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What if you find cash, jewellery or documents?

Cash, jewellery, and papers found during a clearance belong to the estate. We stop, secure the items, log them, and hand them to the executor.

  • Waste taken to licensed transfer stations
  • Careful, discreet crews
  • Itemised inventory for probate
  • Free no-obligation assessment
  • London-wide, 7 days by arrangement

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Visits by appointment only. Please call ahead so we can meet you properly.

Mariusz Baran, founder and owner of Probate Clearance London, wearing a navy polo shirtWritten by , Founder & Owner

What happens the moment we find something

Our teams follow the same routine every time:

  1. Stop work in that part of the room.
  2. Photograph the item where it was found.
  3. Place it in a labelled, sealed container.
  4. Note the room, the date, and who found it.
  5. Hand it to the executor or solicitor, in person or by recorded delivery.

This keeps a clear chain of custody, which is what executors need for probate.

Where valuables usually turn up

Older London homes hide things in the same places again and again:

  • Under floorboards and carpets
  • Inside coat pockets and handbags
  • At the back of wardrobes and drawers
  • In biscuit tins, books, and food containers
  • Taped behind drawers or under furniture
  • In the loft, garage, or shed

We check these before anything is removed.

Items we always set aside

  • Cash, chequebooks, and premium bonds
  • Jewellery, watches, medals, and coins
  • Property deeds and tenancy agreements
  • Wills, both original and copies
  • Birth, marriage, and death certificates
  • Passports and driving licences
  • Recent bank statements and tax papers
  • Insurance and pension policies

Why documents matter as much as cash

Papers unlock the estate. A solicitor needs them to close accounts, claim policies, and file with HMRC.

Identity documents also need care. Left in a skip, they invite fraud.

We keep them separate from all waste streams.

Sentimental items

Value is not only financial. We set aside:

  • Photographs and albums
  • Letters and diaries
  • Children's drawings and school records
  • Military and service records

If you want these kept, say so before we start.

No conflict of interest

Our price is based on volume, labour, and disposal costs. It is never based on what we find.

That matters. It means there is no reason for us to undervalue anything.

Before the job starts

Tell us if you are looking for something specific. Useful examples:

  • A missing will or a known safe
  • A ring or watch described in the will
  • Papers for a particular bank or pension

A short list helps us search the right places first.

Talk to us

We survey the property, then send a written quote. No fixed price is given before we see the contents.

Call 0794 455 7700 or email info@houseandofficeclearance.co.uk.

Not sure where to start?

We'll walk the property with you, explain what happens to each category of contents, and put it in writing.

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Mariusz Baran, founder and owner of Probate Clearance London, wearing a navy polo shirt

About the author

Mariusz Baran

Founder & Owner

Mariusz Baran is the founder and owner of Probate Clearance London, We Clear Everything London Ltd and House and Office Clearance Ltd. He has extensive hands-on experience in probate, bereavement and general property clearance across Greater London.

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