around it.
Guides that help with this work
Clearing a Family Home After a Bereavement
A gentle order of work for a loved one's house.
Read the guideWhat Happens to Items in a House Clearance?
Reuse, donation and disposal explained.
Read the guideHouse Clearance Costs and What to Expect
What executors should expect a quote to cover.
Read the guideLocal services and areas
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