Estate cleanouts in Northbrook, IL
Clearing a parent's or a relative's home is a lot to carry. We handle the hauling so the family can focus on what to keep.
Walk us through the house and tell us what stays. We clear the rest room by room. If we come across photos, papers or anything that looks personal, we set it aside for you.
What we take
- Furniture from every room
- Kitchen and laundry appliances
- Clothing, linens and housewares
- Books, records and media
- Attic, basement and garage contents
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Old televisions and electronics
- Patio furniture and yard items
- Workshop shelving, benches and hand tools
What we cannot take
Older homes tend to have a shelf of these in the basement or garage. We will flag them during the walkthrough.
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint, stains and solvents
- Chemicals, including pesticides and pool chemicals
- Asbestos, or material that may contain it
- Propane tanks
Have one of these? Ask us and we will point you to the right drop-off.
How pricing works
An estate cleanout is usually more than one truckload. We walk the house first and give one price for the whole job, counted in truckloads, before any work starts. There is no charge if you decide not to go ahead.
- Minimum load
- Quarter truck
- Half truck
- Three-quarter truck
- Full truck
Every quote includes all labor, loading, hauling and disposal fees. If you decline the quote, there is no charge. Read the full pricing guide.
A local note for Northbrook
Our office is at 1500 Shermer Road, so a walkthrough anywhere in Northbrook is easy to set up, from East Northbrook and Northbrook Park to Sunset Fields and Meadow Ridge. Family members who live out of town can arrange the job by phone, text and photos.
Estate cleanouts: common questions
Does a family member need to be at the house?
Someone needs to let us in and tell us what stays. After the walkthrough, you are welcome to stay or to step away while we work.
We have a closing date. Can you work to a deadline?
Yes. Tell us the date the house needs to be empty and who we should coordinate with, and we will plan the days around it.
What happens to things that are still usable?
Usable items go to donation and recycling partners where possible; the rest goes to licensed disposal facilities.
Can you clear only part of the house?
Yes. One room, the basement, or everything except the items you tag. You decide the scope.
Do you clean the house afterward?
We sweep the rooms we clear. We are a hauling crew, not a cleaning service, so deep cleaning is not included.
