Free House Clearance In Peebles & Charity Donations

We recently completed a free house clearance in Peebles, Scottish Borders, for a client who needed their late uncle’s home emptied before finalizing the estate. Below, we’ll outline their requirements and how we carried out the clearance.

Customer Requirements

“My uncle’s house in Peebles needs a full clearance. He was an avid collector, so the house is packed with books, ornaments, and furniture. I don’t live nearby, so I need a professional team to handle everything. I’d like any personal documents or family photos to be set aside, but everything else can be removed.”

Contents Overview

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

Antique & Vintage Items Taken for Sale:

• Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

• Victorian gilt-framed wall mirror

• Collection of antique silverware

• Edwardian writing slope with brass inlay

• Set of 19th-century Delft tiles

• Art Deco glass perfume bottles

• Pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars

• Mid-century modern teak coffee table

• Vintage Omega wristwatch

• 1920s oak longcase clock

Modern Items Taken for Sale:

• Leather reclining sofa

• Samsung smart TV and soundbar

• Solid pine dining table with matching chairs

• Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner

• G-Plan sideboard

• Contemporary crystal decanter set

• Selection of designer coats and handbags

• High-end kitchen appliances (blender, toaster, espresso machine)

• Large collection of vinyl records

• Office furniture, including an ergonomic chair and filing cabinet

Modern Items Donated to Charity:

• Large selection of books (history, fiction, biographies)

• Bedding sets, blankets, and duvets

• Crockery, cutlery, and glassware

• Bags of clothing in excellent condition

• Unused toiletries and cleaning products

• Children’s toys and puzzles

• Small electricals (kettle, iron, lamp)

• Rugs, cushions, and curtains

• Exercise equipment (yoga mats, weights, resistance bands)

• Assorted kitchenware, including saucepans and baking trays

The House Clearance in Peebles

We arrived in the morning and met with the client, who had a few last-minute items they wanted to keep. Once these were set aside, we began the clearance, working room by room.

The living room contained a variety of antique and modern furniture, which we carefully sorted. The more valuable items were set aside for resale, while practical household goods were earmarked for donation.

The study was filled with books, old documents, and collectibles. We boxed up valuable and antique books for sale, while general reading material was donated to a local charity shop.

The bedrooms contained a mixture of furniture, clothing, and personal effects. We ensured that sentimental items, including old photographs and letters, were safely stored for the client.

The loft and garage took extra time due to the volume of stored items. We uncovered vintage tools, a collection of brass ornaments, and an old military trunk, all of which were set aside for sale. Any unusable or broken items were responsibly recycled.

By mid-afternoon, the house was fully cleared, swept, and left tidy, ready for the next stage of the process.

Client Review

“Irv and his team provided an outstanding service from start to finish. They handled everything with care and efficiency, and I was really impressed with their attention to detail. They even found old family photographs I hadn’t seen in years. It was such a relief to have the house cleared quickly and professionally, and I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing a house clearance.”