Free House Clearance In Galashiels & Charity Donations Case Study

We recently completed a free house clearance in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, for a client who needed their late mother’s home emptied before handing it over to the estate agent. Below is an overview of their situation and how we completed the clearance.

Customer Requirements

“My mother’s house in Galashiels needs to be fully cleared. She kept a lot of furniture, ornaments, and personal belongings, so every room is full. I don’t have the time or ability to go through it all, and I’d like any personal items, documents, or photographs put aside for me. Everything else can be cleared, with anything useful going to charity.”

Contents Overview

The property contained a mix of antique, vintage, and modern household items, including:

Antique & Vintage Items Taken for Sale:

• Edwardian glass-fronted bookcase

• Victorian pine kitchen table with spindle-back chairs

• 1920s oak bureau with brass handles

• Set of hand-painted Chinese porcelain vases

• Art Nouveau bronze desk lamp

• Silver-plated tea set in fitted case

• Collection of vintage pocket watches

• Mid-century teak sideboard

• Framed Victorian oil paintings

• 1950s Rolex wristwatch

Modern Items Taken for Sale:

• Fabric corner sofa in excellent condition

• Oak dining table with matching chairs

• Samsung smart TV

• G-Plan chest of drawers and wardrobe

• High-end coffee machine

• Selection of designer clothing and handbags

• Modern stereo system with speakers

• KitchenAid food processor

• Collection of Royal Doulton figurines

• Quality leather recliner chair

Modern Items Donated to Charity:

• Large collection of paperback and hardback books

• Bedding, blankets, and towels

• Kitchen pots, pans, and cutlery

• Unused toiletries and cleaning supplies

• Children’s toys and soft furnishings

• Electric kettle, toaster, and microwave

• Clothing and shoes in good condition

• Decorative ornaments and picture frames

• Office desk and chair

• Board games and puzzles

The House Clearance in Galashiels

Our team arrived at 9 AM and began by walking through the property with the client. They had already removed some sentimental items but asked us to set aside any paperwork, photographs, or valuables we came across.

We started in the living room, carefully sorting through furniture, books, and collectibles. The vintage and antique pieces were assessed for resale, while modern items in good condition were placed in a separate section for charity donations.

The kitchen and bedrooms contained a mix of useful household goods and clutter. We packed up anything suitable for donation, including kitchenware and clothing, and responsibly disposed of any broken or unusable items.

The attic and shed took longer to clear due to years of accumulated belongings. We uncovered a box of old family letters and photographs, which were returned to the client. Vintage tools, an old steamer trunk, and a collection of enamel advertising signs were among the interesting finds set aside for sale.

By early afternoon, the house was completely cleared, vacuumed, and left in a presentable state for the estate agent.

Client Review

“Irv and his team did an incredible job clearing my mother’s home. They worked efficiently, were extremely professional, and even found personal items I hadn’t been able to sort through. Knowing that useful items were donated to charity gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend their free house clearance service to anyone needing a fast and stress-free solution.”