Flat Clearance in Spain

Flat clearance has become one of the most in-demand services in cities where moves, inheritances, renovations, and temporary rentals are commonplace. This process involves removing, dismantling, sorting, transporting, and recycling all the furniture, belongings, and objects from a home quickly, safely, and professionally.

What is flat clearance?

It's a professional service designed to completely clear a home by removing furniture, appliances, personal belongings, accumulated rubbish, and other objects, leaving the property free, clean, and ready for its next use.

It's especially requested in cases such as:

• Inheritances
• Moves
• Renovations
• Rental or sale
• Diogenes syndrome
• Tenant changes in tourist flats

What does a professional service include?

1. Furniture dismantling: Wardrobes, complete bedrooms, shelving, built-in furniture… everything is dismantled with specific tools.
2. Sorting and packing: Reusable items, appliances, clothing, wood, metals, and rubbish are separated.
3. Loading and transport: The team loads all items into vehicles equipped for furniture and bulky goods.
4. Recycling at an authorised facility: Everything is taken to a recycling centre or plant, complying with environmental regulations.
5. Recycling certificate: Professional companies provide a certificate confirming proper waste management.
6. Post-clearance cleaning (optional): Some companies offer light or deep cleaning once the clearance is complete.

Flat clearance prices in 2025

The price mainly depends on the volume of objects, access to the property, and the condition of the home.

Factors that influence the price

• Volume in m³
• Condition and quantity of belongings
• Whether there's a lift or only stairs
• Service urgency (24 h)
• Fully furnished or heavily loaded flat
• Type of waste (wood, appliances, rubbish)

Types of flat clearance

• Inheritance: Includes sorting belongings, removing old furniture, and handling personal keepsakes.
• Moving: Furniture and appliances you don't want to take to the new home are removed.
• Renovation: Furniture removal before works, waste management, and complete clearance of the property.
• Diogenes syndrome: Specialised service requiring sorting, protection, and reinforced equipment.
• Urgent 24 h: Ideal for rentals, squats, or quick handovers.

Step by step: how a clearance is done

1. Initial assessment: Volume and access conditions are estimated via photos or a visit.
2. Detailed quote: The company calculates m³, materials, and working hours.
3. Planning: Team, vehicle, and tools are assigned.
4. Dismantling and sorting: Large furniture is dismantled and recyclable materials are separated.
5. Loading and transport: Everything is loaded onto trucks prepared for bulky items.
6. Recycling and certificate: Documents confirming proper management are delivered.
7. Light cleaning: The property is swept and left ready for its next use.

Is it legal to leave furniture on the street?

A professional clearance avoids fines. But before hiring one, consider whether furniture and items in good condition could have a second life by donating them through platforms like Waki.