Jamie Murray
Jamie Murray
2023-01-28
Quality fast and reliable service with a cracking bunch of lads definitely recommended
Bill Mitchell
Bill Mitchell
2021-09-14
Contracted this company to clear the flat of my deceased mother. Two young guys cleared EVERYTHING out of the rented property, including furniture, carpets, ornaments, white goods and food/household products, politely, efficiently, and respectfully. Excellent service.
Charles winter
Charles winter
2021-05-21
The guys from Northern House Clearance have just cleared a house for me in Scotland. The house was packed not only with a lifetimes worth of memories, but all the clutter that goes with it. Within 2 days it was emptied down to the floorboards. A great job from a good team of lads. Highly recommended.
Graeme hatton
Graeme hatton
2021-02-24
An excellent 5 star service. Firstly the compassion shown due to the circumstances which resulted in having to use their services, not just on the phone but by the team who arrived, on time, to perform the job. Above all a friendly attitude goes a long way in stressful times. Professional from the start to the end of the day and due to the amount of clutter a second day was needed. I could not believe how much was cleared in just one day, it was as if the clutter had it's own clutter to clear. Hope that I never need to use them again, but if I have to clear another property they will be the only people that I call. Highly recommend them. G.Hatton. Cheshire.
Lorna Hamilton
Lorna Hamilton
2021-02-05
Fantastic service. Highly recommend. The team was so helpful.
Richard Foster
Richard Foster
2020-11-26
The guys from Northern house clearing cleared my deceased brothers house which was in a state. They were very discrete and great guys very understanding at such a sad time. Great job guys thank you.
Xiu Yun Chen
Xiu Yun Chen
2020-11-25
This is a good company would highly recommend these guys. Very efficent and helpful.
Laura
Laura
2020-11-05
Highly recommended. From my initial enquiry I found them to be efficient and professional and was given an immediate quote. On the day the guys arrived promptly and were friendly, helpful and thorough. I would not hesitate to use this company again and I would recommend to others. I felt in good hands and I, m very happy with the service I received.
Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence
2020-08-22
The team arrived bang on time and began work immediately. They continued for five solid days and completed the entire clearance of my late uncles house, which was a case of extreme hoarding over many decades. They even removed carpets, curtains and swept up so the house was ready for sale. They were exeptionally hard working, polite and charged a reasonable price for this incredibly difficult job. Terrific service, absolutely recommended.
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Spotting Fake Antiques | Appraisals And Valuations Online

With the advancements in technology today reproducing fake antiques is becoming easier and easier, for the newcomer to the antique world this can be a nightmare, for the expert they too can sometimes be conned as the reproductions so closely resemble the real thing. However if you are a collector who is in the business in order of making a profit then being able to spot the fakes is essential, here are some tips when it comes to helping you make the decision.

When thinking of buying any pieces it is essential that you only go with a reputable dealer this is especially so if you are into antique furniture. Furniture is one of the easiest forms to replicate with today’s technology and you should make yourself aware of what to look for in specific furniture periods as all are classified by certain characteristics.

It is essential that you go to as many auction houses as you possibly can to get a feel of the pieces and to ensure that you know what to look for. The best place besides auction houses to get a feel of antiques is a museum; a museum will have the very best in antiques and are an excellent guide to the style of that period.

You should also be very aware of any furniture that seems too good to be true, if the furniture is very low priced then it could mean that this is reproduction furniture. On the other hand however it could mean that the seller simply doesn’t realise the true value of the piece and you could grab yourself a true bargain.

On the other hand don’t always take the cost of an item to heart, some people of course want to project the credibility of an item and this will be reflected in the price, if the seller is to get you to believe that the reproduction is in fact an antique then they will charge a huge price for the item. However it is when the seller starts to reduce the price dramatically once they have caught your interest that you should be aware of as by this time you couldn’t care less.

Another big con is that the seller will tell you that the antiques come from a little old lady who has cared lovingly for the pieces and they are of high value. Setting homes up as auctions in homes and putting an act on is not unknown and this is where the biggest rip offs occur as the reproductions look very authentic in surroundings such as this. It is always essential that you know what to look for and that you inspect any item thoroughly, also be very cautious if the seller refuses to let you handle the items or to inspect them very carefully.

If the item is furniture and you are buying it from the home then of course if it has been in use there could be marks, stains or chips simply from use. Always take these into account and the price should be haggled over to accommodate for any markings, this doesn’t mean that the antiques are reproduction but merely that they have had wear and tear.

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