desh jack7 months ago
★★★★★
Thanks, Serge, for the quick, professional, and reasonably priced service. Will use you again - highly recommend!
Overview
Estate cleanouts are priced by how much of the truck the contents fill. Here are our published prices, what a whole house usually runs, and what moves the total up or down.
The house has been in the family since the seventies, and now it falls to you to empty it. Every closet is full. The garage has not held a car in a decade. The realtor would like it clear by the end of the month, and the first thing everyone asks us is what that costs. There is no flat price, because no two houses hold the same amount. What you pay depends on how many truckloads the contents fill, plus anything that makes the job slower. This guide is part of our Sacramento estate cleanout series.
At a glance
- Upfront pricing from $99, 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
Our Published Prices by Truck Space
| Truck space | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Minimum load | $99–$150 |
| 1/4 truck | $180–$280 |
| 1/2 truck | $320–$480 |
| 3/4 truck | $500–$620 |
| Full truck | $850–$1,000 |
Prices are from our junk removal pricing guide. A full load is $850 in our 15-yard truck and $1,000 in our 20-yard truck.
What a Whole House Usually Costs
Most Sacramento estate cleanouts run from about $300 for a partial clearing to $2,500 or more for a packed home that fills several truckloads. A packed one-car garage on its own can run $300 to $1,000. The number of rooms matters less than how full they are: a tidy three-bedroom house after an estate sale can cost less than a crowded two-bedroom.
What Raises or Lowers the Total
- Volume. The biggest factor by far. An estate sale, or family taking first pick, shrinks it.
- Access. Stairs, long carries and tight hallways add labor.
- Heavy items. Pianos, safes, hot tubs and exercise equipment take extra time.
- Garage, attic and shed. Often as full as the house. Include them in the quote.
- Hoarding conditions. Slower, more careful work. See hoarder cleanouts.
How to Keep the Cost Down
- Let family take what they want first.
- Hold an estate sale if a company will take it on and the contents are worth it.
- Drop off small loads of donations yourself before the crew comes.
- Handle paint, chemicals, propane and medications separately. They cannot go on our truck.
- Book online and save $20.
How We Quote
Text photos or a walkthrough video to (916) 770-7619, or book a free on-site estimate. We confirm the price on site before anything is lifted, with no hourly meter. One customer's experience:
“Very fast, efficient, and everything was handled over the phone. I would definitely use them again.”
Steven Z., YelpSee our estate cleanout service page for how the day itself goes.
How Disposal Rules Affect the Total
Part of any whole-house price is what the disposal facilities charge us. Loads with regulated items cost more to tip: appliances with refrigerant, electronics, mattresses, treated wood and construction debris each go to their own stream with their own fee, and a mixed load costs more than a sorted one. Some of those charges are mandatory state or county fees that licensed haulers collect and remit; we do not mark them up. The upside of paying a licensed crew is that nothing from the estate ends up dumped illegally, which protects the executor from fines and liability. Our recycling and disposal fee guide and the Sacramento disposal rules hub cover the details, and what we don’t take lists the items that must go to a hazardous-waste facility instead of our truck.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an estate cleanout cost in Sacramento?
Most run from about $300 for a partial clearing to $2,500 or more for a packed home that fills several truckloads. Pricing is by truck space: $99 to $150 for a minimum load up to $850 to $1,000 for a full truck.
How much is a full truckload of junk removal in Sacramento?
At Take Care Junk, a full load is $850 in the 15-yard truck and $1,000 in the 20-yard truck.
Is an estate cleanout priced by the hour?
Not with us. We price by how much of the truck the contents fill and confirm the price before any work starts.
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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