Cleanouts
Estate & whole-house cleanouts
Clearing out a parent's house, a rental between tenants or a home before sale is a big job. A cleanout crew can empty a whole house in a day or two.
What a cleanout includes
- Furniture, boxes and household items from every room
- Basements, attics, garages and sheds
- Sorting items to keep, donate or discard, if you ask
- A broom sweep when the house is empty, at some companies
Planning tips
- Remove anything you want to keep, plus important papers, before the crew arrives
- Mark items to keep with tape or sticky notes
- Ask for an on-site estimate for whole-house jobs
Exact prices, what a company accepts and how items are disposed of vary by company. Ask when they contact you.
Questions
How long does a whole-house cleanout take?
Many take one or two days, depending on the size of the house and how full it is. The company will estimate after seeing it.
Can I get a quote without being there?
Some companies quote from photos or video. Others prefer a walk-through. Ask what they need.
Ready to clear it out?
Send the details once and hear back from local haulers.