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Kenneth S.
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Estate Cleanout Detroit
Estate Cleanout in Detroit
When a house passes to children who moved away years ago, someone has to empty it — basement, attic, garage and every closet — before it can be sold or rehabbed. We do that for families, executors and new owners, room by room, and set usable pieces aside for donation first. Whole-house loads run $732 for a full truck and $431 for half.
Insured, vetted haulers
Same-day when a crew is free
Flat photo-quoted pricing
No hidden charges
COI support
Donation and recycling
Basements & stairs included
Customer Reviews
What JunkRabbit Customers Say
★★★★★ 4.94 · 301 Google reviews
We haven’t launched in Metro Detroit yet, so there are no Detroit reviews to show. The reviews below are genuine Google reviews from JunkRabbit customers in Miami.
★★★★★
“Good communication, very responsive and easy to schedule on a short notice. Showed up on time and the haulers were in and out quickly and efficiently. Thanks!”
NC
Nicole C.
Google review · Miami
★★★★★
“Communication was excellent, the haulers were so fast and efficient and work so hard. Very grateful for the help today!!”
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Megumi K.
Google review · Miami
Estate Cleanout Prices
Priced by Truck-Fill
| Load | Price |
|---|---|
| 1/4 truck (4 cu yd) | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | $338 |
| 1/2 truck (8 cu yd) | $431 |
| 3/4 truck | $587 |
| Full truck (16 cu yd) | $732 |
| Upright piano (single item) | $364 |
Many whole houses need more than one full truck. Photos of every room, including the basement, set the count up front.
Heavy Pieces We Plan For
- Cast iron radiators and tubs
- Upright pianos and organs
- Solid-wood armoires and china hutches
- Chest freezers full of old food
- Workbenches bolted to the garage wall
Why Detroit Estates Are Bigger Than They Look
Detroit peaked at 1.8 million people in 1950 and had fallen to about 700,000 by the time of the 2013 bankruptcy. Inherited and long-vacant houses often come with decades of belongings still sitting in the basement and the garage.
Families From Out of Town
Approve the quote from photos a neighbor or agent sends, arrange access, and watch the rooms empty in pictures as the crew works.
Rehab Buyers
A house bought with its contents needs to be stripped before the contractor can start. We clear it down to the walls.
You Choose What Stays
Tag keepsakes with tape or set them in one room. The crew only takes what’s marked to go.
Mold remediation and water extraction are separate trades; if a basement has flooded, we remove the contents once it’s safe to work in.
Estate Cleanouts Around Metro Detroit
Estate Cleanout FAQs
How much does an estate cleanout cost in Detroit?
It’s priced by how much of the truck the house fills: $241 for a quarter, $431 for half and $732 for a full sixteen-yard load. Big houses can take several.
Can you clear a house when the family lives out of state?
Yes. Many executors never set foot in the house. Photos from a neighbor or agent are enough to price it, and you get pictures as each room is cleared.
Do you donate what can be reused?
Yes. Sound furniture and housewares are set aside for donation before anything goes to disposal.
Can you empty a basement that flooded?
Yes, once the water is gone and it’s safe to work. We haul out the soaked contents; drying and mold work are for a remediation company.
Do you work with rehab investors?
Yes. A house bought with its contents can be cleared on a schedule that fits your contractor’s start date.
Settling a Detroit House?
Photos of each room, the basement included, set one flat price.
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