Deceased estate house clearance in Malta
Clearing the home of someone who has died is hard, practically and emotionally. We work carefully and at your pace: documents, photographs and anything of value are set aside for the family, and the rest is reused, recycled or disposed of properly.
Also called probate clearance, estate clearance, clearing a parent’s home, bereavement house clearance.
What's included
- A walk-through with the family, in person or by video, before any work
- Items you want to keep labelled and left untouched
- Documents, letters, photographs and valuables set aside, not thrown away
- Furniture and household items cleared room by room
- Garage, roof and storerooms included
- The property swept and left empty, ready for sale or letting
Who books it
Before anything is removed
Make sure the people entitled to the estate agree that the home can be cleared, and check with the notary or lawyer handling the succession if there is any doubt. Valuable items, jewellery, important documents and anything mentioned in a will should be identified and removed by the family first.
If family members live abroad, a video call walk-through lets everyone point out what they want kept before work starts.
How the clearance works
Each room is cleared in turn. Anything personal found along the way, such as letters, photographs, cash, keys or documents, is put aside in boxes for the family instead of being thrown away.
Furniture and household goods in good condition are passed on for reuse where possible, and the rest is recycled or disposed of through licensed facilities. When the work is done, the property is swept and left empty.
At your pace
There is no need to rush. Some families want everything cleared in a day; others prefer to go through things over several visits. The quote is fixed either way, and dates are agreed with you.
A short checklist for families
Things worth doing before the clearance date:
- Agree with the other heirs that the home can be cleared
- Remove jewellery, cash, important papers and anything named in a will
- Mark furniture and items that family members want to keep
- Look for documents in drawers, books, wardrobes and boxes
- Take meter readings and arrange to close utility accounts
- Keep a set of keys for the clearance team, or arrange access
Across Malta and Gozo
Deceased estate clearance is available in every locality on both islands. These pages cover house and garage clearance in specific areas.
Helpful guides
Clearing a parent's home: a practical guide
A calm, practical guide to clearing a parent's or relative's home in Malta or Gozo, from agreeing as a family and finding documents to handing over the keys.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHouse clearance checklist: moving, renovating or clearing a family home
A step-by-step checklist for clearing a house, flat or garage in Malta and Gozo, from sorting what to keep to getting rid of bulky items responsibly.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readBuying an old townhouse or farmhouse, what to check
What to look at when buying an old townhouse or farmhouse in Malta or Gozo: chimney, timber windows, roof, tanks, solar panels and what the last owners left.
Read the guide →Deceased estate clearance: common questions
What happens to personal papers and photographs?
They are never thrown away during the clearance. Letters, photographs, documents and anything that looks personal or valuable are set aside in boxes for the family to go through.
Can you clear the house if we live abroad?
Yes. A video call walk-through lets you show what to keep, and photos can be sent as the work progresses. Keys can be collected from a relative, neighbour or agent.
Do we need permission before clearing the property?
The people entitled to the estate should agree to the clearance. If the succession is not settled or there is any doubt, check with the notary or lawyer handling it before booking.
Can furniture be donated?
Items in good condition are passed on for reuse where possible. If the family would like particular items to go to a specific charity or person, tell us and it can be arranged.
Get a free quote
Tell us your locality and a little about the job. We reply with a clear price and available dates.