Whole-house & estate cleanouts · MetroWest, MA

Whole-house and estate cleanouts

When a whole house needs to be emptied, after a loss, a downsize, or before a sale, we clear it room by room. Keepsakes and paperwork get set aside, usable items go to donation, and a dumpster in the driveway takes the rest.

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How we work

Organized, careful, and done room by room

Clearing a whole house is rarely just a hauling job. There are decisions to make, family members to check with, and things that matter more than they look. We keep the process simple:

Walkthrough
We go through the house with you, in person or over video, and note what stays.
A plan and a price
You get a free estimate that says how many dumpsters or loads we expect.
Room by room
We sort as we go: keep, donate, scrap, recycle, or trash.
Empty and swept
Every room we clear is left empty and swept, ready for the next step.

Who we help

The people who usually call us

Families after a loss

Clearing a parent’s or relative’s home, at a pace that leaves time to decide what to keep.

Executors & attorneys

Coordinating access, timing, and photos when you’re handling an estate for someone else.

Downsizing

Helping an older homeowner and their family move to a smaller place or assisted living.

Sellers & realtors

Getting a house empty so it can be cleaned, photographed, and listed.

Landlords

Clearing out a unit or a whole rental property. See move-out cleanouts.

Before the cleanout

A short checklist for families

Remove valuables and important papers: wills, deeds, bank records, jewelry, and photos.
Agree on keepsakes with other family members before the work begins.
Have valuables appraised first if you think there are antiques or collectibles.
Handle medications safely. Many police stations and pharmacies have drug take-back boxes.
Set aside hazardous items like chemicals and propane tanks for a household hazardous waste day.

Honest advice

Is a cleanout crew the right first step?

We’re a good fit when…

The whole house, attic, basement, and garage need to be emptied
You’re working toward a closing or listing date
Family lives far away and needs someone local
Most of what’s left isn’t worth selling

Start somewhere else when…

There may be valuable antiques or collections (call an appraiser or estate sale company first)
Lots of furniture is in good shape (a donation pickup may take it for free)
Only a few rooms need clearing (see junk removal)

Questions

Questions people ask

Something else? Text us. You’ll get an answer from the person doing the job.

What happens if you find something valuable or personal?

We set aside anything that looks valuable or personal, like photos, documents, jewelry, or cash, and hand it back to you. It’s still best to remove important items before the cleanout starts.

I live out of state. Can you still do the cleanout?

Yes. We can walk through it with you over photos or video and send updates by text. Someone just needs to arrange access to the house.

Do you run estate sales or buy items?

No. If there are antiques or valuables, have an estate sale company or appraiser look first. We clear what’s left afterward.

Will a whole house fit in one dumpster?

Sometimes, but a full house often takes more than one 13–15 yard dumpster or extra pickup loads. Your estimate will say exactly what we plan to use.

Can you help with a hoarding situation?

We can clear heavily packed homes at a steady, respectful pace. If there are biohazards or unsafe conditions, a specialty cleaning company may need to go in first, and we’ll tell you if so.

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