There's no fair flat price for a house cleanout, because no two houses are alike. The cost depends on how much is in the house, where the dumpster can go, how many appliances and how much metal there is, and items like tires that need their own handling. So every job gets its own estimate, and the estimate is free.
What changes the price?
- How much there is. A few rooms of furniture is a different job from a house packed floor to ceiling. The amount decides how many loads it takes and how many days.
- Where the dumpster can go. A dumpster in the driveway next to the door is one thing. One down the block, with everything carried out to it, is another.
- Appliances. Minnesota doesn't allow refrigerators, washers, stoves and other major appliances in the trash. Each one has to be recycled (Minn. Stat. 115A.9561), so every appliance adds handling.
- Metal. Metal gets pulled out and recycled apart from everything else, so how much of it there is changes the work.
- Tires and other special items. Tires, mattresses and TVs can't just go in the dumpster. Each has its own drop-off and fees. See what can't go in the trash.
Why isn't there a price list?
Because it would be wrong for most houses. Two houses the same size can be an afternoon of work or a week, depending on what's inside and how easy it is to get out. A price list would scare off people with an easy job and surprise people with a hard one. I'd rather look at your house and give you a real number.
How does a free estimate work?
- Fill out the form. It takes about two minutes. Tell me what's in the house and what you need.
- I call you back with a few questions.
- I look at the house, or photos of it, and give you a price before any work starts.
- You decide. The estimate is free, and you're under no obligation.
Selling the house instead?
If the cleanout cost is part of why you're thinking about selling, I can also buy the house as-is with everything in it, so there's no cleanout bill at all. Pick "Both / not sure" on the form and I'll give you an estimate and an offer side by side. See selling to me as-is.