Do House Clearance Take Carpets?

YES – house clearance companies will remove and dispose of carpets and floor coverings

Disposing of Carpets & Flooring During a House Clearance

Yes, carpets will be removed during a house clearance if you need them disposed of, along with underlay, floor tiles, etc.

Carpets and other types of flooring can be problematic if you’re trying to remove and dispose of them yourself because of the size and bulkiness once they are lifted.

Some types of flooring or carpeting can deteriorate and start to crumble or fall apart too, it can be quite a messy, dirty job to take them up.

Old carpets have often absorbed odours and can also be stained or soiled, which can create smells and make a property feel “dirty”.

Disposing of them can also be tricky – due to their size and bulk transporting them to the local tip can be difficult, you might not be able to fit them inside your car.

Can I just put the carpet in my bin?

Getting rid of old carpet isn’t quite as easy as just sticking it in a bin bag and putting it out for the dustbin men to take away.

There are a few things to consider:

Because of the size of old carpets, the refuse collectors can’t just take it away in the dustbin wagon.
Some carpets can be recycled, and if this is possible it should definitely be the option you choose.
However, some councils class carpet as general waste, and might want you to organise a bulk waste collection – for which there will probably be a charge.

If you only have a small amount of carpet or tiles then you can put small amounts in your household waste bin, and if you have access to a large (trade) waste bin then you can put carpet in that (within reason), although many councils require it to be cut into small, manageable pieces.

How much does it cost to remove carpet?

At Keke we work out costs based on how many van loads it will take to remove items (pricing table below).

This includes waste handling and processing fees.

For most homes, it’s unlikely that you’d need more than 1 van load, but we’ll be happy to advise you on that beforehand.

***** OUR HOUSE CLEARANCE PRICES (INCLUDING VAT!) *****

The average UK house clearance cost is £805 PLUS VAT - Our prices are lower and INCLUDE VAT - saving you £271 on a standard house clearance!

Item	Price	Notes
Standard House Clearance	£695	Including VAT!
Larger House Clearance	£695+ (contact for exact quote)	Including VAT!
Hoarder House Clearance	£Dependent on scale of job	Please contact for quote
Other Clearances	£Dependent on scale of job	Please contact for quote

Let Us Help You!

Do you have carpets that need removing and disposing of? Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote or call us on 07752346252.

At Keke we are regularly asked to take carpets during a house clearance or even sometimes as an individual job.

We’re more than happy to take up old carpets, underlay and other types of flooring, and dispose of it for you correctly and legally.

Related topic: Do house clearance take clothes?

Please feel free to contact us using the form or number below.

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Property Clearance Service

Kathryn Brine

18/11/2023

Cannot express highly enough how Dean and his two co-workers were quick and so hard working! Friendly, empathetic and caring. They took the time to listen to all we had to *throw* at them at this difficult time during a beaverment and put us at ease. After clearing out they also finished off by vacuuming. And new items they came across were put to one side for us, and us not knowing they were there! Communication, respect and trust is first class! Save your time looking for hours and comparing others, these guys are respectful, polite and friendly. But most of all professional and trustworthy! Cannot thank them enough.

Russell Musgrove

08/10/2023

Dean and team were brilliant when clearing out a relatives home. All arranged from long distance and communication was good throughout. Arrived when said, thorough in their work and very quick. I would recommend Keke Waste Disposal to anyone. Thank you

Ly Crawford

13/07/2023

Dean and his team were excellent. Communication ahead of the job was fantastic. The team did and great job removing everything and even hoovered the carpets afterwards. They were all super friendly and enthusiastic. Would highly recommend.

Katharine Maher

09/07/2023

Any query is answered promptly, the arrival was on time, the service is efficient, quick and courteous, it was a pleasure meeting the team, and I would recommend them any time.

Dave Coram

01/07/2023

Dean made contact with me regarding a house clearance quickly and we arranged a date easily - Dean and a colleague came across and did the clearance with no fuss - arrived 9.45am and left after a two-load clearance at just after 3.30pm - did a very good job and made the process a lot less stressful than it might have been... thanks so much... 🙂

Deborah Bennison

12/06/2023

Thank you so much to Dean and his hardworking colleagues who so quickly and efficiently cleared a house, garden and shed for me. Very friendly, respectful and polite too. Highly recommended. No need to compare services or quotes, just go with this company. Outstanding service, competitively priced.

Marian Husbands

27/05/2023

Excellent company! Dean and his team cleared my late mother's home for me in Scotland. I live in Essex, so he had to liaise with the key holders up there to gain entry. Nothing was too much trouble for Dean and communication was excellent throughout. Everything went smoothly and I would have no hesitation in recommending them wholeheartedly.

Hilda Lowrey

22/05/2023

I would just like to thank Dean and his team for the wonderful job they did of clearing my late brothers flat. Dean was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. I would highly recommend this service. They saved me a lot of anguish by taking the clearance out of my hands. Thank you to you and your team.

Cath Hunter

15/02/2023

This experience was all new to me but from the first time I spoke to Dean he put me at ease and answered my numerous queries nothing was a problem. He lifted a huge worry off my shoulders and assured me on sending photos that he had seen a lot worse in clearing houses. Dean and team arrived on time and cleared house in a day and kept me informed throughout sending photos on completion of job. Thank You all a fantastic job at very reasonable price and the fact that they recycle and pass on furniture is such a bonus. I highly recommend Dean and the team

Lorraine Stobart

15/01/2023

Dean and his team were amazing. So professional and friendly they made what was a very difficult time for me and my family so much less stressful. The guys were there on the dot and worked none stop until the property, which was more than challenging to say the least, was totally empty. They actually finished the job a day early. Can't thank them enough and would thoroughly recommend their services to anyone. Thanks again guys.