Flat and apartment clearance in Brussels
AAB Brocanteur clears flats, apartments and studios in all 19 Brussels municipalities. Furniture is dismantled inside the flat, carried down by the stairs or the lift, common areas are protected, and the storage cellar or garage box is cleared the same day. Free visit and quote, fixed written price, within 48 hours possible.
- Studio, flat, duplex
- Fixed written price
- Insured company
Flat clearance at a glance
- Homes
- Studios, one-bedroom and larger flats, duplexes, on any floor or at street level.
- Extras
- Private storage cellar, garage box, attic storage in the building, balcony and terrace.
- The building
- Lift or stairs, common areas protected, the building’s house rules respected.
- Price
- Fixed and written in the quote, given after the free visit.
- Timing
- Within 48 hours possible, 7 days a week from 7 am to 8 pm.
- Finish
- Rooms swept; broom-clean finish (vacuum and mop) on request.
What we clear
What a flat clearance includes
A flat clearance covers everything inside the flat and in the private spaces that go with it. You keep what you want; the rest is sorted, donated, recycled or taken away.
Furniture and beds
Wardrobes, beds, sofas, bookcases and tables, dismantled in the room when they do not fit through the doors.
Appliances
Fridge, washing machine, cooker and microwave: unplugged, carried down and sent for recycling.
Kitchen and cupboards
Cupboard contents, crockery, clothes, books, papers and decorations, sorted on site.
Storage cellar and box
The flat’s cellar or the box in the shared garage, cleared on the same day.
Attic storage
The attic room or loft storage allocated to the flat under the roof, if there is one.
Balcony and terrace
Garden furniture, planters, parasols and anything stored outside.
In the building
Lift, stairs and common areas
Clearing a flat is mostly about managing the route between the front door and the van without disturbing the neighbours.
- With a lift, the team uses it for boxes and small furniture, within the times set by the building’s management. Items too large for the lift go down the stairs.
- Without a lift, large wardrobes, beds and bookcases are dismantled inside the flat. The pieces are then carried down by hand, by several people, floor by floor.
- Common areas (entrance hall, stairwell, doors) are protected throughout the job. Nothing is left on the landing: whatever leaves the flat goes straight to the van.
Before the day
Building manager, landlord, tenant: who to tell before the clearance
Three or four messages are enough to avoid surprises on clearance day.
| Who to tell | Why |
|---|---|
| The building manager (syndic) | To check permitted hours, use of the lift and access to cellars and boxes. |
| The landlord | If you rent: to fit the clearance in before the key handover at the end of the tenancy. |
| Neighbours on your floor | To announce the date and avoid blocking the stairs or the lift when they need them. |
| The municipality | If the van needs a reserved space in front of the building: you apply to the municipality, and each one has its own lead time. |
The van
Parking the van in front of the building
The closer the van can park to the door, the faster the flat is cleared. In many Brussels streets, that means reserving a space on the road with the municipality. Each municipality has its own procedure and its own lead time.
We talk about it during the free visit and set the clearance date with that lead time in mind. The rules for your municipality are summarised, with a link to the official source, on our pages for the 19 municipalities.
Situations
When do people clear a flat?
The reasons change; the method stays the same: free visit, written price, then an empty flat on the agreed date.
End of tenancy
You are moving out of a rented flat and need to hand it back empty before the keys go back.
Sale or new tenants
An empty flat is easier to show and easier to prepare for works.
Moving into a care home
The belongings that go with the person are set aside; the rest of the flat is cleared.
An estate
After a death, sorting is done with the family. See our estate clearance page.
Real photos
Before and after: a living room in a flat
Boxes, armchairs and old furniture, then the same tiled living room empty and swept: one of our jobs.
AfterBefore
Living room during the clearance 
Furnished bedroom before the clearance
How it works
How does a flat clearance work?
Five steps, from your first call to an empty flat.
- Step 01
Call or WhatsApp
Call 0486 75 24 52 or send 3 photos on WhatsApp to +32 484 96 50 73. During opening hours we call you back within 15 minutes.
- Step 02
Free visit
We look at the volume, the floor, the lift, the cellar or box, and where the van can park.
- Step 03
Fixed written price
You receive a quote with a fixed price and no obligation. That is the price you pay.
- Step 04
Clearance day
Dismantling, sorting, donations to charities, recycling and removal, with the common areas protected.
- Step 05
Simple cleaning on request
The empty rooms are swept; if you asked for it, they are also vacuumed and mopped.
Price
What affects the price of a flat clearance
Every flat is different: the price is fixed in writing after the free visit, based on these points. See also what drives the price of a clearance.
| Factor | What matters |
|---|---|
| Volume | How much furniture, how many boxes and belongings have to go. |
| Floor and lift | A flat on an upper floor without a lift means more carrying. |
| Access and distance | The distance between the building entrance and the van, and the space available in the street. |
| Extras | A storage cellar, box or attic storage to clear as well. |
| Dismantling | Large furniture that has to be taken apart to pass through doors and stairwells. |
| Simple cleaning | If you ask for it at the visit, it appears in the quote. |
Where we work
Flat clearance in your municipality
Mid-rise blocks in Ixelles, townhouses split into flats in Saint-Gilles, residential blocks in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: AAB Brocanteur clears flats in all 19 municipalities. Local pages, for example:
Frequently asked questions
Flat clearance in Brussels: your questions
Do you clear flats without a lift?
Yes. Without a lift, the team dismantles large furniture inside the flat, then carries everything down the stairs by hand, with several people. The stairwell walls and steps are protected. Mention the floor during the free visit: it is included in the fixed written price.
Should I tell the building manager before the clearance?
It is a good idea. The building manager (syndic) can tell you the permitted hours, how the lift may be used and how to reach the cellars. Give them the date as soon as the quote is accepted, and let your neighbours know too.
Are the storage cellar and garage box cleared at the same time?
Yes, if you ask. The private cellar, the box or the attic storage in the building are cleared on the same day as the flat. Show them during the visit so they are included in the quote.
How long does it take to clear a flat?
It depends on the volume, the floor, the lift and the extra spaces to clear. The time needed is estimated during the free visit, and the clearance date is set with you at that point.
Is the flat left clean?
The empty rooms are swept. On request, the team also gives the flat a simple clean after the clearance: vacuum and mop, so it is ready for viewings or the key handover. Ask for it during the visit and it will appear in the written quote. See post-clearance cleaning.
Do I need to be there on the day?
Not necessarily. Being there at the start, to open up and show what stays, is enough, or you can leave us the keys. You can come back at the end to see the empty flat.
Can you clear my flat before my tenancy ends?
Yes. A clearance is possible within 48 hours. If the van needs a reserved space in front of the building, the date also depends on the municipality’s lead time, which is given on each municipality page.
Can you clear a flat before I leave Belgium?
Yes. Send 3 photos on WhatsApp to +32 484 96 50 73, we book the free visit and you receive a fixed written price. Once the quote is accepted, the clearance is possible within 48 hours, and you do not have to stay for the whole job: you can simply leave us the keys.
Guides
Our guides on this topic
- 7 min read
Clearing a flat before a sale or the end of a lease in Brussels
Clearing a flat in Brussels before a sale or when your lease ends: deadlines, syndic, lift, cellar, a simple clean before the key handover, mistakes to avoid.Read the guide 
8 min readHow to prepare a house clearance in Brussels: the complete checklist
How to prepare a house clearance in Brussels: what to keep, key papers, WhatsApp photos, access, the syndic, van parking, the day itself and handing back keys.Read the guide
Services
Our other clearance services
- Full house clearanceA whole house cleared, from cellar to attic.
- Attic and loft clearanceAttics and lofts: carried down, sorted, donated.
- Cellar and basement clearanceCellars and basements: heavy items carried up.
- Junk and bulky item removalA few pieces of furniture, one room, a garage or a garden.
- Estate clearance after a deathSorting with the family, keepsakes set aside.
- Offices, shops, warehousesOffices, shops and warehouses, for example at the end of a lease.
- Cleaning after a house clearanceSimple cleaning: sweep, vacuum and mop. Broom-clean.
- What drives the priceVolume, floor, access: what the quote depends on.
- Our portfolioReal before and after photos of our jobs.