End of Tenancy & Landlord Clearance in Yorkshire — Property-Ready Before Your Next Tenant Moves In
The clock starts the moment a tenant hands back the keys. Every empty day is rent you are losing. CL Clearances is set up to compress that clock. Charlotte Leighton runs the entire operation personally and can typically clear a Yorkshire property within 24 to 72 hours of a confirmed booking, including weekends.
This page is written for landlords, letting agents, and block managers who need a property back to a re-lettable condition quickly and without drama. If you are handling a single checkout on your own, the same service applies — but the priority on this page is the professional operator under pressure. Our landlord clearance services cover single lets, flats and HMOs: abandoned furniture, wardrobes, white goods, cookers, mattresses and old carpets removed so the cleaner, the inventory clerk and the new tenants can get in.
- Licensed Waste Carrier — CBDU291452
- 8+ Years Experience (Est. 2016)
- Full & Part Clearances Covered
- Fixed Quotes Agreed Before We Start
Based in Howden, DN14 · covering East & South Yorkshire
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Avoid Void-Period Penalties
A typical Yorkshire two-bed flat left empty between tenancies loses a landlord between £650 and £1,100 in rent per month, depending on the area. A four-bed family house in Hull or York can lose £1,500 or more in the same month. Charlotte treats every end of tenancy clearance as a void-period emergency, because that is what it is.
She is not the cheapest quote you will receive, but she is the one who turns up on the day the keys are released.
She quotes within a working day of a site visit (or a photo walkthrough if you cannot attend). She slots work in around checkout inspections. She works evenings and weekends when needed.
The Landlord’s 24–72 Hour Clock
Once you book, the workflow is fixed. Day 1 is the quote and confirmation. Day 2 to 3 is the clearance, depending on property size. The waste is removed in a single trip wherever the volume allows, which means the property is back in your control — not Charlotte’s — at the end of the day.
If the checkout inventory flags additional items after Charlotte has finished — a missed garage, an extra shed, a stack of rubbish in the rear garden uncovered on the day — she returns within 48 hours to clear those too, at no extra labour charge. The quote is fixed but the relationship is not transactional.
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The Checkout-Standard Checklist
Charlotte clears to a standard that satisfies most Yorkshire letting agents’ checkout inventories. That means flooring swept clean of obvious debris, kitchen appliances left in place (unless removed as part of the quote), bathroom suites untouched, garden refuse bagged and removed, and outbuildings emptied. She will also remove white goods and carpets if the tenancy agreement passes those to the landlord.
| Option | Best for | Disruption | You lift anything? | Sorting included | Speed | Compliance risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part clearance | Specific rooms, floors, or storage areas | Medium | No | Yes | Medium | Low — licensed disposal |
| Single item removal | One bulky item — desk, cabinet, appliance | Minimal | No | Limited | Fast | Low — licensed disposal |
| Skip hire (DIY) | When you want to manage it yourself | High — skip on site | Yes | No | Slow | Higher — your responsibility |
If you have a specific checkout inventory from the agent, send it through. Charlotte will mark which items are within scope and which would carry an extra charge, before any work begins. The cost of those extras is in writing, not a surprise on the day.
Why Yorkshire Landlords and Letting Agents Choose CL Clearances
Charlotte Leighton is based in Howden and covers the full Yorkshire letting market — Hull, York, Doncaster, Beverley, Selby, Goole, and the surrounding towns. She attends every clearance herself, invoices directly, follows agent checkout inventories, and turns up on the day the keys are released. That is the model. It is the same for a single-property landlord as it is for a block management company with forty units.
Paperwork for the tenancy file
Upper-tier waste carrier CBDU291452. The Waste Transfer Note shows where the abandoned contents went — useful if a former tenant later asks.
One contact for the agent
The letting agent deals with Charlotte from quote to handover, and she follows the checkout inventory rather than guessing what goes.
Clearing rentals since 2016
Terraces, flats, HMOs and family lets across East Yorkshire, Hull, York and Doncaster.
A price the landlord can budget
Fixed from photos or the checkout video before the keys are released, so it can go in the deposit claim or the void budget.
Ready for the check-in clerk
Rooms left empty and swept so the cleaner and the inventory clerk can get in the same week.
Every clearance is quoted and carried out by the founder — read more about Charlotte Leighton, or check our licence on the Environment Agency register.
What an End of Tenancy Clearance Removes
Furniture and white goods left by the outgoing tenant are the obvious items. Beyond that, Charlotte regularly handles bin bags of mixed waste, mattresses, broken or unwanted furniture, garden refuse, old curtains and blinds, food waste from the fridge, child car seats, bathroom cabinets, shelving, mirrors, and general household rubbish accumulated during the tenancy.
She does not remove tenant personal documents, jewellery, phones, or anything that looks like it belongs to a person rather than a property. If those are found, they are bagged separately and handed to the letting agent, never disposed of.
Typical end of tenancy jobs
Abandoned contents — a tenant has left furniture, bags and white goods behind. Usually half a day to a full day.
Between-let turnarounds — clearing so decorators or a refurbishment can start. Done room by room so the trades are not held up.
From checkout to empty
- Send the checkout photos or inventory — or the address and what has been left.
- Fixed quote — by phone, WhatsApp or email.
- Keys — collected from the agent or a key safe, if you cannot be there.
- Clearance — cleared and swept, with anything personal bagged separately for the agent.
- Waste Transfer Note — for the landlord’s records.
What Affects the Cost of an End of Tenancy Clearance
Volume is the largest driver — a one-bed flat with a few bin bags is a different job from a four-bed house with a garage full of dismantled furniture. Access matters: top-floor walk-ups, properties with no parking, narrow terraced streets, and properties with no rear access all add time. Hazardous waste (paint tins, chemicals, asbestos-containing materials) is removed separately at cost, and Charlotte will tell you in advance if any of that is present.
How much the tenant left
A few bags and a mattress is a small load; a fully furnished house left behind is a full van or more.
Tip: Checkout photos let us price it accurately without a visit.
White goods and beds
Fridges, freezers and washing machines go to separate disposal routes, and flat-pack beds and wardrobes take time to dismantle on upstairs floors.
Tip: Tell us which appliances are staying with the property.
Landlord’s furniture versus tenant’s
On a furnished let, the landlord’s inventory items stay. If the inventory is unclear, things get left or taken by mistake.
Tip: Mark or list anything that belongs to the property.
Flats, stairs and permit streets
Upper-floor flats without a lift, long carries and permit-only parking all add time on site.
Tip: Mention the floor, any lift and where a van can stop.
The next tenant’s move-in date
A same-week clearance before a new let is possible but has to be booked around other jobs.
Tip: Book as soon as the tenant gives notice, and confirm the date once the keys are back.
Paint, chemicals and gas bottles
Hazardous items left in sheds and cupboards go through separate licensed routes at cost, and we tell you in advance.
End of Tenancy Clearance Costs in Yorkshire
Pricing is based on property size, contents volume, and access. A studio or one-bed flat in Yorkshire typically clears for £150–£350. A two-bed flat or small terrace is typically £300–£550. A three to four-bed house is typically £550–£1,000. A larger detached home with outbuildings and significant volume is quoted individually. The quote is fixed once agreed, in writing, and there is no VAT on top.
The Legal Side of End of Tenancy Clearances
Items left behind by outgoing tenants are governed by the tenancy agreement and the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977. Charlotte does not make the call on what belongs to a tenant versus a landlord — that is the agent’s role. She will follow the agent’s instruction, bag anything of possible personal value separately, and photograph it before removal. All waste is removed under Waste Carrier Licence CBDU291452 with a written duty-of-care note for landlord compliance.
End of Tenancy Clearance FAQs
How fast can you turn around an end of tenancy clearance?
Most Yorkshire properties are cleared within 24 to 72 hours of a confirmed booking. Larger homes or properties with significant volume take longer and are scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Call Charlotte on 07783 430775 for current availability.
Do you work with letting agents?
Yes. Charlotte works with individual landlords, block management companies, and Yorkshire letting agents. She can invoice the agent directly, copy you on paperwork, and follow agent-specific checkout inventories where required.
Will you remove carpets and white goods?
Only if the tenancy agreement passes them to the landlord. If they are included, Charlotte removes them as part of the quote. If they are the outgoing tenant’s responsibility, she will not touch them.
What happens to items of value left behind?
If the tenant has left something that looks valuable, Charlotte bags it separately, photographs it, and hands it to the letting agent. She does not dispose of items of value. The tenancy agreement governs who they belong to, and that is not her call to make.
Can you clear a property I cannot attend?
Yes. Send photographs, a floor plan, or a video walkthrough. Charlotte quotes from the photos and turns up on the day with the keys arranged through the agent, the tenant, or a key safe. Most Yorkshire agent-managed properties are handled this way.
Are you insured for end of tenancy work?
Yes. CL Clearances carries public liability insurance, and a copy of the certificate is available on request before any work begins.
Licensed End of Tenancy Clearance Across Yorkshire
If you have a property coming back to market in the next two to four weeks, call Charlotte on 07783 430775 with the postcode, the property size, and the date the keys are released. She will tell you the same day whether she can hit your re-letting date, and what the fixed quote is. CL Clearances covers all of Yorkshire and East Yorkshire, including Hull, York, Doncaster, Beverley, Selby, Goole, Howden, and Scunthorpe.
- Call or text07783 430775
- WhatsAppMessage Charlotte
- Emailhello@cl-clearances.co.uk
- Based inHowden, DN14 7DY, East Yorkshire
- HoursMon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
- Waste carrier licenceCBDU291452