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What House Clearance Involves — And Why It Matters


House clearance is not simply the removal of unwanted items. In many cases, it involves navigating emotional, legal and logistical challenges at the same time. Properties may contain a lifetime of belongings, restricted access, time pressures, or sensitive circumstances that require discretion and experience.


Our Edinburgh house clearance service is designed to handle these realities. We work methodically, respecting both the property and the people connected to it, while ensuring all items are processed in line with environmental and legal requirements. This approach allows clients to move forward knowing the clearance has been handled correctly from start to finish.

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Properties and Situations We Support

We provide house clearance services across Edinburgh for a wide range of situations, including:


  • Family homes following a move, downsizing or sale
  • Rental properties at the end of a tenancy
  • Probate and estate-managed properties
  • Long-vacant or heavily cluttered homes
  • Time-sensitive clearances for solicitors and agents

Each clearance is scoped individually, with pricing based on access, volume and complexity — never guesswork.

Our House Clearance Process

Initial Assessment

Clear pricing following photos or an on-site visiit

Planned Clearance

Scheduled to suit access requirements and timeframes.

Careful Sorting & Removal

Items separated for reuse, donation, recycling or compliant disposal.

Completion & Tidy

Properties left clear, safe and ready for their next stage.

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Why Edinburgh Clients Trust NuGen

  • SEPA-registered waste carrier
  • ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified
  • Disclosure Scotland-checked staff
  • Zero landfill guarantee
  • Established community reuse network


Hello, I’m Andrew Irving, Founder of NuGen. We provide Edinburgh’s only zero-to-landfill house and property clearance service, delivering fast, respectful clearances where every item is reused, recycled or repurposed — supporting both our clients and the wider community.

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Local house clearance service operating across Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians

Additional House Clearance Support

Some house clearance situations require a more specialised or targeted service. Depending on the property, circumstances or level of support needed, you may find one of the following services more appropriate:


Deceased & Bereavement House Clearance

Sensitive, discreet support for families, executors and solicitors.


House Emptying (Room-by-Room Clearances)

Ideal for partial clearances, storage spaces or phased removals.


Full House Clear-Out Services

Complete property clearances handled start to finish.


House Disposal Services

Ethical, compliant removal of unwanted household contents.


The Salvage Yard — Ethical Reuse & Community Impact

Where reusable items support families, charities and local projects.


These services form part of NuGen’s wider house clearance system across Scotland and are delivered with the same zero-landfill commitment.

FAQs — House Clearance Services in Edinburgh

  • What does a house clearance service include?

    A house clearance service involves removing all unwanted contents from a property, including furniture, household items and general belongings. At NuGen, this also includes careful sorting for reuse, donation, recycling and compliant disposal, with nothing sent to landfill.

  • How long does a house clearance usually take?

    Most house clearances in Edinburgh are completed within 2 to 6 hours, depending on property size, access and volume. Larger or more complex properties may take longer, but this is confirmed in advance

  • Do I need to pack or prepare anything beforehand?

    No preparation is required. Our team handles all sorting, lifting and removal. You simply tell us what should stay and what should be cleared.

  • Do I need to pack or prepare anything beforehand?

    No preparation is required. Our team handles all sorting, lifting and removal. You simply tell us what should stay and what should be cleared.

  • What happens to the items you remove?

    Reusable items are prioritised for reuse or donation, including through NuGen’s community-run Salvage Yard. Remaining items are recycled or disposed of responsibly in line with environmental regulations. Nothing is sent to landfill.

  • Do you work with landlords, solicitors and estate agents?

    Yes. We regularly carry out house clearances for landlords, letting agents, solicitors and property professionals across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

  • Which areas around Edinburgh do you cover

    We operate throughout Edinburgh and surrounding areas, including Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Portobello, West Lothian, East Lothian and Midlothian.

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