Are you in the process of moving out of your rented home? If so, you may need to hire a professional clearance company to help you clear out and prepare the property for inspection at the end of your tenancy.
Whether you just want to get rid of bulky waste and unwanted furniture or you need a complete house, garden or attic clearance service, it’s much easier to hire a dedicated household waste removal service than to try and do it all yourself, particularly in an area like North London, where parking permits and congestion are an issue.
In North London, there are several companies that offer this type of service, but not all of them are created equal. So, how do you know which company is right for you? In this article, we’ll discuss the key factors to consider when choosing a flat or house clearance company.
Choosing House Clearance Services
When choosing a company for house or flat clearance at the end of your tenancy, these are some of the main factors you should consider:
- Pricing policy for rubbish removal
- Convenience of the house clearance service
- Customer service of the waste removal company
- Reuse and recycling policy
- Insurances
- Guarantee
Pricing policy
The price you are quoted is important but so is the company’s pricing policy. If they quote you a cheap rate for rubbish removal but then surprise you with additional charges later on, you’re not going to be happy.
Is the price they quote final or is it a guide price? Do they charge you for congestion charges, parking permits or fines? These are questions you should ask to avoid any nasty surprises once the job has been completed, particularly in an area like North London where congestion and parking are issues.
In order to get a competitive rate, it is also worth checking how they charge. Is it a flat rate, per hour or dependent on how much rubbish is cleared away?
Convenience
Another important consideration is whether they offer a house clearance service that is convenient for you. Are they flexible about when they are able to offer their service? Will you need to wait in all day without knowing when they will show up or will they give you a narrower time slot?
How long in advance will you need to book and does this suit you? Do they offer a fast same day service if you need it? You don’t want to find that they can only come out after you’re supposed to have cleared the property and risk losing your deposit.
Customer service
Do they have a good reputation when it comes to customer service? Unless they come recommended by a friend or acquaintance, it’s a good idea to check what previous customers have said about a particular house clearance service online, for example on Google reviews or a service like Trustpilot.
Find out whether they are reliable in showing up when they say they will, whether they clear up after themselves at the end of a job, and how friendly and competent the team are.
Reuse and recycling policy
What do they do with the rubbish after they have cleared out your flat or office? You don’t want to risk using a service that may end up fly tipping your waste, as you can be held liable and be prosecuted even if you didn’t know about it.
You should also check whether they have any policy regarding recycling or reuse when it comes to disposing of rubbish. Choosing a professional house clearance company that makes sure all waste is recycled responsibly will give you peace of mind regarding your impact on the environment.
Insurances and permits
A legitimate rubbish clearance service will always have the necessary insurances in place, so do check. This should cover you for any damage or accidents that arise while they’re clearing out your property at the end of your tenancy.
They should also have the necessary permits to remove hazardous materials or electrical items such as washing machines during house clearances if this is something you require.
Guarantee
Do they offer any sort of a guarantee? If they know they provide a professional service and have lots of happy customers, then they will be happy to back that up with a satisfaction guarantee.
Junk Hunters’ House Clearance North London
If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy clearance company in North London for your end of tenancy, look no further than Junk Hunters.
What we offer:
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs – and you only pay for the rubbish we take away
- Unbeatable customer service – we clean up so you don’t have to
- We reuse and recycle whenever possible (over 70% of the rubbish we collect is reused or recycled)
- Flexible & ensured two hour booking slots
- Next day or same day house clearance services offered
- We also offer garden waste removal and furniture clearance
- We guarantee you’ll be 100% satisfied with your house clearance
If you need a North London house clearance service for the end of your tenancy, contact us today to get a no obligation quote.