Estate Cleanouts
When a loved one's home has to be emptied, we do it carefully: setting aside documents, photos and valuables, donating what can be used, and leaving the property broom-clean.
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Careful estate cleanouts on your timeline
Clearing out a parent's or relative's home is hard enough without the logistics. Often the family lives elsewhere, the realtor needs it empty for showings, or a lease has to be surrendered by a fixed date.
Our crews work room by room. Anything that looks like it matters, such as papers, photographs, jewelry, cash or anything on your list, gets set aside for you, not thrown in the truck. Usable furniture and household goods go to donation partners.
We also work with executors, estate attorneys and realtors on foreclosures, bank-owned and abandoned properties. We can coordinate access, send before-and-after photos, and provide a certificate of insurance.
- Documents, photos and valuables set aside
- Donation of furniture and household goods
- Work with executors, attorneys and realtors
- Foreclosure and bank-owned properties
- Broom-clean and photo documentation
Typical estate cleanout jobs
Before anything leaves, we set aside documents, photos, jewelry and anything on your list.
- Whole-house estate cleanouts
- Apartment and co-op cleanouts
- Downsizing and senior moves
- Pre-sale cleanouts
- Estate-sale leftovers
- Foreclosure cleanouts
- Bank-owned (REO) properties
- Abandoned property cleanouts
- Basement and attic contents
- Furniture and appliance removal
Estate cleanout cost
Estate cleanouts are priced by truck space like every job, so you pay for what's removed, not for hours. A one-bedroom apartment is often around a 1/2 load ($550); full houses are usually one or more full loads ($800 each). We quote from photos or a walk-through.
Full price list| Typical job | Price |
|---|---|
| Part of an apartment3/8 load | $450 |
| Most of a one-bedroom apartment1/2 load | $550 |
| Full house, per truck loadFull load | $800 |
How an estate cleanout unfolds
We meet you, the executor or the realtor, or work from a video if you're out of town. The family takes what they want first. We then go room by room, setting aside anything personal, donating usable pieces and leaving the home broom-clean, with photos for your records.
Donation from estates
We donate usable furniture, clothing and housewares, recycle metal and electronics, and send only the rest to licensed disposal.
Preparing for an estate cleanout
- Walk through first. Take what the family wants, or list it for us. We'll set aside anything else that looks personal.
- Consider an estate sale. If there are valuable pieces, sell first. We clear what's left afterward.
- Share access details. Lockbox codes, doorman instructions or a realtor contact let us work while you're away.
Estate cleanout questions
Will you look for valuables or documents?
Yes. Crews set aside papers, photos, jewelry, cash and anything you've asked us to find, and hand them over to you.
Can you work with the executor or attorney?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with executors, estate attorneys and realtors, and can provide insurance certificates and photos.
How long does an estate cleanout take?
Most apartments take a day; full houses usually one to three days, depending on how full they are.
Do you donate items from the estate?
Yes. Usable furniture, clothing and household goods go to donation partners whenever possible.
Do you handle foreclosures and bank-owned homes?
Yes, including abandoned-property cleanouts with photo documentation for the lender or property manager.
Estate cleanouts where we work
We handle estates in apartments, co-ops and houses in every area on our map.
New York City
Westchester & NY Suburbs
NJ Counties & Pennsylvania
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Let us take this off your plate
Call or share photos, and we'll plan the cleanout around your timeline.