With plenty of experience in the house clearance industry, we’ve spoken to many people who have told us their horror stories when it comes to getting an effective house clearance done. With this in mind, we thought it would be prudent to put together a guide to the risks of using an unqualified person for house clearance jobs, and what you can do to make sure the company you choose will not let you down.
Fly tipping
One of the most common stories told by those who’ve had a problem with an unqualified person for house clearance services relates to fly tipping. Here in the UK, it’s illegal to get rid of your waste without a licence unless you are taking it to a recycling centre in your own vehicle. Even then, some charges may apply.
Unfortunately, some rogue traders may well take your rubbish and your money, and then dump your property illegally somewhere nearby. If that property can then be traced back to you, you could face a hefty fine for fly tipping.
Hidden charges
Another common problem with using an unqualified person for your house clearance is that they may well give you a cheap quote, and then inflate the prices later on as the job gets more complicated. Or worse, they may just want to inflate their prices. With a qualified house clearance company, you will get a full quote detailing precisely what work should be done for the money you are paying.
Paying Upfront
If you pay upfront for your house clearance, this may put you in a vulnerable position. After all, you are at the mercy of the company you choose turning up when they say they will. Typically, most reputable companies, like us here at Clever Clear, will only require payments upon completion, so you know you will not be out of pocket should something go wrong.
Reliability
A qualified house clearance company will know only too well how a great reputation travels, and will not want to jeopardise this by being unreliable. Unreliability is one of the common complaints we hear from those who’ve had house clearance problems. After all, it can be frustrating to arrange something for a time that suits you – or that meets a deadline then have to scramble around for someone to help when you’ve been let down.
How to stay clear of problems
It is entirely possible to have a smooth and seamless house clearance. There are just a few tips and tricks to keep in mind if you want to avoid the problems we’ve mentioned above.
Waste Carrying Licences
Reputable companies will have valid licences for carrying and disposing of waste. it is wise to ensure that the company you choose has such licences and can tell you how and where they will dispose of the items they take.
Proper setup
It’s quite common for people to use the services of people when they get flyers through the door promoting services they’re in need of. This is a great marketing technique and one that many reputable companies use.
However, it’s also a good idea to check the company out online before you hire them. After all, anyone can print a leaflet, but if they have no online presence or you only have a mobile number as a way to contact them, it may be difficult to get hold of them if something goes wrong.
Trusted reviews
It’s also a good idea to check on independent review sites to make sure that other customers have used the firm, and found their service acceptable.
By following the tips we identified, and choosing a licensed house clearance company, you can avoid the pitfalls of using an unqualified person for your house clearance, and have a seamless, satisfactory service.
If you need our services or would like to know more, please contact Clever Clear today for a quick quotation or a chat about how we can help.
