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Overview
Most of a hoarder cleanout is decided before the truck arrives: what stays, what to look for, how fast to go. Here is how to settle each one.
The decision is made. The house, or one room of it, is getting cleared. Then the questions arrive. Who decides what goes? What about the papers in the hall closet? What if it is too much by noon?
A hoarder cleanout is not a normal junk pickup. It is slower, it involves far more decisions, and the person whose home it is needs to stay in control of it. A little preparation makes the day shorter, cheaper and much less upsetting. This guide is part of our Sacramento hoarder cleanout series.
At a glance
- Upfront, volume-based pricing confirmed before we start
- Same-day and next-day appointments, open 24 hours a day
- We take liquid paint, propane tanks, medications and sharps, ammunition and more
- 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
Before the Day: Five Decisions
- What is the goal? One room, the paths and exits, or the whole house. A small first job that goes well is better than a big one abandoned at noon.
- Who decides? One person has the final word, and ideally it is the homeowner.
- What stays, no matter what? Make the list ahead of time. Mark those items, or move them into one room.
- What are we looking for? Tell the crew about papers, jewelry, cash, photographs or anything else that must not be lost. In packed homes we have found wedding rings in coat pockets and birth certificates under stacks of newspaper.
- What happens to donations? Decide whether usable items are worth setting aside. We take items you set aside for donation to a local charity when time and space allow.
Get an On-Site Estimate
A packed house cannot be priced from the curb, and a phone quote for a hoarded home is a guess. Ask for a walk-through and a written quote that states what is included. Use the visit to ask how the crew handles documents and valuables, and which items it will not take. If a therapist or social worker is already involved, they are welcome at the walk-through too. See hoarder cleanout cost in Sacramento for typical numbers.
Listen for a crew that works to your plan, at your pace:
“Very responsive, willing to work with my situation, and professional!”
Yesenia L., YelpWhat a Hauling Crew Won’t Take
Set these aside before the day, so the crew is not working around them:
- Liquid paint, solvents, pesticides and pool chemicals
- Propane tanks
- Medications and sharps
- Ammunition
- Anything contaminated with human or animal waste
Most of these have a free drop-off in Sacramento County at the North Area Recovery Station. Our what we don’t take page has the full list. Areas with biohazards need a biohazard cleaning company, booked separately.
How the Day Runs
- The crew walks the house with you and confirms the plan and the keep list.
- Work starts at the entrance and moves inward, so there is always a clear way out.
- Obvious trash goes first. Boxes, bags and drawers are checked as they are emptied.
- Anything on the keep list, and anything that looks like a document, photo or valuable, goes to a set-aside area for you to review.
- The truck is loaded, leaves for the disposal site and comes back if more loads are needed.
- At the end, you walk through together, and the cleared areas are swept.
Would you rather the street not see a company name? Ask for our unmarked trailer when you book.
How Long It Takes
A single room can take a few hours. A full home can take two to five days or more, depending on the volume and on how many decisions are made on the spot. A house that looks like three loads from the front door is often five once the back bedroom opens.
Staging the job over several visits is common and often easier on the homeowner. If the homeowner needs to stop for the day, we stop.
Looking After the Person
- Plan breaks, and agree on a signal to pause.
- Have a support person there who is not also directing the crew.
- Keep the set-aside pile visible. Seeing that things are being saved makes it easier to let other things go.
- Do not add to the plan mid-day. If the agreement was the kitchen, stop at the kitchen.
After the Cleanout
Hauling leaves a home empty of clutter, not clean. Budget separately for deep cleaning, pest control and any repairs the piles were hiding.
Then plan for what comes next. Clutter tends to return without ongoing support, so line up a therapist, a support group or a regular check-in. Our Sacramento hoarding resources page lists where to find them.
Ready to plan one? Start with a free, confidential walk-through from our hoarder cleanout service. It is a conversation and a written price, nothing more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a hoarder cleanout take?
A single room can take a few hours. A full home can take two to five days or more, depending on the volume and how much sorting is done on site.
Does the homeowner need to be there?
It is strongly recommended. Cleanouts go best when the person whose home it is makes the decisions, and specialists warn that cleanouts done without them cause distress and rarely last.
Will the crew clean the house afterward?
We sweep the areas we clear. Deep cleaning, disinfection and pest control are separate services from other companies.
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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