Lewisham House Clearance — Insurance and Safety Standards

At Lewisham House Clearance we prioritise safety and compliance in every clearance project. As a trusted insured rubbish company serving Lewisham and surrounding areas, our written policies, insurance cover and on-site procedures are designed to protect clients, staff and the public. This page explains our approach to public liability insurance, staff training, personal protective equipment, and our formal risk assessment process.

We operate as a professional insured rubbish removal company and carry comprehensive insurance to ensure any unforeseen incidents are handled swiftly and responsibly. Our documentation includes not only policy summaries but also clear statements of intent so clients can see how public liability insurance underpins our operations. We always encourage customers to ask for proof of cover — for peace of mind that the job is handled by an insured waste company.

Public liability cover is central to what makes us an authentic insured clearance company. Our policy provides protection for third-party injury and property damage arising from our work. Coverage limits are clearly displayed in our internal records and are reviewed annually to match the scale of projects we undertake, from single-item removals to full house clearances.

Staff competence is as important as the policy documents. We invest in rigorous staff training so that our teams operate like a professional insured rubbish firm. Every operative completes a structured induction that covers manual handling, hazardous materials awareness, safe lifting techniques and traffic management when working near roads. Training is refreshed regularly and recorded to ensure consistent standards.

Alongside practical training, we run scenario-based sessions that replicate common challenges in house clearances: navigating tight staircases, dismantling bulky items, and segregating waste for recycling. These sessions emphasise teamwork, communication and use of approved handling aids. Supervisors conduct competency checks and mentor new staff to maintain best practice.

We employ a combination of classroom learning, on-the-job mentoring and e-learning modules. Every member of our team is familiar with our written safety procedures and the escalation routes to report near misses or incidents. That level of preparedness is why clients choose us as an insured rubbish removal company they can rely on.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff as standard and forms a mandatory element of our safety regime. We supply high-visibility clothing, gloves, steel-toe boots, eye protection, and dust masks appropriate to each task. PPE is inspected before every shift and replaced when worn or damaged to ensure it remains effective throughout the job.

Our PPE policy includes guidance on when enhanced protection is required — for instance, when handling asbestos-containing materials, chemical containers or heavily soiled items. We document PPE use on-site and include it in post-job reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and continual improvement.

Risk assessment is a formal part of every project we undertake. Before work begins our trained operative carries out a written assessment of the site, identifying hazards, persons at risk and control measures. Typical assessments cover structural hazards, access and egress, manual handling risks and the presence of hazardous waste. Where necessary we will liaise with specialist contractors for safe removal of hazardous materials.

How Our Risk Assessment Process Works

Our step-by-step procedure ensures a consistent, documented approach from quotation to completion. The process includes:

• Initial remote screening to identify obvious hazards and scope.
• A pre-job on-site assessment to verify access, load routes and storage points.
• Implementation of control measures and PPE allocation.
• Ongoing monitoring and a final site sweep to confirm the site is safe.

Each stage is recorded and stored securely as part of our quality management.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We review incidents, near-misses and client feedback (excluding testimonials) to refine training and operational procedures. Our public liability insurance provider is notified of significant incidents as part of our transparency and compliance duties. We also audit our systems periodically and update policies to reflect legislative or best-practice changes relevant to an insured waste company.

Choosing Lewisham House Clearance means selecting an organisation that combines practical experience with a strong safety culture and full insurance backing. Our emphasis on documented risk assessments, skilled and trained operatives, reliable PPE and a comprehensive public liability policy ensures that every clearance is executed with care and legal compliance, protecting you and our team throughout the process.

For clarity, our commitment includes maintaining valid insurance certificates, ensuring all staff are trained and competent, providing appropriate PPE and performing thorough risk assessments for each job. These measures reflect our professionalism as an insured rubbish company and are central to how we operate on every site.

We operate with transparency: copies of our insurance paperwork and a summary of our safety procedures are available on request during the pre-job assessment stage. This open approach underlines our role as a responsible insured rubbish removal company and gives clients confidence that the work will be completed safely and legally.

Lewisham House Clearance is committed to protecting people, property and the environment by combining strong insurance cover with practical safety measures. Our systems are designed to deliver clear, accountable and resilient rubbish clearance services — ensuring that every project is safe, insured and professionally managed.