Lofts can quickly become the perfect space for dumping anything you are aware you will not be needing for a while. The loft often ends up overflown by piles of old and unwanted stuff that we do not want around us. Instead we put these items above our heads and we pretend they magically disappear. Sadly, this is not the truth. Sooner or later we have to clear this space. We have prepared a list of the most essential tips you can get if you decide to start a loft clearance by yourself. These will make your experience pain-free, while adding comfort value to your house. Here we go!
Make a plan of action and use it accordingly
Before you start, it’s always a good idea to simply figure out what you will be dealing with. It could be a lot of boxes with small items inside, or perhaps it is a much bigger task like furniture removals, that includes heavy lifting. Decide early on if you would need any clearance services London involved. This way you will be able to do your research and find the right company for your needs. It also might be a good idea to find out what skip permits you would need if you have a lot of items to get rid of (this is the usual case when it comes to loft clearance).
Be ruthless
You probably have all this stuff stored up there for weeks, months, or even years. If this is the case we have a secret to share with you – you do not really need these items. Get friends to help you with your decisions. They usually will tell you what needs to go away and be right about it, because they are not needlessly attached to anything like you are.
Organise rubbish disposal
If you only have a few things that you need to throw away, a good idea is to call a waste disposal company and let them do the job for you. You can donate or sell some of the items as well.
Have a sale if you want some cash
There is nothing shameful in wanting some extra money, especially if you are planning a conversion. You will be surprised when you find out how many of the items that are useless for you can be sold (some of them for a good price). Print out some flyers to invite local people for browsing. If you have lots of heavy items this will help you even more, because people will remove them for you after they pay for whatever furniture they buy.
Allow yourself more time than the optimal
Leave yourself a day to sit and organise the clearance in your head. This will make things a lot less stressful and could even save you time at the end of the day. Be realistic with your time so that you would not be feeling rushed, which often leads to spending extra money.
Get help
If you are not on a very tight budget, get a clearance service. Domestic clearance professionals will make things much easier for you. Add some friends and family to the party and you will be amazed how easier things become afterwards.
