Probate House Clearance Edinburgh — Trusted by Solicitors, Housing Associations, Executors & Administrators

The cost of probate clearance in Edinburgh depends on the size of the property and the volume of contents. As a guide, a partial clearance starts from £300, while a standard 2-bedroom flat clearance typically ranges from £750 to £950. Larger estates (3-4 bedrooms with outbuildings) usually start from £1,200. Costs are influenced by access difficulty and the amount of waste requiring recycling charges. However, unlike standard clearances, our probate service can include the extra time for inventory checking and documentation support. We provide fixed-price quotes after assessment so there are no surprises for the estate accounts.

We can provide a comprehensive documentation pack designed to support executors. This includes itemised inventory lists of cleared goods, which can be cross-referenced against the estate's valuation. We also provide photographic evidence of the property condition before and after work. Crucially, we issue full Waste Transfer Notes and SEPA disposal certification. These documents are vital for executors to prove that they have disposed of estate assets legally and responsibly, protecting them from future liability regarding fly-tipping or improper asset disposal claims.

Yes. Our experienced team is trained to spot potential antiques, collectables, and high-value items that may have been overlooked. If we identify items that appear to have significant resale value, we will set them aside and notify the executor immediately. We can assist in coordinating with local Edinburgh auction houses for formal valuation and sale. For lower-value furniture that is still usable, we utilise our salvage yard to generate funds for charity or offset clearance costs, ensuring the estate's assets are realised where possible.

For a standard 2-3 bedroom property, we can typically complete the full clearance within 1 to 2 days. We understand that probate timelines can be tight, especially if a property sale is pending or insurance conditions require the property to be empty. We have the capacity to deploy larger teams for urgent jobs to complete work in a single day if required. We are flexible and can schedule work to align with grant of probate dates or key exchange deadlines.

No, you do not need to be present. In fact, many executors and solicitors prefer to arrange key collection from their offices or a neighbour. Our staff are fully Disclosure Scotland checked for your peace of mind. We can provide real-time updates via WhatsApp or email, including photos of the progress. Once the work is done, we ensure the property is fully secured, windows locked, and alarms reset before returning the keys to the designated person.

We strongly recommend that beneficiaries identify and remove desired items before the general clearance begins. However, if that isn't possible, we can work from a "retention list" provided by the executor. We will tag and set aside these specific items in a designated safe zone within the property or transport them to a storage location. We are experienced in managing the logistics of multiple beneficiaries and can ensure that specific bequests are protected during the general clearing process.

Yes, we are highly experienced with Edinburgh's unique property landscape, including tenement flats with no lifts, narrow stairwells, and restricted parking zones. We have the manpower to handle removals from up to 4 floors without a lift. We can liaise with building factors or concierges to arrange lift access or parking permits where necessary. Our fleet includes vehicles appropriate for narrow city streets as well as larger vans for bulk removal.

AWe adhere to a strict Zero-Landfill policy. We are fully SEPA-registered (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) and hold ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management. Usable items are sent to our Salvage Yard for community reuse. Wood, metal, paper, and rigid plastics are separated for recycling. Only non-recyclable residue is processed for energy-from-waste. We provide a full audit of where items have gone, giving executors peace of mind that the estate has been cleared ethically and legally.

Andrew Irving NuGen Founder

A Personal Note from Andrew Irving

We cover the entirety of Edinburgh (all EH postcodes) and the surrounding Lothians. This includes Central Edinburgh, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, and Portobello. We also serve West Lothian (Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn), East Lothian (Musselburgh, North Berwick), Midlothian (Dalkeith, Penicuik), and Fife (Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy). We are willing to travel further for large estate clearances, including the Scottish Borders, to ensure clients receive our specialist probate support.