Who estate and full-property cleanouts is best for
- Executors and families settling an estate
- Landlords taking back an abandoned or heavily filled unit
- Realtors preparing a property for photos and listing
- Anyone facing a house that has been filling up for decades
Cleanouts empty a property rather than clear a pile. If only a garage or basement needs doing, household junk removal is cheaper and quicker.
What is included
- Room-by-room clear-out with a keep, donate and dispose sort
- Donation drop-offs handled on your behalf
- Multiple truck loads over one or several days
- Discreet service and unmarked timing on request
- Broom-swept rooms ready for listing or handover
Realtor, property manager, landlord or contractor? See our property professional cleanouts.
What is not normally included
So there are no surprises, these fall outside this service:
- Hazardous waste: paint, solvents, fuel, propane tanks, asbestos
- Biohazard, medical or chemical waste
- Vehicles, boats and anything requiring a tow
- Structural demolition or anything needing a permit
- Bulk soil, concrete or dirt beyond a few loads' weight limit
Optional add-ons
Any of these can be added when you request a quote or by message before your pickup.
- Hot tub removal
- Shed or playset dismantling
- Deck or fence tear-out
- Garage floor cleared right to the walls
- Donation drop-off on your behalf
- Appliance disconnection (unplug and cap only)
- Storage locker clear-out
- A second pair of hands for very heavy items (when scheduling allows)
How the service works
- We walk the property with you and agree what stays
- You get a written quote by load, day or whole job
- Rooms are cleared in the order you want them cleared
- Donations are separated and dropped off for you
- Every room is swept and photographed on completion if you want a record
How long does it take
A full home is normally several truck loads and can run across more than one day. We quote the whole job up front and pace it however the family needs.
How to prepare
- Walk the property and mark rooms that stay untouched
- Collect documents, photos and valuables in advance
- Decide who makes the final call on borderline items
- Tell us about listing or completion dates we are working to
Where we offer estate and full-property cleanouts
We provide estate and full-property cleanouts across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, from Vancouver to Langley. See what we offer in your community:
Questions about estate and full-property cleanouts
Can you work while the family sorts through things?
Yes. Many cleanouts run room by room over several visits so nothing is rushed.
What happens to items worth donating?
They are kept separate, undamaged, and dropped off with our donation partners.
Can you provide photos when a room is finished?
Yes, useful for executors and out-of-town family. Just ask when you book.
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