House Clearance

We check everything – there’ll be value where you least expect it

Why are we so different from other house clearance services? We examine absolutely everything inside and outside a property – value can come from anywhere in the house, cellar or garden, sometimes where you least expect it!

Items in the garage or outbuildings – including all types of vehicles and tools – could even cover the entire cost of the clearance.

Because we are acting for you the whole time. From the moment we receive that initial call or email, we never forget that this is someone else’s home and belongings.

Our team works at a diverse variety of houses and flats every week covering all aspects of the property including attics, cellars, garages, sheds, gardens, outbuildings, cars and other vehicles – we don’t cherry-pick.

We’ve handled the complete clearance and subsequent auctions for properties ranging from country estates and large luxury homes to Abbots Bromley School, Whittington Heath Golf Club, a record shop and a double glazing factory.

Whatever the property or the contents, we can supply the expertise you need together with our unique personal touch.

Our Specialist Departments can appraise all types of antiques and collectables from jewellery, watches and coins to furniture, art and ceramics; medals, stamps and rare whisky to cameras, toys, vintage vehicles and more.

Free home visits and no hidden costs

We offer free home visits and no-obligation quotes – a representative will meet you on-site to discuss your individual requirements and explain the costs involved up front.

Whether you are an executor clearing a deceased estate, investigating downsizing options, administering probate, emigrating or just tired of clutter, our team can help you.

We pride ourselves on being reliable and sympathetic and can give advice in all matters. Let us take the stress away today. Call us on 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk to discuss our range of professional services.

Our stringently observed procedures include protective equipment, social distancing measures, deep cleaning and sanitiser to keep our staff and clients safe and our vehicles disinfected.

Who are we?

We are an established professional auction company based in Lichfield with more than 150 years of family experience covering Staffordshire and the Midlands, with clients in areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Burntwood, Solihull, Tamworth, Cannock, Rugeley, Uttoxeter and Burton. Read more about us here.

Why sell at auction?

In a constantly evolving antique and collectables market, you may well have a hidden gem within your house clearance waiting to be found! We do not cherry-pick or farm out items of lesser value to other firms – we handle the entire clearance.

You can have the confidence that higher value and more specialised items will be uncovered, professionally assessed and offered in the relevant sale.

All items are sold in our modern salerooms which caters for all aspects of the auction world – from household effects to jewellery and fine art, cars to medals and fine wines.

Well, here’s a great example. At a local property we were clearing, the ceramics and pots and pans were spread out and Richard spotted an unusual crocodilian in one corner…

Our research team jumped into action and confirmed this unusual ceramic was a very rare Royal Doulton ‘Boy On A Crocodile’. We sold it at auction for £7,000 to the absolute joy of our clients.

Downsizing?

Where clients are downsizing or emigrating we organise everything from the haulage through to the auction for any excess furniture, ornaments, pictures, electricals, tools and garden ornaments to suit their time schedule.

Quotations are provided via a free home visit. Call us on 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk to discuss how we can help you.

Paperwork and sale proceeds

When we collect goods to be consigned to auction we provide a general receipt.

Approximately a week prior to the auction an email, or postal notification, is sent advising clients of the date of sale(s), lot numbers and pre-sale estimates.

Once everything has been sold, with all fees deducted, a statement is sent to the account holder and funds paid by bank transfer.