Free House Clearance In Innerleithen & Charity Donations

We recently completed a free house clearance in Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, for a client who needed their late mother’s home cleared before listing it for sale. Below, we outline their situation and how we carried out the clearance efficiently.

Customer Requirements

“My mother’s house in Innerleithen needs a full clearance before I can put it on the market. She lived there for over 40 years, so there’s a mix of antique furniture, collectibles, and general household items. I’ve already taken the sentimental belongings, but I want everything else removed. If anything can be donated to charity, that would be ideal.”

Contents Overview

The house contained a wide variety of antique, vintage, and modern items, including:

Antique & Vintage Items Taken for Sale:

• Victorian mahogany display cabinet

• Edwardian oak writing bureau

• Set of 1930s Art Deco glassware

• 19th-century brass candlesticks

• Handwoven Scottish tartan blankets

• Antique silver cutlery set in a fitted case

• Georgian chest of drawers

• Oil paintings depicting rural Scottish landscapes

• Collection of vintage postcards and letters

• Early 20th-century Singer sewing machine

Modern Items Taken for Sale:

• Solid oak dining table with four chairs

• Large Samsung smart TV

• Bose wireless speaker system

• Collection of designer handbags and accessories

• High-end kitchen appliances, including a Smeg toaster and kettle set

• Leather Chesterfield-style sofa and armchair

• Assorted collectible porcelain figurines

• Large selection of vinyl records, including rock and jazz classics

• High-quality power tools, including a DeWalt drill set

• Contemporary glass coffee table and matching side tables

Modern Items Donated to Charity:

• Bedding, pillows, and duvets

• Kitchenware, including plates, cups, and cutlery

• Books, including novels, cookbooks, and travel guides

• Assorted clothing, coats, and shoes

• Children’s toys, board games, and DVDs

• Small home appliances, including a slow cooker and hairdryer

• Decorative items such as vases and picture frames

• Stationery supplies, notebooks, and craft materials

• Garden tools and decorative flower pots

• Exercise equipment, including dumbbells and resistance bands

The House Clearance in Innerleithen

We arrived early in the morning and met with the client to confirm which items they wanted to keep. Once that was clarified, we began the clearance, starting with the living room.

The property contained a mix of antique and modern furnishings, so we carefully sorted everything into separate categories for resale, donation, or disposal. The antique pieces were packed securely for transport, while all usable modern household goods were set aside for donation to a local charity shop.

The kitchen contained various high-end appliances, many of which were in excellent condition. These were sorted for resale, while everyday kitchenware such as plates and mugs were boxed up for charity.

The bedrooms had large wardrobes full of clothing, including designer pieces. Some items were suitable for resale, while others were donated. We also found vintage textiles and Scottish tartan blankets, which were valuable enough to set aside for sale.

The attic and garage took additional time to clear, as they contained a mix of tools, old paperwork, and miscellaneous household items. Any personal documents were returned to the client, and the garage tools were either sold or donated to a local community project.

By the afternoon, the house was completely cleared, swept, and left in a tidy condition, ready for sale.

Client Review

“Irv and his team did an amazing job clearing my mother’s house. They handled everything with great care, ensuring that valuable items were separated and as much as possible was donated instead of going to waste. The whole process was fast, professional, and stress-free. I couldn’t have asked for a better service.”