About us

A reliable service you can confidently recommend.

Legacy Clearances was founded on three simple principles: respect for every property we enter, care for every item we handle, and trust earned through consistent, honest work.

We work alongside families during difficult transitions and with solicitors, executors and estate agents who need a dependable partner. Every clearance is insured, every item disposed of responsibly, and every appointment kept.

A tidy British property prepared for sale
Respect.

We treat every home as if it were our own, regardless of size or condition.

Care.

Belongings are sorted thoughtfully — donated, recycled or returned to family.

Trust.

Clear quotes, kept appointments, and full insurance from start to finish.

Meet the owners

The people behind every clearance.

Legacy Clearances is owner-run. Stephen and Billy are on the tools and on the phone — you'll deal with them directly, from your first enquiry to the final walk-through.

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Stephen Walsh

Co-founder & Director

Stephen is an award-winning entrepreneur and experienced commercial leader with a proven track record of building businesses, leading high-performing teams and delivering growth at a national level. He co-founded Legacy Clearances to bring a more professional, respectful and dependable standard to property clearance services.

With extensive experience across business operations, sales, customer service and scalable systems, Stephen combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. He understands that property clearances often take place during difficult or sensitive circumstances and believes clear communication, reliability and respect should be at the heart of every job.

Stephen helps oversee Legacy Clearances from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring clients are kept informed, properties are left clean and ready for their next chapter, and items are handled responsibly wherever possible.

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Billy Thomson

Co-founder & Director

Billy is an experienced entrepreneur and business owner with more than 20 years of operational, commercial and customer service experience. Having founded and built businesses across the property, home improvement and clearance sectors, he brings extensive practical expertise in leading teams, managing complex operations and delivering consistently high standards for customers.

As Co-founder of Legacy Clearances, Billy plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of every clearance, overseeing logistics, recycling routes and on-site operations. His focus on preparation and operational efficiency helps ensure jobs run smoothly, on time and with minimal disruption to clients.

Approachable and straightforward, Billy is often one of the first people clients meet on site. He is also committed to responsible clearance practices, helping ensure donations, reusable items and recyclable materials are diverted from landfill wherever possible.

"A reliable service you can confidently recommend to clients."

— Solicitor, Edinburgh
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