Free House Clearance In Wallsend & Charity Donations

A family in Wallsend contacted us to clear out their late father’s three-bedroom semi-detached home. The property had been in the family for over 40 years and contained a mix of furniture, collectibles, and general household items. They wanted to ensure that anything of historical or monetary value was identified and fairly appraised, while the rest of the belongings were either donated or disposed of responsibly.

Client’s Requirements

• Full clearance of a three-bedroom house, including the loft and garden shed

• Identification and purchase of any valuable antiques or collectibles

• Donation of suitable items to charity

• Removal of all unwanted furniture and general waste

• Clearance to be completed within a single day

The Clearance Process

Bedrooms & Living Room

The main bedroom contained a large Victorian wardrobe and a collection of vintage clothing, some of which were in excellent condition. We appraised the wardrobe and a selection of clothing for resale, while the remainder was donated to a local charity shop.

In the living room, we discovered a set of 1930s Art Deco lamps, a mahogany coffee table, and a selection of porcelain figurines. These were carefully assessed, and we offered the client a fair price for them. Additionally, there was a cabinet filled with old books, some of which were first editions. The most valuable books were purchased, while others were set aside for donation.

Kitchen & Loft

The kitchen contained an assortment of copper cookware, vintage enamel tins, and a well-preserved 1950s bread bin. The client opted to sell the more valuable kitchen items, while the rest, including a selection of plates and cutlery, was donated.

The loft was full of boxes, some of which had not been opened in decades. We carefully sorted through them and uncovered a collection of old postcards, war medals, and a stamp album. The client chose to keep the war medals as they had sentimental value, while we purchased the stamp collection and vintage postcards.

Garden Shed & Garage

The garden shed contained a variety of tools, a classic Singer sewing machine, and an old wooden chest. The tools were sorted, with some donated to a local community project and the more valuable items purchased.

The garage had several vintage car manuals, a 1970s radio, and a set of cast-iron fire irons, all of which we purchased. A number of unwanted electrical items were responsibly recycled.

Items Bought

• Victorian wardrobe

• Selection of vintage clothing

• 1930s Art Deco lamps

• Mahogany coffee table

• Porcelain figurines collection

• First edition books

• Copper cookware and vintage enamel tins

• Stamp collection and vintage postcards

• 1970s radio

• Cast-iron fire irons

Items Donated to Charity

• General fiction and non-fiction books

• Kitchenware, including cutlery and plates

• Unwanted furniture, including a dining table and chairs

• Clothing and shoes in good condition

• Hand tools and gardening equipment

• Selection of board games and puzzles

• Decorative household ornaments

• Soft furnishings, including cushions and curtains

• Assorted children’s toys

• Small kitchen appliances

Client Feedback

The family was extremely pleased with the efficient and respectful service. They appreciated the thorough sorting of sentimental items and were happy to see many of their father’s belongings going to new homes through donation. The house was left completely clear, ready for the next stage of the sale process.