Free House Clearance In Choppington & Charity Donations

We were contacted by a client in Choppington, Northumberland, who needed a full clearance of their late mother’s semi-detached home. The property had been in the family for decades, and the client wanted to ensure that sentimental and valuable items were identified before the clearance began. They also requested that any usable furniture and household goods be donated to charity rather than disposed of unnecessarily.

Client’s Requirements

• Full house clearance, including the garage and garden shed

• Identification of any valuable antiques or collectibles

• Ethical disposal of items through donations and recycling

• Completion within a single day

The House Clearance Process

Living Areas & Bedrooms

The living room featured a collection of mid-century furniture, including a G-Plan coffee table and a set of Danish-style armchairs. Among the bookshelves, we found several vintage first editions, which the client had been unaware of. The bedrooms contained well-preserved Victorian pine wardrobes, a collection of handmade quilts, and an assortment of costume jewelry, some of which had significant vintage appeal.

Kitchen & Dining Area

In the kitchen, we discovered a selection of vintage Pyrex dishes, a boxed set of silver-plated cutlery, and a Mason’s Ironstone dinner set. The dining room housed a classic Ercol sideboard filled with glassware, ceramics, and a set of crystal decanters. We carefully assessed these items and provided the client with a valuation for anything of interest.

Garage & Garden Shed Discoveries

The garage contained a variety of old tools, including a well-preserved Stanley plane set and a cast iron bench vice. In the garden shed, we found a collection of terracotta plant pots, a vintage watering can, and a sturdy wooden garden bench that, with some refurbishment, could be reused.

Items Bought

• Vintage first-edition books

• G-Plan coffee table

• Danish-style armchairs

• Victorian pine wardrobes

• Mason’s Ironstone dinner set

• Silver-plated cutlery set

• Ercol sideboard

• Stanley plane set

• Cast iron bench vice

• Crystal decanters

Items Donated to Charity

• Assorted kitchenware and utensils

• Bedding, blankets, and quilts

• Selection of general fiction books

• Clothing and footwear

• Soft furnishings, including cushions and curtains

• Small electrical appliances

• Garden tools and terracotta pots

• Framed artwork and prints

• Assorted bric-a-brac

• Children’s toys and board games

Client Feedback

The client was impressed with our efficiency and the care we took in sorting through the home’s contents. They were especially grateful that we identified and set aside valuable books and furniture for them. The knowledge that much of their mother’s belongings would be donated to good causes provided them with great reassurance. The house was left completely cleared, allowing them to move forward with their next steps stress-free.