House Clearance

Leaving the Netherlands? We’ll Handle the Rest.

Moving abroad is stressful enough without worrying about clearing out your Dutch property. Whether you’re repatriating after years as an expat, handling a family estate from overseas, or simply relocating internationally, 247 House Clearance takes care of everything while you focus on your new life.

We’ve helped hundreds of expat families clear their Dutch homes remotely. From diplomatic relocations in The Hague to student flat clearances in Amsterdam, our English-speaking team manages the entire process so you don’t have to fly back.

Why Expats Choose Us

We understand the unique challenges facing international clients. Language barriers, time zone differences, and the inability to be physically present don’t have to complicate your house clearance.

Our English-speaking team coordinates everything remotely:

• Initial assessment via video call - Walk us through the property using WhatsApp or Zoom
• Real-time updates - Receive photos and messages as we work
• Digital documentation - All receipts, certificates, and reports delivered electronically
• Flexible scheduling - We work around your time zone

You stay informed at every step without needing to travel back to the Netherlands.

What’s Included

Every house clearance includes:

• Complete removal of all contents (furniture, appliances, personal items)
• Responsible disposal and recycling (85% diversion from landfill)
• Donation of usable items to local charities
• Broom-clean condition on completion
• Photo documentation for landlords, estate agents, or buyers
• All necessary permits, recycling certificates, and municipal documentation
• Key handover coordination with your landlord or agent

The Challenge of Remote Clearance

When you’re thousands of kilometres away, clearing a property in the Netherlands presents unique challenges:

Time pressure: Rental contracts have end dates. Sales need empty properties. You can’t always wait.

Trust concerns: How do you know the work is being done properly when you can’t be there?

Valuable items: What happens to antiques, artwork, or sentimental pieces?

Paperwork: Dutch municipalities have specific requirements for waste disposal.

We’ve built our service around solving these exact problems. Our photo documentation system means you see the property before, during, and after clearance. Our valuation service ensures valuable items aren’t accidentally discarded. And our team handles all Dutch paperwork and municipal requirements.

How We Handle Valuable Items

Found something valuable? We offer several options:

1. Direct purchase - We buy antiques, artwork, designer furniture, and collectibles. The value is deducted from your clearance cost.

2. Set aside for collection - We can store items for you or a family member to collect.

3. Shipping assistance - For items you want sent abroad, we can arrange professional packing and shipping.

4. Auction consignment - High-value pieces can be placed with Dutch auction houses.

Our team includes experienced valuers who know the Dutch market. We’ll flag anything of potential value before disposal.

Sustainable Clearance

We take environmental responsibility seriously. Every clearance follows our sustainability protocol:

• Usable furniture goes to local charities and social enterprises
• Electronics are recycled through certified e-waste handlers
• Textiles are sorted for reuse or textile recycling
• Construction materials go to specialised recycling facilities
• Only genuinely unusable items go to landfill (typically under 15%)

You’ll receive a disposal report showing exactly where everything went.

Working with Landlords and Estate Agents

We regularly work with Dutch landlords, property managers, and estate agents. We understand their requirements and can:

• Attend final inspections on your behalf
• Coordinate key handover
• Arrange any minor repairs needed for deposit return
• Provide the documentation landlords need

This experience means smoother handovers and fewer disputes about property condition.

Coverage Across the Netherlands

We operate nationwide with dedicated teams in major cities. Whether your property is in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, or a smaller town, we can help.

For properties in Amsterdam and The Hague, we also have local specialist websites with in-depth information about clearances in those cities.

Our Commitment

We treat every property with respect. Items with sentimental value are handled with care, and we always give you the opportunity to identify anything you want to keep before we begin.

Our team has cleared homes for diplomats, multinational executives, and families in sensitive situations. We understand that a house clearance is often connected to a significant life event, and we conduct ourselves accordingly.