Hoarding guides & support
Honest, judgement-free advice for anyone living with hoarding or supporting someone who is. If you'd rather talk, we're only a phone call away.
10 Signs a Hoarding Problem Is Getting Worse
Worried a loved one's hoarding is escalating? Here are ten warning signs that the situation may be getting worse.
Read guide →How to Help a Family Member Who Hoards
Practical, compassionate steps for supporting a family member who hoards without damaging your relationship.
Read guide →Hoarding vs Clutter: What's the Difference?
Clutter and hoarding are not the same thing. Learn how to tell them apart and when to seek help.
Read guide →How Much Does Hoarding Cleanup Cost in the UK?
What affects the cost of hoarding clean-up in the UK, and how to get a clear, no-obligation quote.
Read guide →Preparing a Hoarded Property for Sale
How to get a hoarded property cleared, cleaned and ready to market for the best possible price.
Read guide →Fire Risks Associated With Hoarding
Why hoarded homes carry a higher fire risk, and the steps that make a property safer.
Read guide →Landlord Guide to Hoarded Properties
A landlord's guide to dealing with a hoarded tenancy lawfully, fairly and safely.
Read guide →Council Support for Hoarding Cases
What support councils in England can offer for hoarding cases, and how to access it.
Read guide →How Professional Hoarding Cleanup Works
A step-by-step look at how a professional hoarding clean-up is planned and carried out.
Read guide →Helping a Relative With Hoarding
Gentle, realistic ways to help a relative who hoards, and how to look after yourself too.
Read guide →Signs of Hoarding Disorder
The recognised signs of hoarding disorder and why it is treated as a mental-health condition.
Read guide →How to Approach a Loved One About Hoarding
How to start a kind, non-judgemental conversation with someone you love about their hoarding.
Read guide →What Is Level 5 Hoarding?
Level 5 is the most severe stage on the hoarding scale. Here's what it means and how it's tackled.
Read guide →Can a Hoarded House Be Saved?
In most cases, yes. Here's how even severely hoarded houses are brought back to a safe, liveable state.
Read guide →How Long Does Hoarding Cleanup Take?
What determines how long a hoarding clean-up takes, from a single room to a whole property.
Read guide →Talk to us in confidence
Every situation is different and every call is private. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll explain how we can help — with no pressure and no judgement.