Hoarder Clearance

Properties with a significant build-up of belongings need a different approach to a standard clearance — more time, more patience, and a crew that treats the situation with discretion rather than judgement. HouseClearances.ie carries out hoarder clearances across Dublin for families, property owners, and individuals themselves, handled confidentially and at a pace that works for the people involved.

Our Approach

Every hoarder clearance is different, and we don't work from a fixed script. Some jobs are led by a family member arranging the clearance on someone else's behalf; others are arranged directly by the person living there, ready to make a change. Either way, we listen to what's needed first, and we don't rush a job that needs to go carefully.

• Confidential. What happens in the property, and who arranged the clearance, stays between us.
• Non-judgemental. Our crews are experienced with this kind of clearance and treat it as a practical job, not a spectacle.
• Flexible pace. Some clearances happen in a single visit; others are better done in stages, especially if the person living there wants to be involved in decisions along the way.
• Family liaison. Where a family member is coordinating on someone else's behalf, we're happy to work directly with them on scheduling, access, and any items that need to be set aside.

What We Clear

Accumulated belongings of all kinds — furniture, papers, boxes, clothing, and general household items, often built up over a long period. We sort as we go: items of clear value or sentimental importance can be set aside for the family or individual to review, and the rest is handled through donation, recycling, or responsible disposal.

Practical and Safety Considerations

Properties with a heavy build-up of belongings sometimes have practical issues that need managing on the day — blocked access, structural clutter, or items that need careful handling. Our crews assess this as part of the job and work through it methodically rather than treating it as an obstacle.

Responsible Disposal

We're a fully insured waste carrier, and prioritise reuse and donation over disposal wherever items are in a suitable condition, aiming for an average recycling rate of up to 95% across what we clear. What can't be reused or recycled is disposed of through a licensed waste transfer station.

How It Works

1. Get in touch confidentially — by phone, WhatsApp, or email, whichever you're more comfortable with.
2. We talk through the situation and agree an approach — single visit or staged, and who needs to be involved in decisions.
3. We provide a free, no-obligation quote.
4. We carry out the clearance at the agreed pace, sorting items as we go.
5. The property is left clear, and anything set aside is handed back to the family or individual as agreed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this be handled discreetly?

Yes — confidentiality is central to how we approach this work, from the initial enquiry through to the day of the clearance.

Can a family member arrange this on someone else's behalf?

Yes, this is common, and we're happy to coordinate directly with a family member on scheduling and access.

Does the clearance need to happen in one visit?

No — where it's more appropriate to work in stages, we can agree that as part of planning the job.

What if the person living there wants to keep certain items?

Just let us know in advance, or flag it on the day — we'll set those items aside rather than clearing everything automatically.

Get a Free, Confidential Quote

Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp, or email to talk through what's needed — in confidence, at your own pace.

Recent Work

A selection of genuine photos from recent clearances — not staged, not stock.