Handled with care.
Cleared with respect.
Sensitive, professional probate and estate clearance for executors, solicitors, and families across Huntingdon and Cambridgeshire. We move at your pace — never ours.
What this is
When the time comes, we're here.
Probate house clearance is the process of clearing a deceased person's property, usually as part of settling their estate. Unlike a standard house clearance, probate work requires extra sensitivity, careful documentation, and often coordination with legal professionals.
As executors, you may be dealing with grief while managing legal obligations and tight deadlines. We take the physical burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters. Every item is handled with respect, and we work at your pace — not ours.
How We Help
Quiet, careful, complete.
The way we handle probate clearances is different — designed to take pressure off executors, solicitors, and families.
We come to you
We walk through the property with you first to identify items of sentimental or financial value that should be set aside. Nothing happens until you're ready.
We document everything
Full inventory lists, photographs of cleared rooms, and waste transfer documentation — whatever the estate records require. Nothing is opaque.
We work with your solicitor
We regularly coordinate with solicitors and estate agents across Cambridgeshire — fitting our work around legal deadlines and exchange dates without fuss.
The Treasure Hunt rebate
We search for items of value and resell them. If sold within 30 days, the estate receives 30% of the net profit — a meaningful contribution to the estate's value.
What Happens Next
Four steps. No pressure.
From the first phone call to the final sweep, here's exactly how a probate clearance with Hunt 'n' Haul unfolds.
Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp, or request a quote online. We'll have a quiet chat about the property, the timeline, and any sensitivities we should know about.
Walkthrough & quote
We meet you at the property — or your solicitor — for a free walkthrough. You'll get a written quote within 2 hours and we set items aside as needed.
The clearance
Our DBS-checked team clears the property carefully and respectfully. Most 2-3 bed homes are done in a day. Larger estates take two to three.
Documentation & rebate
You receive a full inventory and waste transfer paperwork for estate records. If items sell, your 30% rebate is transferred with full documentation.
A Quiet Operation
Discreet by design.
We understand probate clearances often take place on streets where neighbours notice everything. Our team works carefully, quietly, and without spectacle.
Finding Value in the Estate
Your 30% rebate.
During probate clearance, we often discover items of significant value that executors and families weren't aware of. Our Treasure Hunt programme ensures nothing valuable is simply thrown away.
While we clear the property, we actively search for items that could be sold — antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, quality furniture, and working electronics. If we sell items within 30 days, the estate receives 30% of the net profit as a rebate.
For probate cases, this can make a meaningful difference to the estate's value. We provide full documentation of every item sold and every payment made, so trustees and beneficiaries have complete visibility.
Nothing of value should ever end up in a skip — especially not when it could be helping settle an estate.
You can read more about how the programme works on our Treasure Hunt page, including how rebates are calculated and paid.
Timelines & Practicalities
Built around your deadlines.
Most probate clearances in Huntingdon take between one and three days, depending on the size of the property and volume of contents. We schedule our work to fit around legal deadlines — including short-notice bookings when exchange dates are tight.
If the property needs to be cleared before exchange of contracts or by a specific date, let us know at the quote stage. We offer flexible scheduling and can usually accommodate urgent jobs within a few days.
What we need from you
Don't worry if you're not sure about all of this — we'll guide you through it during our initial consultation.
- Confirmation of grant of probate or letter of administration
- Access arrangements for the property — keys, alarm codes, parking
- Any special instructions — items to keep, rooms to prioritise, or items to photograph
- Contact details for the solicitor handling the estate, if applicable
Probate Clearance FAQs
Your questions, answered.
The questions we hear most often from executors, solicitors, and families navigating probate for the first time.
Do I need grant of probate before clearing a property?
Not always. In many cases, you can begin clearing personal belongings before probate is granted, particularly if the property needs to be secured or maintained. However, we recommend checking with your solicitor first, especially for high-value items. We're happy to work around the legal timeline.
How long does a probate house clearance take?
Most probate clearances take one to three days. A typical 2-3 bedroom house can usually be cleared in a single day. Larger properties or homes with extensive contents may need two to three days. We'll give you a clear timeline after our initial walkthrough.
Can you work directly with my solicitor?
Absolutely. We regularly work with solicitors and estate agents across Cambridgeshire. We can provide inventory lists, photographs of cleared rooms, and waste transfer documentation — whatever is needed for the estate records.
We cover Huntingdon and a 15-mile radius including St Ives, Godmanchester, St Neots, Ramsey, and surrounding villages. See the full list of areas we cover.
Free Quote — No Obligation
Tell us about the property.
No pressure, no hard sell. We'll come back to you within two hours with a fixed, upfront price.
Enquiry received.
We'll be in touch within two hours. If it's urgent, call or WhatsApp Mike on 07752 809106.
Why families choose Hunt 'n' Haul for probate clearance
- Fixed, upfront pricing — no hidden fees or surprise charges
- Waste Transfer Notes for the estate file, as standard
- Treasure Hunt programme — we find value and pay you back 30%
- Inventory lists and room photos for solicitors, on request
- DBS checked, fully insured, Environment Agency licensed
- We work at your pace — no pressure, no hard sell