A two-bedroom house in Hove, Brighton and Hove, needed to be fully cleared as part of a probate process. The sale was due to complete, so the property had to be empty before it could go ahead. The granddaughter of the person who had died was dealing with the clearance and had collected quotes from several companies. She chose Right Turn Removals.
The problem: an urgent probate clearance against a sale deadline
A probate sale cannot complete on a house full of belongings, and the person arranging it is often juggling the rest of the estate at the same time.
The timeframe was tight and the whole house had to go. There were also items the granddaughter wanted to keep, which would normally mean booking a separate removal company on top of the clearance. For more on planning this kind of job, see our guides to probate house clearance in Sussex and clearing a parent's house.
What we did: two days, one booking
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| Day one | Main house clearance completed. The property was essentially cleared by the end of the day. |
| During the job | Items the family wanted to keep were taken to the granddaughter's home. |
| Day two | Remaining items collected and the final tidy-up done. |
We arranged the clearance quickly and completed the bulk of the work in a single day. The belongings the family wanted to keep were part of the agreed quote, so she did not need to arrange a separate removal.
We returned the next day to collect the last remaining items and complete the tidy-up. The property was left fully cleared and ready for sale.
The result: a Hove property cleared and ready for sale
The customer was happy with how quickly the clearance was completed, the price and the service overall.
| Job detail | This job |
|---|---|
| Location | Hove, Brighton and Hove |
| Property | Two-bedroom house |
| Type of clearance | Probate, full house clearance |
| Timescale | Urgent, sale due to complete |
| Main clearance | Completed in one day |
| Final items and tidy-up | Day two |
| Extra service | Family belongings taken to the granddaughter's home |
| Result | Property fully cleared and ready for sale |
Why clearance and removal in one booking helps
- One company, one plan: clearing the house and moving keepsakes are coordinated together.
- Fewer calls and visits: no separate removal firm to find, brief and schedule.
- A clear finish agreed up front: the property is handed back empty and ready for the sale.
- Quotes you can compare: ask every company to quote for the same scope.
Our house clearance service covers full and partial clearances, including probate and end-of-tenancy jobs. If you are also moving belongings to a new address, our home removals page and the Brighton and Hove moving checklist may help.
Probate house clearance in Hove, Brighton and Sussex
Right Turn is based in Brighton and covers Hove, Brighton and the rest of Sussex. Before booking a probate clearance, it helps to settle who has authority to dispose of the contents, record what is in the house and agree a written scope with the clearance firm. All three are covered in our probate house clearance guide. We also cover nearby areas such as Newhaven and Peacehaven.
Probate house clearance in Hove: FAQ
How quickly can a house in Hove be cleared for a probate sale?
In this case the main clearance of a two-bedroom house was completed in one day and the final items and tidy-up were done on the second day. Timing depends on the size of the property, how full it is and the access, so give the completion date when you first get in touch.
Can you move the items the family wants to keep?
Yes, if it is agreed in the quote. Here we took the belongings the granddaughter wanted to keep from the property to her home as part of the same booking, so she did not need a separate removal company.
Do I need probate to be finished before booking a clearance?
A clearance company can handle and transport the contents, but it cannot decide who owns an item or whether disposal has been authorised. Settle authority first. Our probate house clearance guide covers this, and clearing a parent's house has a room-by-room checklist.
How do you price a probate clearance?
The price depends on the agreed contents, volume, access and deadline, so it is quoted for the specific job from photos and access details. Our guide to what changes a clearance quote explains the factors.
Is Right Turn a registered waste carrier?
Yes. The waste carrier licence number is CBDU621046, and you can check it on the Environment Agency register. Our guide to checking a clearance company shows how.
What customers say about Lewis
Lewis was great. Nothing was too much bother for him. Very friendly and the actual time he took to remove all our rubbish and items didn't take very long.
I can thoroughly recommend Lewis at Right Turn Removals he is a really nice friendly person who has excellent communication.
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