Having your basement junk clearance is something that a lot of people consider undertaking especially when they are looking to have their basement cleared out to use it for some purpose. It is very easy to think that all your excess stuff should be stuck into the basement. After many months, you end up going downstairs to your basement and you can barely have a spot to stand in! You realise how much you underestimated the junk that you stuck into the basement and now you don't know where to begin cleaning it out from.

The simple solution is to find a junk removal company that can help you clear everything out. It is tempting to think that you can do everything by yourself, but let’s face it, how many times have we tried to clean our own places and it was futile. You end up finding one thing, go down a nostalgic path and then realise that you wasted the last three hours doing anything aside clearing the stuff that needs to be cleaned. It truly is easy to just have the professionals do it for you, which is why we have created this handy guide to help you take care of that. Rubbish clearance companies work effectively and quickly to help you sort out everything. Below are some key tips that will help you establish how to go about hiring one for your clearance needs:

•    The first thing to do is to make a list of what you think is in your basement and what needs clearing out. It's easy simply to say to the company that everything in your basement needs clearing out but what you don't realise is that the more specific you are, the better service you will receive. You could mistakenly tell the clearance people that there are just a few bits and bobs lying around and you might have forgotten that you have a chest freezer for which they didn't bring the appropriate van. Your list will help you tremendously!

•    The second tip is to always shop around for the best quote in your budget. You do not want to be spending more money than you need to, so price match and comparison is a very smart thing to do when you are hiring a waste removal company. It is important to have a few companies lined up and take it from there. It makes it easier and you have money left over to play with!

•    The third thing is to make sure that the company always includes VAT in their quote. It is amazing how many companies choose not to quote VAT into their quotation, the client seems happy and then they say that the quote was without tax. Ensure that this never happens to you by always asking for it to be included before you choose to go ahead. Junk removal companies are always happy to do so. Also, request that the quote is valid for at least a minimum of 28 days, giving you time to find the company which offers best value for money!

When you are thinking of having a basement junk clearance, find a company that is reliable, professional and organized. It makes life so much easier for you and when you need your basement cleared out in the future, you will always be able to go back to them!