Complete Guide: House Clearance in Brussels 2026

Published on 20 January 2026 | 8 min read

Clearing a house in Brussels can seem like a daunting task. Whether it follows a bereavement, a property sale, a move or a renovation, the process requires good organisation. This guide walks you through every step so that your house clearance project runs smoothly in 2026.

Situations Requiring a House Clearance

Several life circumstances may require you to completely clear a property in Brussels:

• Inheritance and bereavement: after the death of a loved one, heirs often need to clear the property. Our dedicated guide to house clearance after death details the specific procedures.
• Property sale: the property must be emptied before signing at the notary, sometimes within very tight deadlines.
• Moving: when you do not wish to take everything with you to your new home.
• Renovation: rooms must be completely emptied before work begins.
• Moving to a retirement home: the elderly relative's property needs to be vacated.

Step 1: Assess the Volume and Sort

Before any intervention, it is essential to carry out an initial inventory of the house contents. Go through every room, from the cellar to the attic, and mentally classify the items into four categories:

This preliminary sorting will give you a clear picture of the volume to deal with and will make the provider's work easier. Do not hesitate to photograph items that you think may have value so you can show them when requesting a quote.

Step 2: Identify Valuable Items

This is the most important step for reducing the cost of your house clearance. Many families are unaware of the value of certain items. A professional second-hand dealer can identify:

• Antique furniture (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Louis XV, etc.)
• Signed paintings and engravings
• Antique crockery, silverware and crystal
• Jewellery, watches and precious metal items
• Rare books, collectible vinyl, old postcards
• Antique musical instruments

At AAB Brocanteur, our expertise of over 30 years in the antiques trade allows us to accurately evaluate these items and offer you a fair buyback price. This buyback amount is directly deducted from the clearance invoice, which can make your house clearance completely free or even result in you receiving money.

Step 3: Choose the Right Provider

Choosing the right provider is crucial to the success of your house clearance. Here are the essential criteria to check:

Be wary of overly tempting offers with no written quote, no VAT number or no insurance. A serious professional will always visit the site free of charge to assess the job before proposing a price.

Step 4: Plan the Intervention

Once the provider has been chosen and the quote accepted, planning is straightforward:

• Set the date: most professional providers can intervene within 48 hours. At AAB, we work 7 days a week from 7am to 8pm.
• Prepare access: keys, access codes, parking space for the truck, and notify the building manager if necessary.
• Separate what you are keeping: clearly mark items to keep (labels, separate room).
• Take meter readings: note the water, gas and electricity meter readings if you are handing over the keys after the clearance.

Step 5: The Day Itself - How the Clearance Works

On the day of the intervention, here is how a professional house clearance in Brussels proceeds:

1. The team arrives with the appropriate equipment (truck, dismantling tools, protective materials).
2. A final walkthrough with you to confirm the instructions (what goes, what stays).
3. Methodical sorting room by room: identifying valuable items, separating for buyback, donation or recycling.
4. Dismantling bulky furniture (wardrobes, bookcases, fitted kitchens).
5. Complete removal to the appropriate channels.
6. Cleaning of the premises (sweeping, dusting).
7. Handover and payment (VAT invoice provided).

How Much Does a House Clearance in Brussels Cost in 2026?

The price of a house clearance in Brussels depends mainly on the volume to be removed, accessibility and the presence of valuable items. Here are the indicative price ranges for 2026:

These prices can be significantly reduced thanks to the buyback of valuable items by a professional second-hand dealer. In some cases, the house clearance can become entirely free, or the client may even receive money. See our prices page for more details.

Tips to Reduce the Cost