How much does a house clearance cost in 2026?

The most frequently asked question we get is: How much does a house clearance actually cost?
Many people think that clearing out a house is very expensive or very cheap.
In this article, we provide insight into the average prices for clearing out a (senior) home or an apartment. It is important to note that a proper clearance is always a customized solution because it depends on a number of factors. not be directly connected with the size of the house:

1. Quantity of m3 of furnishings

2. Waste recycling costs of the contents

3. Distance and circumstances (elevator/stairs) from the house to the truck

4. Is it a rental property or an owner-occupied property?

House clearance in the Randstad: what can you expect in terms of costs?

Target prices in the Randstad (2026)

*All amounts are indicative and include VAT. The exact price depends heavily on the situation.

Additional costs and surcharges that often occur in the Randstad

Example costs per type of home in the Randstad

To make it more concrete, here are some example scenarios:

• Evacuating a senior's room (few furniture, good accessibility): around €250-€750
• Apartment with 1-2 rooms, with average amount of furnishings: €750-€1.500.
• Completely clear out a single-family home, including removing carpet and cleaning: €2.000-€3.500.
• Large house (more than 3 bedrooms), lots of furniture or rubbish, possibly multiple floors, or heavy pollution: €2.500-€5.000+.

Factors that have a particularly strong influence in the Randstad

In South Holland, several factors can further increase costs:

• DirectionsMany homes in cities (The Hague, Rotterdam, Leiden, etc.) have narrow streets, limited parking, stairs, and no elevator. These issues often require additional labor time and manpower.
• Waste processing rates: Dumping and processing costs vary per municipality, especially in urban areas, and may be higher.
• Urgent / delivery timeIn busy regions, people often want to deliver quickly, which entails additional surcharges.
• Property type & surface area: Apartments on the top floor or in attics are often more difficult to evacuate compared to downstairs apartments.
• Additional work: cleaning, filling holes, plastering, whitewashing, removing carpeting, clearing away garden/garden furniture — in South Holland this can be extra work, especially in older houses or rental properties where the delivery standard is high.

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