House contents probate
valuations in Staffordshire
HMRC-compliant valuation of home contents, delivered in 1-2 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 Staffordshire
Most Staffordshire estates do not require a traditional auction-house visit. Inheritance tax is normally driven by property, savings and investments rather than everyday household contents, which is why our HMRC-compliant online service suits around 95% of estates and is usually completed within one to three working days.
Where an estate is larger or more complex, and includes significant antiques, collections or unusual objects, we have three valuers working across Staffordshire. In-person appointments can normally be arranged within one to two weeks.
If you are not sure which service fits your circumstances, call the office on 0330 088 4099 and we will talk it through with you.
“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 Staffordshire estates
Most probate estates contain familiar household possessions such as furniture, jewellery, watches, pictures, ceramics and silver.
Staffordshire has an industrial and craft history unlike anywhere else in the country, and locally made pieces turn up regularly when we value homes across the county.
How our probate valuation service in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock, Rugeley, Leek, Uttoxeter, Burntwood and Kidsgrove.
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 Staffordshire
We work regularly with solicitors, professional executors and estate administrators throughout Staffordshire.
Access to the property can be arranged through whoever is best placed to help, whether that is an executor, a beneficiary, an estate agent or a property manager, and we provide a written open-market valuation suitable for probate and HMRC purposes.
Higher-value items are identified individually in our reports, while ordinary household contents are grouped appropriately. This keeps costs down and avoids the delay of cataloguing low-value possessions one by one.
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Probate solicitors in Staffordshire
If you need legal assistance with probate or estate administration, the following firms have offices in Staffordshire and offer private client, wills or probate services.
Swift Values is independent of the firms listed below and does not receive referral fees.
Ansons Solicitors
Cannock
Solicitors providing wills, probate, trusts and estate administration services from offices in Cannock and Lichfield.
Key contact: David Lane
Professional membership: The firm lists TEP post-nominals for members of its private client team.
01543 466 660
Pickering & Butters Solicitors
Stafford
Solicitors offering wills, trusts and probate services from their Stafford and Rugeley offices.
Key contact: Will Johnson
Senior Partner and Head of Wills and Probate
01785 603060
Woolliscrofts Solicitors
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Solicitors providing wills, probate and later life services from offices in Hanley, Stone and Cannock.
Key contact: Laura Nash, Solicitor and Director
Professional membership: Laura Nash is a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
01244 405 555
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 Staffordshire. See where we provide probate valuations across the UK.