Marton: a village that became a suburb
Most people know Marton as the birthplace of Captain James Cook, who was born in a cottage here in 1728. The site is now part of Stewart Park, around 120 acres of woodland, lakes and open grass that was given to the people of Middlesbrough in 1928. The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum stands in the park, and St Cuthbert's Church, where Cook was baptised, dates back to the 12th century.
Until the 1950s Marton was still a small village. As Middlesbrough spread south, new estates filled the fields between the old village, Tollesby and the railway, and Marton became the suburb it is now. It covers parts of TS7 and TS8 and is split into the Marton East and Marton West council wards.
Marton houses and what they hold
Because most of the building came after the war, housing here is largely detached family houses, semis, a good number of bungalows and some newer builds. Many homes have a good-sized garden, a driveway and a garage. That means a Marton clearance is often bigger than people expect. The house itself may be tidy, but the garage, the loft and the garden shed have slowly filled up since the family moved in.
A complete house clearance in Marton usually starts with you showing us round. We note what is staying, what the family wants to keep and what can go. Then we clear in a sensible order, starting with the rooms you are sure about.
Garages, sheds and lofts
Many Marton households have an integral or side garage, and plenty of them have never held a car. A Marton garage clear-out can mean shelving, workbenches, power tools, bikes, lawnmowers and old garden furniture. In the roof space you might find decades of photo albums, suitcases and children's toys, which is why a loft emptying service is one of the jobs we are asked for most here. We take care on loft ladders and protect landings on the way down.
After a bereavement or during probate
Many of the people who bought homes in Marton when it was first built have lived there ever since. When one of them dies, the family often faces clearing the house they grew up in. Our compassionate house clearing after a death is unhurried. We can work alongside you, or box up photographs, letters and keepsakes so you can go through them later at home.
If you are the executor, our probate property clearance keeps things orderly. We hold back anything that might be valuable and give you a clear note of what has been removed. Executors can generally empty a house while probate is pending, but valuable items are best held back until the wider estate has been looked at. Your solicitor is the best person to ask, and GOV.UK's probate guidance is a good starting point.
Downsizing and moving into care
Marton's bungalows are popular with older residents, and many families contact us when a parent moves into a care home or a smaller flat. If only a few large items need to go, such as a bed, a recliner or a heavy wardrobe, our furniture removal in Marton may be all you need.
Access and getting about
Access in Marton is usually good. Driveways let us park right by the door, and the cul-de-sacs off the main roads are quiet. Stokesley Road (the A172), which has the Marton Shops parade, and Ladgate Lane are much busier, so for houses on those roads we try to load from a drive. On days when there are big events in Stewart Park, roads nearby can be busier than usual, and we plan around that.
Landlords, workplaces and other jobs
Some Marton homes are let, and agents occasionally need one cleared after a tenant leaves. Our clearance for landlords and agents deals with leftover furniture and bags ahead of the agent's inspection. We also clear small offices, surgeries and community spaces, using our business premises clearance.
When a home has become so cluttered that daily life is a struggle, our sensitive hoarding clearance takes things slowly and with respect. For a garden full of old fencing, broken furniture or bags of waste after a clear-out, a household rubbish removal is quick and simple.
Where your things end up
We aim to give as much as possible a second life. Sound furniture and everyday household items are kept back so someone else can use them, metals and electricals are recycled, and the leftovers go for responsible disposal. Read more about this in our guide to where items go. For only a couple of large pieces, residents could also try Middlesbrough Council's bulky collection service.
Nearby areas
Marton sits beside Nunthorpe to the south-east, Coulby Newham to the west and Ormesby to the north-east. We cover all of them, along with Tollesby, Easterside and Hemlington.
Ask us for a quote
A short description and a handful of pictures are enough to start. We will price the job free of charge, with no obligation, and suggest dates. You can phone 07795 006 891, or write to us online.
