What Size Van Do I Need for a House Clearance?
A full house clearance usually needs a 7.5-tonne lorry, which holds around 36m³ and carries up to 3,000kg. That is enough for every room, the loft, the garage and the garden shed in one visit, rather than several smaller loads over separate days.
Recommended vehicle
Typical crew: 2 crew. Prices start from £48 for a small van and one driver, or from £54/hr — get an exact quote for your move in 60 seconds.
Why we recommend this van
A house clearance differs from a house move in one key way: everything goes, not just what is being kept. That includes furniture nobody is taking to the new address, decades of loft storage, garage tools, and garden equipment — volume that regularly exceeds a single Luton van even in an average-sized home.
For a smaller property, a flat, or a partial clearance (one or two rooms rather than the whole house), a single Luton van is often enough. Tell us the property size and roughly how full it is when you book, and we confirm the right vehicle rather than defaulting to the largest option automatically.
What typically fits
- Furniture from every room, including built-in wardrobes removed for transport
- Loft, garage and shed contents
- Garden furniture and equipment
- Bagged and boxed household items
- Bulky waste for licensed disposal
Clearing a flat or a single room rather than a whole house? A Luton van, or occasionally a long-wheelbase van, is often enough for a partial clearance.
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Step up or down a size: a luton van holds 19m³ and carries ~1,100kg — we confirm which one your job needs from your item list, never a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a house clearance always need the biggest van?
No. A whole-house clearance of an average or larger home usually needs a 7.5-tonne lorry, but clearing a flat or a single room is often a single Luton van job. We size the vehicle from the property and how full it is, not a fixed rule.
Can house clearance items be recycled or donated instead of disposed of?
Yes, tell us if you want usable furniture donated rather than taken to disposal — we can separate items for donation as part of the clearance, subject to what local charities are able to accept on the day.
How long does a full house clearance take?
A whole-house clearance typically takes a full day with our two-person crew, depending on how much sorting is needed on-site versus items already boxed and ready to load.