desh jack7 months ago
★★★★★
Thanks, Serge, for the quick, professional, and reasonably priced service. Will use you again - highly recommend!
Overview
A simple process that keeps the peace, works for family members who live far away, and leaves one clear pile for donation and cleanout.
Nobody argues about the sofa. The argument is over the recipe box, Dad’s watch and the photo albums, and it usually starts the first afternoon, when one sibling quietly puts something in the car. A clear process everyone agrees to before anyone starts taking things is the best protection. If the will or trust names who gets specific items, follow that first; what follows is for everything else. This guide is part of our Sacramento estate cleanout series.
At a glance
- Upfront, volume-based pricing confirmed before we start
- Same-day and next-day appointments, open 24 hours a day
- Full service: we lift, load, haul and sweep up
- Licensed and insured, locally owned in West Sacramento
- We donate what is usable and recycle what we can
- No tips expected and no hidden dump fees
Agree on the Rules Before Anyone Picks
- Set a date for the walk-through and give everyone notice, including family who cannot travel.
- Agree that nothing leaves the house until the process is done.
- Decide how ties are broken: a coin toss, or the item goes to whoever has fewer picks so far.
- Write the rules down and share them, so nobody is surprised later.
Take Turns in Rounds
The fairest common method is a rotating draft. Draw names for order, each person picks one item per round, and the order reverses each round so nobody always picks first. Keep a simple list of who took what. It doubles as a record for the executor.
Include Family Who Live Far Away
Photograph each room and the items people are likely to want, number them, and share the photos before the draft. Remote family can pick by number over a video call. Ship small items later, or arrange for someone local to hold them.
Photos, Letters and Small Keepsakes
Scan photo albums and letters so every branch of the family gets a copy, then decide who keeps the originals. It costs far less than a falling-out. Keep these out of the main rooms until the scanning is done, so they are not swept up with everything else.
What Nobody Claims
Once the draft is over, the remaining items can go to an estate sale, to charity or to a cleanout crew. Our guide to estate sale vs. estate cleanout covers the order. When the house is down to what nobody wants, our estate cleanout service takes the rest, and an out-of-town sibling can run the whole thing by phone. Put the items the family wants donated in one place and we drop them at a local charity when time and space allow.
“I came in from out of town and needed some quick help with junk removal. After sorting through dozens of competitors with similar ratings, I’m so glad I chose Serge at TCJ Hauling. As a small business owner myself, I appreciated the professionalism and care.”
Dee Dee Fasquel, GoogleFrequently Asked Questions
What is the fairest way for siblings to divide belongings?
A rotating draft: draw names for order, each person picks one item per round, and the order reverses each round. Keep a written list of who took what.
What if the will says who gets certain items?
Follow the will or trust first. The draft is for everything the documents do not assign. This is general information, not legal advice.
Real Customer Reviews
Josh South8 months ago
★★★★★
Fast, convenient, and amazing service. I will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you!
Jason Roberts11 months ago
★★★★★
Great and punctual service! Reasonable prices and very friendly. I recommend highly. He hauled away an old piano. Very professional!
Erika Alvarez1 year ago
★★★★★
Fast, affordable, professional, and friendly! I called and Serge was here within about an hour.
BenWendy Webster1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was awesome to work with. I am very grateful I found his company. I contacted them on a Tuesday and by Wednesday the hot tub was gone. He was on time and worked hard. Left the area cleaned up and I’m so excited to have my backyard back!
Lacey A1 year ago
★★★★★
Prompt response when I inquired about Hot Tub Removal. Fair price. Was available next day and only took about an hr and half. Would highly recommend.
Shawn Herrick1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was amazing. Would definitely recommend. He was prompt, fair and very professional.
kyle c1 year ago
★★★★★
Reasonably priced, great communication, Serge was very friendly and got my junk hauled with ease! Would absolutely use TCJ Hauling again. Thanks so much
Luis Terrazas1 year ago
★★★★★
This guys are the real deal !!! Serge and his crew took care of our old furniture as we are transitioning into a new apartment. They were able to accommodate last minute and for a competitive price .
Prameet Chandra1 year ago
★★★★★
Messaged TCJ Hauling in need of getting rid of some junk that was accumulating in the garage. Not only was the company able to come the same day but were also very punctual and realiable which above all things mean the most me. The service was fast and the vehicle used was modern and able to accommodate for all the items I needed to be removed. Very Prosfessional and accommodating will definitely call them again and tell my friends and family to do the same. Thank you TCJ Hauling!
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