House clearance Cologne · English-speaking
House clearance and junk removal in Cologne – in English, at a fixed price.
Moving out, leaving Germany or clearing a relative's flat? We empty flats, houses, cellars and garages, sort everything properly for disposal and hand over the rooms broom-clean – ready for your landlord.
- Fixed price from €249 – the quote is the invoice
- Usable items credited against the price
- Broom-clean handover, photos on request
Or email info@primaplus-umzuege.de. We reply in English.
We speak English
Talk directly to Hasan Wasim, the owner of Prima Plus. He speaks fluent English, so you get your quote, your appointment and your handover explained clearly – no translation app, no misunderstandings.
- Written fixed-price quote, usually within 2 hours
- No prepayment – you pay after the handover
- Free travel within Cologne
What we clear
Clearance services in Cologne
Flat clearance before moving out
Everything you do not take with you – furniture, appliances, boxes – removed so you can hand the flat back and get your deposit.
Leaving Germany
Selling and shipping only a few things? We clear the rest, even after you have left, and hand the keys to your landlord.
Clearance after a death
Respectful household clearance (Haushaltsauflösung) for families, including those living abroad. Personal documents and keepsakes are set aside for you.
Cellar, attic and garage
Old furniture, bikes, tyres and boxes – including narrow stairs and attic hatches.
Single items
A sofa, a wardrobe, a mattress or a fridge – collected straight from your flat.
How it works
Send photos
One or two photos per room on WhatsApp, plus the address and floor.
Get your fixed price
In writing, usually within 2 hours, with any value credit shown.
Clearance and handover
We clear, sort for recycling and leave the rooms broom-clean.
Prices
Clearance costs in Cologne
| Object | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cellar room | from €249 | Ideal before a move |
| Attic | from €290 | Narrow stairs and hatches no problem |
| Garage | from €350 | Including tyres, scrap metal, garden tools |
| 1-room flat | from €590 | Empty and broom-clean |
| House | from €2,500 | With cellar, garden and shed |
Usable items are credited against the price. Deep cleaning is available on request for an extra charge.
Getting your deposit back
Handing over a flat in Germany
Most German leases say the flat must be returned empty and broom-clean (besenrein). At the handover, the landlord inspects the flat with you and records its condition in a handover protocol (Übergabeprotokoll). Anything left behind can be cleared at your cost and deducted from your deposit (Kaution).
Check your lease for what else is required – for example, whether you must repaint or remove fittings you installed. Our clearance covers the empty, broom-clean part. Book it a few days before the handover so there is time to spare.
Clearance costs can often be claimed on your German tax return as household-related services (§ 35a EStG). Pay by bank transfer and keep the invoice.
Personal service
One contact person, in English, from first photo to handover
No call centre and no booking platform: you deal directly with Hasan Wasim. He prices the job, plans the day and is on site with the team.
- Reply usually within 2 hours
- Fixed price in writing by WhatsApp or email
- German paperwork explained in plain English
FAQ
Questions about house clearance in Cologne
How much does a house clearance in Cologne cost?
Guide prices: a cellar from €249, an attic from €290, a garage from €350, a 1-room flat from €590 and a house from €2,500. The exact price depends on volume, floor and access. Send photos and you get a written fixed price, usually within 2 hours.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Hasan Wasim, the owner, speaks fluent English. You can arrange everything with him by WhatsApp, phone or email.
What does broom-clean (besenrein) mean?
The rooms are completely empty and swept – no furniture, no rubbish, no loose items. This is what most German landlords expect at the handover. A deep clean is not included but can be added on request for an extra charge.
Can valuable items reduce the price?
Yes. Furniture, electrical appliances and metal that can still be used or sold are credited against the price (Wertanrechnung). This is shown in your quote.
I am leaving Germany – can you clear my flat after I have gone?
Yes. We can collect the key, clear the flat, send you photos of the result and hand the key to your landlord with your written authorisation.
What is the difference to the city's bulky waste collection?
The city's waste service (AWB) collects up to 3 m³ of bulky waste free of charge, but you have to carry everything to the street yourself and usually wait around three weeks. We take everything out of the flat, from any floor, often within a few days.
Do you clear flats after a death in the family?
Yes, respectfully and discreetly. We keep documents, photos and personal items aside and hand them to the family. Relatives living abroad can arrange everything remotely in English.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No. There is no prepayment – you pay only after the handover. Travel within Cologne is free of charge.
Do you collect single items like a sofa or mattress?
Yes. Send a photo and you get a fixed price for collection and disposal. For a few items this is usually cheaper than a full clearance.
Send photos on WhatsApp – fixed price usually within 2 hours.