We offer a complete clearance service
We provide a wide range of clearance services to suit different circumstances. From full house and estate clearances to partial clearances, bereavement clearances and end-of-tenancy work, our experienced team handles everything with professionalism and care. Whatever your needs, Yorclear offers a respectful and environmentally responsible approach.
With our trusted four-step service, we handle every stage of house clearance with care and expertise.
1. Property visit and assessment
We arrange a convenient visit to understand your needs and carefully assess the contents of your property.
2. Professional valuation
Our experienced team values items and advises on the best route, whether auction, donation, recycling or responsible disposal.
3. Respectful house clearance
We clear the property efficiently and sensitively, handling all items responsibly to reduce stress and disruption.
4. Auction and sale
Selected items are transferred to Elstob Auctioneers. In some cases, items may instead be sent to other auction houses if they are better suited.
Why choose Yorclear?
A thoughtful, eco-friendly approach to house and estate clearance
At Yorclear, we combine professionalism, care and sustainability to provide a service you can trust.
Every clearance is handled with respect and understanding.Through our connection with Elstob Auctioneers, items of value are given the best chance of achieving strong results at auction. We also work with a network of other respected regional auction houses to ensure that each item is sold in the most appropriate setting, maximising its visibility and potential value. Items are also recycled, donated and repurposed wherever possible, keeping landfill to a minimum.
Yorclear is a fully licensed waste carrier, giving you complete peace of mind that all items are handled and disposed of responsibly. Our licence means we meet strict environmental and legal standards, ensuring your waste is dealt with safely and legally.
Based in Ripon, we serve clients across Yorkshire and beyond.
About us
Our professional team of Trusted experts
Yorclear was established to provide a professional, eco-friendly house and estate clearance service, supported by the expertise of one of the North’s leading auction houses. As a sister company to Elstob Auctioneers, we bring together trusted clearance support with unrivalled knowledge of the auction world. While Elstob Auctioneers handles many of the items identified through our clearances, we also maintain strong relationships with other regional salerooms to ensure that each item is sold in the most suitable market. This helps to achieve the best prices for our clients across a wide range of goods.
Elstob Auctioneers, founded in Ripon in 2019, has quickly become recognised as one of the region’s foremost auction houses, achieving strong prices and attracting buyers from across the globe. The business is led by David Elstob, whose longstanding career in the auction and valuation sector includes senior roles at Thomas Watson in Darlington and Addisons in Barnard Castle.
At Yorclear, David is supported by Jason Hutchinson, our Clearance Operations Manager. Jason has over a decade of experience in property clearances and transport, working alongside David since 2012. His practical expertise and hands-on approach ensure every clearance runs smoothly, efficiently and with care. Together, David and Jason combine professional knowledge with a friendly, approachable manner, providing families and clients with a service built on trust, sensitivity and respect.
The house clearance specialists
Areas we cover
Yorclear is based in Ripon, at the heart of North Yorkshire, but our house and estate clearance services extend across the wider region and beyond.
We regularly work with clients throughout Yorkshire, County Durham and Teesside, and are always happy to travel further afield when required.
Wherever you are located, you can expect the same professional, sensitive and eco-friendly service. Whether you need a full house clearance, a probate valuation or advice on recycling and disposal, we are here to help with care and expertise.
Typical areas we cover include:
- Ripon, Harrogate and Knaresborough
- York and surrounding villages
- Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale
- Richmond, Catterick and the Yorkshire Dales
- Darlington and County Durham
- Middlesbrough, Stockton and Teesside
If your area isn’t listed – please call to discuss your requirements and will do our best to assist.
