A North London house clearance costs from £250 for a quarter van load to £950 for a full van, with a two-person crew, loading and disposal included. Councils and the Environment Agency expect you to use a registered waste carrier, so check the registration number before you book. North London House Clearance covers Barnet, Enfield, Camden, Islington, Finchley, Muswell Hill, Crouch End and the wider North and North West London area.
How much does house clearance cost in London?
A North London house clearance is priced by van capacity, from £250 for a quarter van to £950 for a full van. Volume drives the price, though weight and waste type can change the final figure. Each price includes a two-person crew, loading and disposal.
Volume sets the price: you pay for the space your items fill. For a professional property clearance, the crew confirms the van capacity and the fixed rate before loading begins, so there are no hidden extras.
| Van load | Approx. fill | Price | Typical contents |
| 1/4 van | 25% | £250 | A few bags, small furniture, chairs or small tables, small appliances, single items |
| 1/3 van | 33% | £320 | Single or small double mattress, washing machine or dryer, a few black bags, small furniture |
| 1/2 van | 50% | £475 | Sofa or armchair, washing machine or dryer, single mattress and bed frame, cabinets, seven bags |
| 2/3 van | 66% | £640 | Furniture from 1–2 rooms, sofa, double bed and mattress, wardrobes, dining table and chairs |
| 3/4 van | 75% | £750 | Contents of a cluttered 1–2 bedroom flat, sofa, double bed, wardrobes, white goods |
| Full van | 100% | £950 | Contents of a 1-bed flat (not heavily cluttered), sofa, bed, wardrobes, fridge or freezer, dining set |
Prices cover loading and disposal for a two-person team, as published on the company website in October 2026. Actual volume, weight and waste type may affect the final price. If you are unsure which van size fits, photos or a short video with your postcode are enough for a free estimate. Larger jobs can also be split across several scheduled visits.
Is council bulky waste collection or a private clearance better in Enfield?
Enfield Council collects up to six bulky items per booking at no charge, so small jobs may cost nothing. A private clearance fits larger loads, whole-property clearouts, white goods or tight deadlines. Compare your item count, your deadline and whether items must be carried out of the building.
Searches for cheap furniture disposal Enfield often start with the council, and for good reason. Enfield’s free service covers items such as sofas, beds and carpets. Collection days follow your postcode, and items go out at the front edge of your property by 5:30 am. For furniture in good condition, the council page also lists a free British Heart Foundation collection. A private team becomes the better option when the job is bigger than six items or the date is fixed.
| Factor | Enfield Council bulky collection | Private clearance team |
| Cost | Free for up to 6 items. £19 to choose your day | Fixed price by van load, from £250 |
| Items per booking | Up to 6 | Single items to full properties |
| Where items are collected | Left at the front edge of the property by 5:30 am | Carried out by the crew from inside the property |
| Booking | Online. Free day set by postcode | Photos or video plus postcode for a quote. Enquiries open 7 days, 9 am to 8 pm |
| Best for | A few bulky items | Larger loads, probate and property clearances, fixed dates |
Bulky items a clearance crew regularly removes:
- Sofas and armchairs
- Beds, bed frames and mattresses
- Wardrobes, chests of drawers and cabinets
- Dining tables and chairs
- Bags of general household items
North London House Clearance’s furniture removal services cover the same bulky items, with the crew carrying them out from inside the property. The same service runs across Barnet, Islington, Finchley, Muswell Hill, Crouch End and the wider North and North West London area.
Why do licensed waste carriers matter in Camden?
Householders have a legal duty to hand waste only to a registered carrier. Camden fines fly-tipping £1,000 by fixed penalty notice, and councils across England can fine a householder up to £400 if their waste is fly-tipped and they failed to check the carrier. Ask for the registration number and check it on the Environment Agency register.
Camden Council’s own guidance asks residents to request a waste carrier registration number before any private company collects rubbish. The duty applies to homeowners, landlords and executors who arrange a clearance. Using an unverified scrap collector exposes you to a penalty if your waste is dumped, and Camden’s community safety enforcement team patrols the streets and issues fines.
Four checks before you hire a clearance firm:
- Ask for the waste carrier registration number before you book.
- Search the number on the Environment Agency public register on GOV.UK.
- Ask where the waste will be taken.
- Ask for a waste transfer note or receipt after the job.
North London House Clearance holds Upper Tier Waste Carrier Registration CBDU480917 from the Environment Agency and carries insurance. You can verify the number on the GOV.UK register before you book.
How are white goods and appliances recycled in North London?
Fridges, freezers, washing machines and dryers are waste electrical equipment (WEEE) and should be recycled, not dumped. Larger electrical retailers must take back a like-for-like appliance when you buy a new one. A clearance team can remove old appliances as part of a wider job and route them to accredited recycling facilities.
Since 1 January 2021, larger electrical retailers must accept an old item like-for-like when you buy a new one, whether or not you bought the old one from them. Bring the old item within 28 days with your receipt. For home delivery, retailers may charge for the collection, so check before you buy. If you are clearing a whole property or several appliances at once, white goods removal by a licensed crew saves repeat trips.
Common appliances collected:
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines
- Tumble dryers
- TVs and small appliances
Offices and commercial sites follow separate business rules, including waste transfer notes kept for two years.
What happens on clearance day?
A two-person crew handles all lifting, stair carrying, loading and licensed transport, so you do not need to move anything. They set aside clean, reusable furniture and household goods for local charity partners. They take remaining waste to accredited recycling stations to maximise landfill diversion.
How a clearance runs from quote to finish:
- Send photos or a short video with your postcode. Enquiries are open 7 days, 9 am to 8 pm.
- Agree the van capacity and the fixed price before loading starts.
- The crew lifts, carries and loads items from inside the property.
- Reusable furniture, books and household goods go to local charity partners.
- Remaining waste and appliances go to accredited recycling stations.
- The property is left swept.
About North London House Clearance
North London House Clearance provides licensed house clearance in North London, probate clearance in Barnet, and office clearance and rubbish removal across North West London.
Upper Tier Waste Carrier Registration from the Environment Agency: CBDU480917.
Website: northlondonhouseclearance.co.uk Phone: 020 7101 4624
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house clearance cost in North London?
North London House Clearance prices by van load, from £250 for a quarter van to £950 for a full van. Each price includes a two-person crew, loading and disposal. Send photos or a short video with your postcode, and the team confirms a fixed price before loading starts.
Is Enfield Council’s bulky waste collection free?
Yes, for up to six items per booking. Your free collection day is set by your postcode, and you can choose your own day for £19, according to the council’s website. Leave items at the front edge of your property by 5:30 am on the day.
How do I check a waste carrier is licensed?
Ask for the carrier’s registration number before you book. Then search it on the Environment Agency public register on GOV.UK. North London House Clearance holds Upper Tier Waste Carrier Registration CBDU480917. Ask where the waste will go and request a transfer note or receipt after the job.
What fines apply for fly-tipping in Camden?
Camden issues a £1,000 fixed penalty notice for fly-tipping and £120 for littering. Householders who fail to check their carrier can also face a penalty of up to £400 if their waste is fly-tipped. Checking the registration number before you book protects you.
Can fridges and washing machines be recycled?
Yes. They count as WEEE and should be recycled. Larger electrical retailers take back an old item like-for-like when you buy a new one, within 28 days with your receipt. A licensed clearance team can also remove appliances as part of a wider job.
