Reliable House Clearance & Man with a Van Services in Aberdeen (AB)
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House clearance and man with a van across Aberdeen and the AB postcode area
The AB postcode area covers Aberdeen and a large part of north-east Scotland. Alongside the city it includes Stonehaven and the Mearns coast, Westhill and Portlethen, Inverurie, Ellon, Peterhead and Fraserburgh, Royal Deeside from Banchory to Ballater, and Turriff and Huntly inland. The Granite City sits at the centre of a big rural area, and distances beyond the city can be long.
Move & Clear matches your job with up to three providers who cover your part of AB. You describe the job once and each provider replies with their own price and availability. You can compare quotes side by side, with no cost to you and no obligation to accept.
Below is how the main services work across Aberdeen and the surrounding towns, from house and executry clearance to lofts, garages and gardens, including some points that are specific to Scotland.
House clearance and property clearance in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is built of granite, and the housing reflects it. Tenement flats with common stairs fill Rosemount, Torry, Woodside and the streets off Union Street, while grand granite villas line Albyn Place, Rubislaw Terrace and Hazlehead. Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber have large detached houses, and Portlethen, Westhill, Bridge of Don and Kingswells are mostly modern estates. Granite stairs are hard and often steep, and tenement flats can be several floors up with no lift, so tell providers the floor and the width of the stairs.
Parking and access need thought. Much of the centre has controlled parking, some streets are narrow, and part of the city centre falls within the Low Emission Zone, which applies to vehicles that do not meet the emission standard. Ask whether the provider's van is compliant. In Aberdeenshire, roads can be long, exposed and affected by wind, rain and snow in winter, so allow flexibility with dates.
Property clearance is in steady demand from landlords, letting agents and housing associations, particularly where oil and gas contracts end and tenants leave at short notice. In Scotland, moving house is often called a flit, and tenancies end on set dates. Scottish tenancy law differs from England, so take advice before clearing a tenant's belongings.
Man with a van in Aberdeen
A man with a van in Aberdeen suits flat flits, student moves, furniture collections, deliveries to shops and trips to the recycling centre. Hourly rates are common for short jobs, while a fixed price works for a clear scope. The A90, A96, A92 and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route make longer runs to Dundee, Inverness, Stonehaven and Peterhead straightforward.
The Bridge of Dee, Anderson Drive and the A90 into the city are busiest at rush hour. Ask the driver whether they can work outside peak times. Tenement stairs usually need two people, so ask providers to include a second person in the quote, and check any permit or loading restriction for the street.
If you plan to take waste to a recycling centre yourself, check the Aberdeen City Council or Aberdeenshire Council rules on vans, trailers and proof of address first. In Scotland, waste carriers register with SEPA, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Many drivers can take the load to the right site for you.
Executry and estate clearance in Aberdeen
Many Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire families have lived in the same home for decades, so a clearance after a death can mean sorting a lifetime of belongings. A good team will agree an itemised inventory with you, set aside papers, jewellery, cash and keepsakes, and photograph the contents before anything leaves.
Older granite homes can hold furniture, paintings, clocks, silver and fishing and farming items that are worth keeping or having valued, and the north-east has a healthy auction trade. Ask whether the team will set aside anything of value for a valuer or a local auction house. If you live elsewhere, including offshore or overseas, a team can send photographs and keep you updated by phone or email.
In Scotland the legal process is called confirmation, not probate, and the people dealing with the estate are the executors. Before you book, make sure you know which executor is instructing the clearance, and if there are several, put what is being cleared and the dates in writing. Unoccupied homes can lose some insurance cover after a month or two, and councils may offer a council tax exemption following a death, so ask about both early. This is general guidance only, not legal advice, so a solicitor can help if the estate is complex.
Loft clearance in Aberdeen
Lofts in Aberdeen's granite houses and tenements can be reached by a steep stair or a hatch, and some are shared or locked. Teams will ask about access, boarding and lighting before they quote, and a loft up several flights takes longer than one in a bungalow.
Check whether the loft space belongs to you or is shared with neighbours. Stay on the boards and never step between bare joists. If you think old insulation, sprayed coatings or roof sheets contain asbestos, say so, and a responsible crew will stop and advise.
Garage clearance in Aberdeen
Garages are common in the suburbs and the villages, and many hold old furniture, bikes, garden tools, camping and fishing gear and tins of paint. Solvents, oil, gas bottles, batteries and aerosols must be handled as special waste, so list them when you request quotes.
Tyres and fluorescent tubes need proper disposal. Many older garages and farm buildings have cement sheet roofs that may contain asbestos and should not be broken up. If the garage is in a rear court or on a long private drive, describe the route.
Garden clearance in Aberdeen
Gardens in AB range from small shared back greens in the tenements to large plots in Cults and Deeside and open country gardens across Aberdeenshire. Garden clearance covers overgrown borders, hedges, brambles, fallen branches, sheds, fencing and green waste, as well as rubbish left behind by tenants.
Large plots and exposed sites mean more carrying and a higher price. Trees in conservation areas, including parts of Old Aberdeen, the West End and Banchory, may be protected, so tell the council before cutting. Green waste is normally composted, soil and rubble are charged differently, and Japanese knotweed is controlled waste for a specialist.
What clearance costs in Aberdeen
Illustrative price guide for the AB area (placeholder figures, to be replaced with real quote data). Actual quotes vary, so comparing up to 3 is the best way to see the real cost.
Aberdeen prices sit close to the national average. Tenement stairs and rural distances in Aberdeenshire add time, while jobs in new suburbs such as Portlethen and Westhill are usually easier to reach.
House clearance
| A few items / single room | £120 to £270 |
|---|---|
| 2-3 rooms | £340 to £745 |
| Whole house (3-4 bed) | £880 to £2025 |
| Garage, loft or shed | £205 to £610 |
Man with a van
| Single item (small van) | £40 to £95 |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate, van + driver | £45 to £75 per hour |
| Hourly rate, van + 2 people | £75 to £115 per hour |
| Small flat move (Luton van) | £160 to £380 |
What affects the price?
- Volume of items and the van or lorry size needed
- Access: stairs, lift availability, parking and distance to the vehicle
- Type of waste: hazardous or specialist items (e.g. asbestos, chemicals) cost more to dispose of
- Urgency: same-day and weekend jobs are often priced higher
- Loading help: crews that do the carrying charge for the extra labour
- Items with resale value, which can sometimes reduce a clearance quote
Our transparency promise: quotes are free and come direct from the providers. We don't add fees to your price, and you're never obliged to accept.
Areas covered in Aberdeen (AB)
Providers set their own patches, so coverage varies a little from street to street. Towns and districts our providers commonly work in include:
- Aberdeen city centre
- West End
- Old Aberdeen
- Torry
- Woodside
- Hazlehead
- Cults
- Bieldside
- Portlethen
- Westhill
- Stonehaven
- Banchory
- Ballater
- Inverurie
- Ellon
- Peterhead
- Fraserburgh
- Turriff
- Huntly
FAQs: clearances and moves in Aberdeen
How much does house clearance cost in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen house clearance prices usually run from around £120 to £270 for a single room to £880 to £2025 for a three or four bedroom home. Stairs, access and the amount of waste all affect the price, so comparing up to three quotes helps.
Do clearance companies cover Aberdeenshire as well as Aberdeen?
Many providers cover a wide part of AB, including Stonehaven, Inverurie and Deeside, but each sets their own patch. Enter your full postcode on the form and we match you only with providers who work your area.
Can a team clear a tenement flat with no lift?
Yes, but tell providers which floor it is and how narrow the stairs are, because this affects the crew size and the time needed. Most tenement jobs need at least two people.
Does the Aberdeen Low Emission Zone affect a clearance van?
The zone covers part of the city centre and applies to vehicles that do not meet the emission standard. Ask your provider whether their van is compliant and whether any charge is included in the quote.
Does a clearance company in Scotland need a waste carrier registration?
Yes. Anyone carrying waste for others in Scotland should be registered with SEPA. Ask to see the registration number before you book.
What happens to the items taken away?
Reputable teams sort for reuse first, then recycling, and dispose of the rest at licensed sites. Ask for a receipt or waste transfer note so you have a record of where the waste went.