How Do We Work?
The first step is to understand your particular circumstances, the work to be undertaken, timings to work within and any specific requests & needs.
Then, with your approval, we’ll visit the property in order to best assess how the work will be undertaken and to provide a written report and quote. There is no cost for this.
The quote will include a series of recommendations for the project which will all be in accordance with your direction and the requirements of the estate.
Once you are comfortable using Clear Space Estate Clearances, the work begins.
The first key step is for decisions to be made on all the items. Those that are wanted by family and friends are initially either removed from the home or clearly labelled and set aside.
If you struggle making decisions on the items, we can provide assistance. Using a non-judgmental and caring approach, we provide hands-on coaching and support. We’ll never force any one to let go of any item, rather help them think differently about the emotions connected with the item and how to preserve a memory without keeping the item. No other estate clearance business offers this service.
We can also provide physical help so you can get access to all the items, again something unique to Adelaide Estate Clearances. We get to the back of sheds, up in roof spaces, climb up ladders and get on our hands and knees to the back of corner kitchen cupboards.
One of the other ways we can remove the stress is want to do with all the unwanted items.
What Happens With All The Home’s Belongings?
There’s only one decision you need to make on each item – “is it wanted – yes or no?” If it’s wanted, set it aside or remove it from the home. If it’s not wanted, simply leave it where it is or move it into an “unwanted zone” and move on to the next item. You don’t have to think whether it will sell, who will buy it and for how much, is it clean and enough to be donated and if its rubbish, how to get rid of it. We also have a really simple solution for securely disposing of all financial paperwork and other personal records, can safely dispose of paints and chemicals and deal with any sort of vehicle. Instead of thinking all of that, just think “Mick will deal with it”.
Once all the items have had decisions made on them, wanted or unwanted, our work continues. Our first priority is to sell all items on your behalf – using various reputable auction houses. That’s why we always advise people to not throw anything unwanted out – it’s very likely to sell. We carefully sort though every unwanted items identifying what can be sold, donated and recycled. And the estate gets 100% of the proceeds from the sale, less the auction house’s commission, as we take no proceeds. You’ll then receive prompt payment for items sold at auction.
Donating items can also be very problematic – charities are very fussy these days about what they’ll take. Our philosophy is to throw as little as possible out. We have connections with many charities that will accept items that others won’t and we often send items overseas to third world countries such as Ghana who are in desperate need of basic household items.
You can also give us a list of items that you’ve been unable to find. As we thoroughly sort through the unwanted items, we’ll be on the lookout for these. And if we come across any other items we think are personal, we’ll keep them aside so you can decide to keep them or not.
What Information Will You Receive?
Throughout, you’ll be kept informed of our progress. Importantly, the property and contents will be protected at all times.
We create an inventory/audit list of all unwanted items that leave the home, transport them using a professional removalist and track & monitor items once at the auction house and until sold.
Once we have finished, a report is provided that details the outcomes of the work completed. This includes a comprehensive check list as proof and accountability of our work, to advise what became of each item and any inventory, resources and third-party services used.
And at your request, all the practical services can also be arranged – minor repairs, cleaning, gardening, storage, recommending people to rent or sell the home and anything else thing that is needed. We can interim manage the property to arrange access for trades people and beneficiaries.
Let Clear Space Estate Clearances in Adelaide help remove the stress and worry – and anything else that needs to go.
Call Mick today on 0404 361 386, send an email or fill in the enquiry form below to discuss your particular needs.