The death of a loved one is a difficult time. Especially for family and friends who were close to the deceased. In addition to mourning, unfortunately other matters also need to be arranged. The funeral, for example. Because all this is already difficult enough for the surviving relatives, it is often decided to hire a professional company to clear the house. Those valuable memories in a house can of course be extra difficult for the surviving relatives.
Clearing a house after a death: who is responsible?
Many people do not know who is responsible for clearing a house after the death of a loved one. This is arranged differently all over the world, but in the Netherlands the partner or other blood relatives will inherit. In the case of a will, this can also be a completely different person. Fortunately, the fact that heirs are responsible for clearing a house does not mean that they have to do it themselves. The precious memories of the deceased person often make this difficult.
Evacuations in the event of death
Clearing out a house is always a difficult job, but a empty house after death is still a lot more difficult. It is therefore always important for a company to make clear agreements with family and other survivors in such a situation. Furthermore, there must also be clear communication regarding the delivery of the home in its original state or making a home ready for sale.
- Evacuate rental property
Clearing out a rental property after a death often has to be done quickly. The conditions of the real estate agent, landlord or housing association must also be taken into account. The property must be delivered as quickly as possible in accordance with their conditions so that a new tenant can quickly move into the property. If a property has to be broom clean upon delivery, the property must be empty, but also broom clean. This requires work. For example, removing carpeting, curtains and painting the walls.
- Evacuating a home you own
Does a house need to be cleared? Then it often needs to be made ready for sale as soon as possible. This also needs to happen as soon as possible, because as long as the house is not sold, you as the legal heir will be responsible for the costs of the house.
Don't worry about valuables or precious belongings
Having a house emptied and cleaned naturally means that you have to trust the company and the clearers. Fortunately, at Moova we have all reliable moving and clearing companies in our system and you do not have to worry about valuable items. The clearers always handle the belongings of the deceased in a respectful manner. What happens to the contents is always discussed in advance. If the clearers come across important documents or other items during their work, the manager will contact the client immediately.
House clearance costs
The costs of clearing out a house after a death depend on various factors. These various factors influence the price. It is always a labour-intensive job anyway. You also need to look at what kind of house it is and where it is located. Is it in a busy city centre? The contents also play a major role, because a large number of items naturally also means more work for a clearance company. You should also not forget the additional costs. These have to do with extra work that needs to be carried out during the clearance. All of this and much more influences the costs of clearing out a house and that is why it is difficult to give an average price.
Evacuating a house? Request a free quote from Moova
For an exact price indication for clearing out a house after a death, you can request a free quote from Moova. request a quoteThis is completely without obligation.
You can easily submit your request online. It will then be sent to 5 different companies and you will receive the quotes in your mailbox within 24 hours. This way you can calmly read everything and compare the companies with each other.
