How Long Does It Take to Clear a House?

The time needed to clear a house varies greatly. It can be a few hours or several days, depending on multiple factors. This guide helps you have realistic expectations.

Factors that influence the duration

Volume of contents

A minimalist house clears in hours; a full house with decades of accumulation may need days.

Number of people

One person alone takes much longer than a team of 3-4 experienced professionals.

Access

High floor without a lift, narrow stairs or small doors significantly slow down the work.

Need for sorting

If you need to separate items to keep, sell or donate, the process takes longer.

Special conditions

Cases of extreme accumulation, unsanitary conditions or sensitive situations require more time and care.

Reference times

Doing it yourself (1-2 people)

Property	Estimated Time
Studio/1 Bed	1-2 days
2 Bed	2-4 days
3-4 Bed	1-2 weeks
House	2-4 weeks

With professional team (3-5 people)

Property	Estimated Time
Studio/1 Bed	2-4 hours
2 Bed	4-6 hours
3-4 Bed	1 day
House	1-2 days

How to speed up the process

Before the team arrives

• Separate items you want to keep
• Identify valuable pieces
• Prepare important documents
• Clear access routes and pathways

During the work

• Let the team work without interruptions
• Be available for quick decisions
• Have someone to receive donations or buyers

Urgent services

When the deadline is tight, we can mobilise larger teams and work outside normal hours:

• Lisbon 24/7 — weekends and holidays (subject to availability)
• Rest of the country — urgent services with priority scheduling

Fast response: WhatsApp 965 593 656. Response within 30 minutes for urgent cases.

Realistic planning

To avoid stress:

1. Don’t underestimate — full houses always take longer than they seem
2. Leave margin — unexpected things happen
3. Consider help — professionals save days of work
4. Communicate deadlines — if there’s a deadline, mention it in your quote request

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