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House Clearance Leith

House and flat clearances across Leith, Edinburgh's old port, from tenements on Leith Walk and Great Junction Street to Georgian homes by the Links and new flats around the docks.

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House clearance in Leith

Your local clearance team

Leith was a separate burgh and Scotland's busiest port for centuries before it was merged into Edinburgh in 1920, and it still has a character of its own. Homes range from tall tenements on Leith Walk, Easter Road and Great Junction Street to Georgian terraces near Leith Links and modern flats around the Shore, Ocean Terminal and the old docks. Our crews make the journey from our east end Glasgow depot on pre-arranged dates, covering Leith along with Bonnington, Pilrig, Lochend, Restalrig and Newhaven.

Some customers need one room emptied, others a full flat after a death or at the end of a tenancy. In every case we agree a rate from photos or a visit before anything happens. On the day we ring ahead, then the team dismantles, carries out and loads everything that is going, lifts carpets and finishes with a sweep. We can leave behind anything you want to keep, and back in Glasgow over 90% of what we collect is reused or recycled.

  • We call ahead on the day so you know when to expect us
  • Up-front rates agreed before any work starts
  • Friendly, uniformed and fully insured team
  • Furniture dismantled and carpets lifted
  • Sweep and tidy once the property is empty
  • Over 90% of what we collect is reused or recycled
  • Registered waste carrier, so your waste is handled legally
  • We do not remove asbestos or hazardous waste

Local know-how

Clearing a home in Leith

What to know before you clear a property in Leith, and why most people find one visit from our team easier than doing it themselves.

A single visit from a full crew

With busy streets, shared stairs and limited parking, a do-it-yourself clearance in Leith can turn into a long series of small, tiring trips. Our crew handles it in one booked visit, taking beds, wardrobes, white goods, carpets and every bag of rubbish, and loading straight into a truck large enough for the full job. You can be there or leave it to us.

Doing it yourself

Leith is fairly close to Seafield, one of the council's three community recycling centres alongside Sighthill and Craigmillar, but every visit must be booked as an appointment. Hiring a van or trailer means booking a slot and showing ID, and Craigmillar does not take vans. Plenty of Leith households do not own a car either, which makes moving a whole flat's contents that way hard going.

Tenements, trams and parking

Many Leith homes are tenement flats up a common stair, and some of the larger Victorian blocks run to five storeys. Since the tram line was extended down Leith Walk to Newhaven, and with controlled parking covering much of the area, we look for a loading spot on a side street before we arrive. Flats around the Shore and Western Harbour may have lifts and parking courts with their own rules.

What we clear in Leith

Clearance services

Executry clearances

Sensitive clearances for families and solicitors after a bereavement.

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Void and rental properties

Fast turnarounds for landlords and letting agents between tenancies.

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Junk removal

A single item, a loft or a garage, cleared in one visit.

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Garden clearances

Green waste, old sheds, fence panels and garden junk removed.

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How it works

Four simple steps

  1. 1

    Tell us about the job

    Send a few photos or call us on 0333 880 6800. We can also visit to look at larger properties.

  2. 2

    Get your rate

    We give you an up-front rate before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the day.

  3. 3

    We clear the property

    Our team carries everything out, dismantles furniture, lifts carpets and leaves the property swept.

  4. 4

    Sorted at our depot

    Items are taken back to our Glasgow depot and sorted for reuse, charity and recycling.

Areas we cover

Across Leith and EH6

  • The Shore
  • Leith Links
  • Leith Walk
  • Bonnington
  • Pilrig
  • Easter Road
  • Lochend
  • Restalrig
  • Newhaven
  • Trinity
  • Western Harbour
  • Ocean Terminal
  • Seafield
  • Great Junction Street

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Questions

Leith house clearance FAQs

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What does a house clearance in Leith cost?
The cost depends on three things: how much there is to remove, what the items are and how easy it is to get them out. A top-floor tenement flat on Leith Walk with no lift takes more effort than a ground floor flat by the docks. Send us photos or ask for a visit, and we will agree an up-front rate before we begin.
Can you clear a flat on Leith Walk with tram lines outside?
Yes. We plan the loading point in advance, usually on a quieter side street, and carry items from the stair to the truck. If you know of a nearby loading bay or a back court we can use, tell us when you send your photos and it will help us plan the day.
Can someone else let you in?
Yes. Many Leith clearances are organised by relatives who live elsewhere, by executors or by letting agents. Keys can be left with us, a neighbour or a solicitor, and we will phone on the day. Personal items we find, such as documents, photographs and jewellery, are set aside and returned. If you are sorting out an estate, read our guide to who clears a house when someone dies.
What can you take away from a Leith flat?
Almost everything from a normal home, including furniture, beds and mattresses, white goods, carpets, boxes and the contents of cellars or under-stair cupboards. Sofas and upholstered seating are kept whole and apart for the correct treatment under persistent organic pollutant rules. We do not remove asbestos or hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, fuel or gas bottles.
Do you work for landlords and letting agents in Leith?
Yes. Leith has a large number of rented flats, and we carry out void and end of tenancy clearances whenever tenants leave belongings behind. The flat is cleared and swept, ready for cleaning or repairs, and waste transfer paperwork is provided for your records.
Do you cover Newhaven, Pilrig and Restalrig?
Yes. As well as Leith we clear homes in Newhaven, Trinity, Bonnington, Pilrig, Lochend, Restalrig and along Easter Road, plus Granton, Portobello and the New Town. Every Edinburgh job comes from our Glasgow depot and is planned around the dates you give us.

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