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Article Synopsis
This article looks at why property clearances – whether involving homes, offices or gardens – can pose particular problems during extremely hot weather. In such cases, it is usually best to leave it to the experts, such as ASAP Clearances, a professional clearance company operating in North London.
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Summer is often the best time for a DIY house and garden clearance – the weather is better, and homeowners can put spare time, including holidays, to good use.
However, as has been seen in North London and across the UK over the past month, sometimes the temperatures are so hot it is often better to leave it to a professional company. The mercury has reached around 35°C (95°F) in North London in both June and July.
Here, ASAP Clearances explain the advantages in more detail.
Garden Clearance in Barnet with ASAP Clearances
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Removing any Smells - and Quickly
Warm temperatures cause organic waste (such as food and garden refuse) to rot quickly, releasing potent smells. Professional teams know how to remove this material, stopping odours from permeating the property.
Hot weather also means that rotting waste attracts flies, wasps, rats, and foxes almost immediately. Clearance companies might not be able to remove the pests themselves, but they can secure and remove any waste promptly to prevent infestations in the first place. At ASAP Clearances, we pride ourselves on our speedy, efficient response times – hence our name.
Legal Compliance
Extreme heat creates a physical hazard for heavy lifting, increasing the risk of heat stress. Professional crews are insured, equipped with proper PPE if necessary, and trained to work safely during Met Office-issued heatwaves.
Although ASAP Clearances are largely a family operation, we are fully compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act of 1974, as laid down by the Health and Safety Executive. This covers identifying any on-site hazards, and knowing how to safely handle and remove any waste.
The Physical Hazards
Heavy objects can be tricky to lift, particularly in hot weather. Using the wrong technique can result in muscle strain or worse. On their websites, the NHS and the HSE both stress the importance of planning the lift, keeping your back straight, and using your leg muscles properly.
At ASAP Clearances, we can handle all sorts of heavy objects, whether they are in the home, the office or the garden. Our teams are well trained in recognising and avoiding any weight-related risks.
The Ethical Angle
Using a licensed waste carrier – such as ASAP Clearances – ensures the waste is legally kept away from open landfill sites, (where the health hazards are far greater) and taken directly to proper sorting and recycling facilities.
At ASAP, as many as possible of the items we remove will be given to individuals or charities, recycled or disposed of in the most sustainable way possible.
ASAP Clearances - A Wide Variety of Clearance Services, Whatever the Weather
It isn’t just domestic and garden clearances that we can handle at ASAP. We can help if you need a block management clearance in Finchley, commercial waste clearance in Barnet, or hoarding house clearance services in Potters Bar.
For more information about any of our services, call us on 020 3475 0508.
FAQs
Q. Will a heatwave delay my scheduled property clearance?
A: Not typically. Professional teams like ASAP Clearances actively monitor the UK weather and may reschedule the most physically demanding tasks (like lifting heavy appliances or clearing lofts) to the cooler parts of the day. We always communicate with you in advance to coordinate the best times for a safe, swift job.
Q: Do I need to provide anything for the clearance team in hot weather?
A: While our uniformed crews bring their own drinks, you can help by ensuring the property is well-ventilated or that accessible shaded rest areas are available for our team's safety during breaks. Keeping windows open (if secure) significantly reduces heat stress inside rooms without air conditioning.
Q. Could the clearance process damage parts of my property, particularly the flooring, in extreme heat?
A: We take extreme care to protect your property, regardless of the weather. In hot conditions, some flooring types (like laminate or vinyl) can become slightly softer or more prone to scuffing from heavy furniture. Our crews use protective coverings and proper lifting techniques to protect your floors and walls.