Squatter Clearance St Helens

Squatting in a residential building is a criminal offence. It can mean up to six months in prison, a fine of up to £5,000, or both. Squatters' rights do not change that.

Simply occupying non-residential buildings without the owner's permission is not normally a criminal offence on its own. Criminal damage, theft, illegal use of power or water, fly-tipping and ignoring a court order can still be crimes.

That is a job for the court, the police and bailiffs. Evicting squatters is never something we do. Property owners should never try to remove squatters with force or threats, because that can be a crime in itself.

An interim possession order can help if the application goes in within 28 days of finding the occupation. Once served, the occupiers must normally leave within 24 hours and stay away for 12 months. Recent court fees were £415 for a possession claim and £152 for a warrant of possession. Neither is part of our price.

We start once you have regained possession. If local authorities or bailiffs were involved, we ask to see the paperwork. We also need proof of ownership and your written go-ahead. That documentation helps us ensure compliance and avoid legal complications.

We visit the site, assess the extent of the damage and note every hazard. You get a written quote with no surprises. Our squat clearance service runs 24/7, so urgent jobs can start within hours.

Our experienced team strips out rubbish, ruined furniture and soiled bedding. Everything is carried out in sealed bags and disposed of through licensed routes.

Next come biohazards. We sanitise kitchens, bathrooms, floors and walls, and we treat bad smells. Professional clearance and post-eviction clean-up like this help prevent further property damage and health risks.

We walk the site with you and hand over photos and paperwork.

Landlords call our squatter clearance service after a court order or police action leaves a house or flat in a state. Typical cases are a terraced house, a flat above a shop or a semi that sat empty for months. Property owners with an inherited house face the same risk.

Housing associations and local authorities use our void property cleaning services to make empty homes safe fast. Estate agents call us when a property they sell has been taken over and needs to look right for viewings.

Empty shop units, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories are common targets. We clear the waste, remove debris from yards and car parks, and secure the doors. For a full clear-out of old stock and fittings, our commercial property clearance team can help.