When a small business moves, downsizes, refits or closes, the clear-out tends to land on the owner or office manager at the busiest possible moment. Desks, filing cabinets, stock, shop fittings and old computers all need to go, often by a fixed date when the lease ends or the shopfitters arrive. Cumbria House Clearance clears offices, shops and small business premises across the county, working around your business so the job is done with as little disruption as possible.
Premises we clear
Our business clearance service is designed for smaller commercial spaces, including:
- Offices and serviced office suites
- High street shops and retail units
- Hair and beauty salons and barbers
- Surgeries, clinics and practice rooms
- Workshops, studios and small industrial units
- Upstairs offices above shops in town centres
Larger sites such as warehouses, hotels, pubs, holiday parks and care homes are covered by our separate commercial clearance service, which is planned on a different scale.
What we remove
Office furniture and fittings
Desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, meeting tables, shelving, reception furniture and storage units. Usable furniture is passed on for reuse wherever possible, and metal cabinets and frames are recycled.
Shop and salon fittings
Display units, counters, rails, mirrors, salon chairs, backwash units and old stock. Where fittings or stock have resale value, we can offset that value against the cost of the clearance.
IT and electrical equipment
Computers, monitors, printers, phones, cables and small appliances are recycled as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment). Before we collect, make sure any data you need has been backed up and that you are satisfied about how data on hard drives has been dealt with, as that remains your responsibility as the business owner.
Confidential paperwork
Old client files, invoices and staff records turn up in almost every office clearance. We will not put confidential paperwork in general waste. Instead, we set it aside for you so you can shred it yourself, or we can arrange secure disposal. Either way, you stay in control of anything sensitive. For general guidance on business record keeping and data obligations, an accountant, solicitor or official guidance on GOV.UK is the best starting point.
Working around your business
Few businesses can afford to close for a day just to clear a room. Out-of-hours and weekend working can often be arranged, so a shop can keep trading or an office can stay open while we work. Town centres such as Carlisle, Kendal and Penrith have pedestrianised streets and loading restrictions, so tell us about access, rear entrances and parking when you get in touch and we will plan accordingly.
We are a registered waste carrier and fully insured, and happy to show our details on request, which matters because businesses have their own duty of care for the waste they produce. Our responsible disposal policy explains how every type of item is handled.
Getting ready for the clearance
A little preparation makes the day run smoothly and keeps your costs down. Before we arrive, it helps to:
- Mark or remove anything staying with the business, such as equipment moving to new premises
- Back up data and decide how computers and hard drives should be dealt with
- Gather keys, alarm codes and any landlord or building manager contact details
- Check lease terms for anything the landlord expects to be left in place, such as fitted kitchens or carpets
If you are not sure what belongs to you and what belongs to the landlord, it is worth checking before the clearance rather than afterwards.
How a business clearance is arranged
- Send photos of each area by WhatsApp to 07898 719 509, or ask for a visit for larger premises.
- We provide a free, no-obligation quote.
- Agree a date and time that suits your trading hours or lease deadline.
- We clear, sort and recycle, leaving the premises empty and tidy.
- You pay on completion, with no upfront charges.
Find out more about each stage on our how it works page. We work throughout the county, including business clearance in Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Workington and Kendal.
Request a free business clearance quote
Tell us about your premises and your deadline and we will give you a clear, straightforward price. Call, WhatsApp or send your details using the quote form.
