House contents probate
valuations in Cheshire
HMRC-compliant valuation of home contents, delivered in 2-3 days
No home visit needed – just add photos
and we’ll handle everything for you.
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A modern approach to probate valuations in Cheshire
Most Cheshire estates do not need a traditional auction-house visit. Inheritance tax is usually driven by property, savings and investments rather than ordinary household contents, so our HMRC-compliant online service is suitable for around 95% of estates and is typically completed within 1–3 working days.
For larger or more complex estates containing important antiques, collections or exceptional objects, we have three valuers covering Cheshire. In-person appointments are usually available within one to two weeks. Not sure which service is right for you? Call our office and we will advise.
“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. You are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”
Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018
Antiques and collectables commonly
found in Cheshire estates
Most probate estates contain familiar household possessions such as furniture, jewellery, watches, pictures, ceramics and silver.
Cheshire’s distinctive industrial and craft heritage also means that locally connected antiques and collectables are sometimes found when valuing homes across the county.
How our probate valuation service in Cheshire works
Swift Values offers full probate valuations either way. Most estates are well-suited to our online service – but if your situation calls for a valuer on site, we do that too.
Online Valuation – £119
Ideal for the vast majority of UK homes, from everyday contents to good-quality furniture and collectables (think John Lewis, Habitat, mid-range antiques). You photograph, we value. HMRC-compliant, delivered in 2-3 days.
In-Person Valuation – from £298
Recommended for specialist estates containing significant fine art, important antiques, major collections, museum-quality pieces or items likely to attract interest from international auction houses.
We provide in-person probate valuations throughout Cheshire, including Chester, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich, Crewe and Northwich.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Illustrated room-by-room recordsHigh-value item breakdownsValuer notes to detail specificsSection 160 compliance statementSigned declaration for IHT400Valuer bio
Probate valuations for solicitors and professional executors in Cheshire
We regularly provide probate valuations for solicitors, professional executors and estate administrators across Cheshire.
We can deal directly with executors, beneficiaries, estate agents or property managers to arrange access to the property, and provide a written open-market valuation suitable for probate and HMRC purposes.
Our reports clearly identify higher-value items while grouping ordinary household contents appropriately, helping to avoid the cost and delay of individually cataloguing low-value possessions.
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Probate solicitors in Cheshire
If you need legal assistance with probate or estate administration, the following firms have offices in Cheshire and offer private client, wills or probate services.
Swift Values is independent of the firms listed below and does not receive referral fees.
Rowlinsons Solicitors
Frodsham
Solicitors providing wills, trusts and estate administration services from offices in Frodsham, Sutton Weaver and Knutsford.
Key contact: Donna Eland, Director and Solicitor, private client
Professional membership: The firm describes its team as members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and names Donna Eland and Megan Chamorro Moris as full members who have each received a STEP Worldwide Excellence Award.
01928 735 333
SAS Daniels LLP
Chester
Solicitors offering wills, trusts and probate services from offices in Chester, Macclesfield and Congleton.
Key contact: Helen Kelly, Partner and Head of Private Client
Professional membership: The firm states that members of its team hold the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners qualification, and describes Helen Kelly as STEP qualified and a committee member of the STEP Cheshire branch.
01244 305 900
Hibberts Solicitors
Nantwich
Solicitors handling wills, trusts and probate from offices in Nantwich, Crewe and Tarporley.
Key contact: Gemma Ambrose, Partner and Trust and Estate Practitioner
Professional membership: The firm states that many of its solicitors are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and lists Gemma Ambrose and Adrian Forster as qualified Trust and Estate Practitioners.
01270 624225
How to photograph your house for a probate valuation
Simply take clear, useful photographs so our valuers can prepare your probate report quickly and accurately.
You do not need professional photos or a home visit. In this short video our founder Mark explains exactly what to photograph, how to capture each room, and which details help our valuers identify anything that may need closer attention.
What’s included in your probate valuation?
Our £119 online valuation covers the general contents of most UK homes and is suitable for the vast majority of estates.
If anything requires specialist input, we’ll tell you early and confirm any additional costs before proceeding. No surprises.
Service
Online house contents valuation
Jewellery & watches
Cars & motorbikes
In person valuations
Price (inc. VAT)
£119
From £49
From £49
From £298
If everything is routine, our standard £119 service is all you’ll pay. If anything stands out, we’ll explain why and confirm any costs before any further work begins.
Ready to start your probate valuation?
From just £119. Delivered in 2-3 working days.
HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.
Questions? Call the office on 0330 088 4099
We carry out probate valuations well beyond Cheshire. See where we provide probate valuations across the UK.