When people need a full home cleanout
- Estate settlement — clearing a relative’s home after a death or a move to assisted living.
- Downsizing — decades of belongings, only some of which move to the new place.
- Pre-sale prep — an inherited or long-rented house that needs to be empty and clean to list.
- Foreclosure & eviction turnover — property left full and needing a fast, documented clearout.
- Hoarding recovery — a specialized case covered in its own guide.
What a cleanout service actually does
A proper cleanout is more than hauling. The process usually runs: a walkthrough and firm quote; a sort into keep, donate, and haul (with the family present for anything sentimental); removal of all furniture, appliances, boxes and loose debris; a donation run and recycling drop; and a final broom-clean so the floors are clear. Good companies give you the donation receipts and will photograph the empty rooms for an estate file or a property manager.
In northern Palm Beach County, families handling an estate or a pre-sale clearout often bring in pbgjunkremoval.com to sort, box the keepsakes, and haul the rest so the house is ready to list.
Home cleanout cost by property size (2026)
| Property | Typical volume | Cost range | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo / small apartment | 1/2 – 1 truck | $350 – $750 | Half a day |
| 2-bedroom house | 1 – 2 trucks | $700 – $1,400 | 1 day |
| 3-bedroom house + garage | 2 – 3 trucks | $1,200 – $2,400 | 1 – 2 days |
| 4+ bedroom house, packed | 4 – 6 trucks | $2,400 – $4,500+ | 2 – 3 days |
Heavy debris, hoarding conditions, or biohazard cleanup are priced separately and run higher.
What it costs
Price is driven by volume (how many truckloads leave) and labor hours (stairs, packed rooms, attic and garage). A lightly furnished condo might be a single half-truck; a packed four-bedroom house with a full garage can be four or five truckloads over two days. See the table for current ranges.
Choosing a cleanout company
Look for: liability insurance and workers’ comp; a written, itemized quote (not just “we’ll see when we get there”); a stated donation and recycling policy so usable goods do not just go to the landfill; and flexibility to work alongside a realtor, estate attorney or property manager’s timeline. Ask whether the quote is capped or an estimate, and what triggers a change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost figures are 2026 national and Florida-region averages compiled for general guidance. Get itemized quotes for your specific property before budgeting.