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Free House Clearance in Brussels
Conditions, alternatives and solutions to reduce your costs
Published on 10 February 2026 | 7 minutes reading time
"Free house clearance" is one of the most popular searches on Google when it comes to house clearance in Brussels. The good news? A completely free house clearance is indeed possible, and in some cases, you actually receive money. Discover under what conditions and what the alternatives are.
A Free House Clearance, Is It Really Possible?
Yes, a free house clearance in Brussels is entirely realistic. The principle is simple: when the value of the items the service provider can buy back exceeds the cost of the clearance, the operation becomes free for you. Better still, the surplus is paid to you.
However, not all homes lend themselves to a free house clearance. It depends essentially on the presence and value of the items contained in the property. A flat furnished with recent IKEA furniture will have very little buyback value, whereas a house filled with antique furniture could be cleared entirely for free.
Conditions for a Free House Clearance
For a house clearance to be free, the property must contain enough valuable items. Here are the types of items most sought after by professional second-hand dealers:
High value
- Art Deco, Art Nouveau furniture
- Signed paintings and engravings
- Branded jewellery and watches
- Silverware and precious metals
- Antique musical instruments
Medium value
- Antique crockery, crystals
- Rare and antique books
- Vinyl records and collections
- Solid wood furniture
- Antique tools, hardware
How Does Item Buyback Work?
At AAB Brocanteur, the process is transparent and straightforward:
- Free visit: our expert second-hand dealer visits your property to inventory and appraise the valuable items.
- Detailed valuation: each item is assessed individually. You know the buyback value of every piece.
- Overall quote: the clearance cost is calculated, then the buyback amount is subtracted. If the buyback exceeds the cost, you receive the difference.
- Intervention: our team clears the property, taking care with each item that has been purchased.
Real Example: When the Client Receives Money
3-facade house in Uccle - 180m2
Following the death of an 87-year-old lady, the heirs needed to clear a house that had been fully furnished since the 1960s. The house contained Art Deco furniture from the 1930s, Villeroy & Boch crockery, a clock collection and antique books.
Total clearance cost: 1,800 euros
Value of items bought back: 2,200 euros
Result: the client received 400 euros
Alternatives to Free House Clearance
If your property does not contain enough valuable items for a free house clearance, here are some alternatives to reduce the cost:
Partial house clearance
Clear what you can yourself (small items, clothing, boxes) and entrust the large furniture and bulky items to the professional.
Donations to charities
Les Petits Riens, Emmaus, Oxfam and the Red Cross collect furniture and items in good condition free of charge. This reduces the volume to be cleared by the professional.
Municipal bulky waste collection
Brussels municipalities offer free bulky waste collection (with volume limits). Check with your local municipal administration for details.
Online sales
Sell valuable items on 2ememain.be, Facebook Marketplace or Vinted before the house clearance. Please note: this takes time and valuations can be approximate.
Beware of Scams
Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true:
- A "free clearance service" without a VAT number or insurance is suspicious
- Some operators take the valuable items and abandon the rest on the pavement
- Always insist on a written quote, an invoice and a VAT number
- Check Google reviews and the legal existence of the company
How to Know If Your House Clearance Can Be Free?
The only way to find out is to have the contents of your property evaluated by a professional. At AAB Brocanteur (VAT BE0459006473), we offer a 100% free visit and quote with no obligation.
Our expert visits your property, evaluates the valuable items, estimates the clearance cost and gives you a clear answer: will the house clearance be free, paid, or even profitable for you?
With over 30 years of experience as an antique dealer and second-hand dealer in Brussels, we are able to identify every valuable item, even those you might overlook.
Will Your House Clearance Be Free?
Contact AAB Brocanteur for a free evaluation with no obligation. Our expert second-hand dealer visits your property to assess the value of your items and provide you with a transparent quote.
0486 75 24 52 Free Quote