In Düsseldorf, a house clearance for a 2- to 3-room flat usually costs between about €1,500 and €3,500 – before deducting the credit for valuables. The price depends on the living space, the amount of household goods, the floor and the disposal effort. Unlike a pure clearance, it usually also includes sorting documents, the credit for valuables and the handover to the landlord.
Key facts at a glance
- Guide price 2–3 rooms: approx. €1,500–3,500 before credit for valuables
- The credit for valuables lowers the price – but rarely covers it completely
- Secure documents, photos and valuables beforehand or have them secured
- After a death, the heirs pay the costs from the estate
- A fixed price after a survey protects you from extra charges
How much does a house clearance cost? Guide prices 2026
| Property | Duration (approx.) | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 rooms (up to 50 m²) | 1 day | €900–2,000 |
| 2–3 rooms (50–80 m²) | 1–2 days | €1,500–3,500 |
| 4 rooms (80–110 m²) | 2 days | €2,500–5,000 |
| Detached house with cellar & attic | 2–4 days | €4,000–9,000 |
Which factors influence the costs?
- Living space and how full it is: a fully furnished flat with cellar and attic causes considerably more work.
- Floor and access: without a lift the carrying time increases, long distances to the vehicle cost extra.
- Type of household goods: electrical appliances, pollutants and rubble are more expensive to dispose of than furniture.
- Fittings: fitted kitchens, built-in wardrobes, carpets and lamps have to be dismantled.
- Extra services: renovation, final cleaning, handover to the landlord, document destruction.
- Credit for valuables: saleable items reduce the final price.
Credit for valuables: what are the household goods still worth?
With a credit for valuables, the service provider values saleable items and deducts their value from the fixed price. Good candidates are antiques, designer and branded furniture, high-quality porcelain, tools, bicycles and nearly new electrical appliances. Mass-produced items such as wall units, older upholstered furniture or unbranded fitted kitchens hardly fetch a price today. For particularly valuable individual pieces such as paintings or jewellery, an independent valuation beforehand is worthwhile.
A house clearance step by step
- 1Personal first conversation: clarify the occasion, time frame and wishes – for example what relatives want to keep.
- 2Free survey and fixed-price quote with credit for valuables.
- 3Sorting and securing: documents, photos, valuables and keepsakes are put together.
- 4Clearing and dismantling, separation by material, proper disposal and donation of usable items.
- 5Renovation and final cleaning on request.
- 6Swept-clean handover to the landlord or property manager with a handover report.
House clearance when moving into a care home
If a relative moves into a care facility or assisted living, a senior move and a house clearance can be combined: selected furniture and keepsakes go to the new room and are set up there, the rest of the household is cleared. Allow enough time and involve the person concerned in the decisions as far as possible.
Who pays for a house clearance?
In principle, whoever places the order pays. After a death, these are usually the heirs, who can pay the costs from the estate. In a community of heirs, all co-heirs should agree to the order. Your tax adviser can clarify whether the costs can be taken into account for tax purposes, for example for inheritance tax.
Further readingHouse clearance after a death: a guide for heirsDeadlines, tenancy, certificate of inheritance – and why you shouldn't sell anything before the clearance.FA Transport clears households in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area sensitively and completely – with a personal contact, fair credit for valuables and handover to the landlord, with unmarked vehicles on request.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house clearance of a 3-room flat cost?
As a guide, about €1,500 to €3,500 before credit for valuables, depending on how full the flat is, the floor and the disposal effort. Renovation and final cleaning may be added.
What is the difference between a clearance and a house clearance?
A clearance empties rooms and disposes of items. A house clearance additionally includes sorting and securing documents and valuables, the credit for valuables and often the handover of the flat to the landlord.
How long does a house clearance take?
An average flat is usually cleared in one to two working days. Houses with cellar, attic and garage take two to four days.
What happens to furniture that nobody wants?
Saleable items are credited, well-preserved items are donated to charitable organisations where possible. The rest is separated by material and disposed of properly.
House clearances in Düsseldorf & the region?
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