By Royal Junk Pros, owned by Austin Bragaw and Dominic LunnPublished
Hoarding cleanouts aren't the same as a packed-garage cleanout. They involve a person in distress, often family members under their own stress, and contents accumulated over decades. We go into these jobs with respect and a plan, and without judgment.
Who calls us for hoarding cleanouts
- Adult children whose parents are no longer safe in their home
- Spouses or family members after a hoarder has been hospitalized
- Property managers after a tenant move-out
- Estate attorneys settling a loved one's home
- Social workers or APS caseworkers coordinating a court-ordered cleanup
How we approach the work
Where possible, we'd like the resident (or their representative) to walk the property with us before we start. It helps our quote, but the bigger reason is that letting the person make the decisions makes the process less traumatic for them.
Pacing matters
Most hoarding cleanouts are multi-day. A typical Level 3 hoarding situation (clutter throughout, narrow walkways) takes 2–4 days with our 2-person crew. Higher levels can run a week or more. We don't rush.
What we sort vs. dispose
Money, photos, official documents, jewelry, and items of obvious sentimental value get set aside for the family or the resident to review. We always assume $1,000 in cash could be in any random envelope.
Biohazard considerations
Hoarding situations sometimes involve animal contamination, mold, or worse. We work with KC-area biohazard remediation contractors and will refer you to one if the contamination level exceeds what we handle. Pricing for biohazard remediation is separate.
After the cleanout
We donate what we can, route hazardous items to KC HHW, and deliver a final cleared-property photo set. We often coordinate with a deep-cleaning service for the post-clearance sanitization.
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