Nobody clears an attic for fun. It gets done because the house is being sold, because the roof is being insulated or converted, because a parent has died and the children have discovered forty years of boxes, or because the ceiling has started to bow. By then there’s a lot up there, most of it in boxes that split when lifted, and the only way down is a ladder through a hatch.
We bring the crew, the bags, the boxes and the patience. Everything comes down, gets sorted into keep / reuse / recycle / dispose on the landing, and leaves the house the same day. ManageWaste.ie is operated by Krystal Klean Express Limited, permit NWCPO-25-13287-01. Portlaoise is 35 minutes from Athy, Portarlington and Stradbally nearer 25, and the far west of the county — Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory — about an hour. Laois is one of our closest counties and we’re there several times a week.
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Full attic clearance in Laois
The whole roof space emptied: boxes, suitcases, old furniture that was carried up before the stairs were changed, cots and prams, Christmas decorations, the water tank’s old lagging, loose insulation, offcuts of timber and plasterboard from the last job, and the things nobody can identify. We lay dust sheets on the landing and the stairs, work through the hatch in a chain, and sort on the floor below. Anything you want to look at first gets stacked separately. A typical semi’s attic is two to four hours; a big old house with a full-height attic that’s been used as a room can be a day.
If the attic is being insulated or converted, tell us — we’ll clear right back to the joists and take the old insulation too.
Partial attic clearance in Laois
Sometimes it’s just the furniture and the heavy things you can’t get down yourself, or just the half of the attic that belongs to one person, or just enough to make room for the water-tank engineer. We’ll do exactly that and leave the rest where it is. Partial attic jobs are usually an hour or two and priced to match.
What we take — and what we don’t
- Boxes, bags, suitcases and loose belongings
- Furniture stored in the attic — dismantled to get it through the hatch if needed
- Old insulation, lagging, water-tank jackets
- Timber offcuts, plasterboard, leftover building materials
- Christmas decorations, toys, cots, prams
- Old electricals, cables, computers (WEEE)
- Clothes, books, paperwork and photographs — sorted and kept where you ask
Not included: Asbestos-containing insulation or boards (we’ll stop and tell you if we see it); Wasp nests and live pests — call a pest controller first; Removing attic flooring or structural timber.
Attic Clearance across Co. Laois: every town we cover
We provide an attic clearance in all 35 towns and villages below, and at the rural addresses between them. Laois is a commuter county in the east (Portlaoise, Portarlington, Stradbally, Emo, along the M7 and the Dublin–Cork line) and a rural one in the west and south (Mountrath, Rathdowney, Durrow, Abbeyleix, the Slieve Bloom villages). Laois County Council does not collect bulky waste, but it does run occasional free amnesty days for couches and bed bases at Portlaoise Rugby Club — two items per car, once or twice a year. Outside those days, bulky waste goes to Kyletalesha outside Portlaoise, which charges a gate fee per vehicle plus weight, or to a permitted collector.
Portlaoise and Portarlington grew fast in the 2000s, so there are large estates of semis and townhouses plus apartment schemes near the stations. The rest of the county is older: town-centre terraces in Mountmellick and Abbeyleix, farmhouses with yards and sheds, and bungalows on rural sites with plenty of room to accumulate.
Portlaoise and central Laois
Attic Clearance around Portlaoise, Ballyfin, Ballylinan and Mountrath and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Ballyfin
- Ballylinan
- Mountrath
- Portlaoise
- Stradbally
- Timahoe
Portarlington, Emo and north-east Laois
Attic Clearance around Portarlington, Ballybrittas, Emo and Killenard and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Ballybrittas
- Emo
- Killenard
- Portarlington
- Vicarstown
Abbeyleix, Durrow and south Laois
Attic Clearance around Abbeyleix, Arles, Attanagh and Ballacolla and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Abbeyleix
- Arles
- Attanagh
- Ballacolla
- Ballinakill
- Ballyroan (Co. Laois)
- Castletown (Co. Laois)
- Crettyard
- Durrow (Co. Laois)
- Killeshin
- Raheen (Co. Laois)
- Spink
- The Swan
Mountmellick, Clonaslee and the Slieve Blooms
Attic Clearance around Mountmellick, Clonaslee and Rosenallis — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Clonaslee
- Mountmellick
- Rosenallis
Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory and west Laois
Attic Clearance around Rathdowney, Ballybrophy, Borris-in-Ossory and Camross and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Ballybrophy
- Borris-in-Ossory
- Camross
- Clogh (Co. Laois)
- Coolrain
- Cullahill
- Errill
- Rathdowney
Doing it yourself in Laois: what the council offers
Before you ring anyone, here is the honest picture of what Laois County Council will and won’t do for an attic clearance. Timber is taken at Portlaoise Civic Amenity Site / Kyletalesha Landfill & Recycling Centre and Portarlington Civic Amenity Site, usually cheaper than general waste if it’s kept separate. Electrical items — fridges, washing machines, TVs, computers — are free to drop at every council site as WEEE, and we take them as part of any job. Watch the vehicle rules: Vans, jeeps, trailers and large vans admitted at tiered gate fees (€10–€25); commercial €30; trailer covers mandatory.
Laois County Council — no bulky-waste collection. No bookable household bulky-waste collection. Laois County Council runs periodic free bulky-waste amnesty days (typically at Portlaoise Rugby Club, e.g. July/August, Saturday morning) — couches, armchairs and bed bases only, max two items per vehicle, domestic only. Otherwise bulky items go to Kyletalesha (general waste €200/tonne, mattresses €20) or private collectors.
| Council site | Opening hours | For attic clearance | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portlaoise Civic Amenity Site / Kyletalesha Landfill & Recycling Centre Kyletalesha, Mountmellick Road (approx. 5km from Portlaoise), Portlaoise, Co. Laois (council-run), R32 RD45 | Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm; Sat 8am–1pm; closed Sun & Bank Hols. All vehicles via weighbridge; card preferred. Tel 057 862 0653. | Takes: general household waste (weighed); timber; WEEE (free); textiles Won’t take: uncovered trailers (entry refused) | Weighbridge: black bags €5 (0–20kg) / €10 (20–40kg) / €15 (40kg) then €4 per extra 20kg; general waste €200/tonne or €15 min; WEEE free; timber €15 min + €4 per 20kg Vans: Vans, jeeps, trailers and large vans admitted at tiered gate fees (€10–€25); commercial €30; trailer covers mandatory |
| Portarlington Civic Amenity Site Lea Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois (operated by AES for Laois County Council), R32 T291 | Mon, Wed, Fri 8am–3:30pm (last entry 3:15pm); Sat 8am–1:30pm (last entry 1:15pm); closed Tue, Thu, Sun & Bank Hols. Tel 045 580060. | Takes: textiles; timber; WEEE Won’t take: general/domestic waste; manufactured wood (plywood, chipboard) | Charges not published — check before you go |
Council details are taken from the councils’ own published information and checked periodically; hours and charges change, so confirm with the site before travelling. Where a council hasn’t published a charge we say so rather than guess.
Or we come to you
Set that against a collection from us: no van to borrow, no gate fee, no weighbridge surprise, no two-mattress limit, no carrying it down the stairs yourself, and no question about whether the site will turn your load away. We quote a fixed price from photos, we load it, and it leaves under our waste collection permit (NWCPO-25-13287-01). For a single item the council site can be cheaper if you already have the van and the time; for anything more than a car-boot load, we usually are.
How an attic clearance works with us
Photos through the hatch. A couple of photos from the ladder and a note of the hatch size and access tell us almost everything.
Agree what’s kept. Family paperwork and photographs are the usual keeps. We stack them on the landing for you.
The clearance. Dust sheets down, chain through the hatch, sort on the landing, out to the truck.
Finish. Landing and stairs hoovered, attic left clear to the joists if that’s what was asked.
Quick quote for attic clearance in Laois
Name, phone and one line about the job. We ring you back within the hour (8am–8pm) with a price, or ask for a couple of photos first.
What affects the price in Laois
Volume — attics are deceptive; photos help
Hatch and access — a small hatch with a loft ladder versus a proper stairs
Weight — books, tiles and old insulation are heavy and cost more to dispose of- Dismantling — furniture that has to come apart to fit through the hatch
- Combination — attic plus garage or shed on the same visit is cheaper than two visits
Portlaoise is 35 minutes from Athy, Portarlington and Stradbally nearer 25, and the far west of the county — Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory — about an hour. Laois is one of our closest counties and we’re there several times a week. Send photos through the quote form or on WhatsApp and you’ll have a fixed price the same day.
Recent clearances
Photos are from our own clearances across Dublin and Leinster, not necessarily in Laois.
Attic Clearance in Laois: frequently asked questions
Will you go into the attic yourselves?
Yes. That’s the job. We bring our own ladder if the loft ladder isn’t safe, and we crawl the eaves to get everything.
Do you take old insulation?
Yes, loose or rolled fibreglass and mineral wool insulation goes as general waste. If we find anything that looks like asbestos we stop and tell you — that needs a specialist.
Can you sort what’s up there? I don’t know what’s in the boxes.
Yes. We bring boxes down and open them on the landing with you, or stack them for you to go through at your own pace and come back for the rest. Paperwork and photographs are always set aside.
What about the water tank and pipes?
We work around them and don’t touch plumbing or wiring. If the attic is being cleared for a tank replacement or insulation job, we clear exactly the area the tradesman needs.
Can you do the garage and shed the same day in Laois?
Yes, and it’s cheaper as one visit. Attic, garage and shed together is one of our most common Laois jobs — see the garage clearance and shed clearance pages for Laois.
Is a cleared attic worth it before a sale?
Agents say an empty attic is a real selling point — buyers look up the hatch. It also lets the surveyor see the roof, which avoids questions later.
Is there a minimum charge for an attic?
A small attic job is priced as a short visit — an hour or two — rather than a full clearance rate. We don’t pad small jobs.
Can you take the attic flooring or the old water tank?
Loose boards and chipboard sheets, yes. A disconnected tank, yes. Anything still plumbed or wired we leave for the tradesperson.
Will you take Christmas decorations and children’s things to charity?
Where they’re in good condition and a charity will take them, we try. Tell us what you’d like kept out of the general load.
Can you do it while I’m at work?
Yes, with a key and a note of what’s being kept. We send photos of the empty attic and the landing before we leave.
Do you take the dust and debris as well?
Yes — we hoover the landing and stairs and bag the loose debris from the attic floor. A full clean of the attic space is extra if you want it.
Does Laois County Council collect bulky items?
No. Laois County Council does not run a bulky-waste collection. Your options are the council recycling centres listed above — with their charges and limits — or a permitted private collector like us.
How far is Laois from your base?
Portlaoise is 35 minutes from Athy, Portarlington and Stradbally nearer 25, and the far west of the county — Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory — about an hour. Laois is one of our closest counties and we’re there several times a week.
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All our clearance and waste services in Co. Laois
One crew, one permit, every kind of clearance. Each service has its own Laois page with every town, the local council facts and pricing.
House Clearance LaoisFull or partial house clearances across Laois — every room, attic to garden.
Apartment Clearance LaoisPurpose-built apartments: lifts booked, bin-store rules respected, management company kept happy.
Flat Clearance LaoisConverted houses, bedsits, above-shop flats and flat complexes — stairs and street parking handled.
Attic Clearance LaoisEverything down the ladder, sorted on the landing, gone the same day.
Garage Clearance LaoisTools, timber, tyres, paint and the chest freezer — sorted and disposed of properly.
Shed Clearance LaoisGarden sheds, outbuildings and farm stores emptied, and the shed taken down if you want.
Bereavement Clearance LaoisA family home cleared quietly, at your pace, with personal items set aside.
Hoarder Clearance LaoisDiscreet, judgement-free clearance of heavily cluttered homes, full or staged.
End of Tenancy Clearance LaoisAbandoned furniture and belongings cleared, property photographed and ready to re-let.
Commercial Waste LaoisFit-outs, fixtures, dead stock and void units for shops, landlords and businesses in Laois.
Office Clearance LaoisDesks, chairs, filing and IT removed out of hours, with WEEE and shredding handled.
Warehouse Clearance LaoisRacking, pallets, stock and plant cleared from industrial units, scrap credited.
Junk Removal LaoisBulky waste and the stuff the bin won’t take — we load it, no skip needed.
Furniture Removal LaoisOld sofas, beds, mattresses and wardrobes collected from inside the house.
Storage Unit Clearance LaoisSelf-storage units, lock-ups and containers emptied in one visit so you can cancel the rent.
Garden Waste Clearance LaoisGreen waste, decking, fencing, sheds and overgrown gardens cleared and sorted.Get a attic clearance quote in Laois today
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