Sell - Donate - Dispose
Why We Are Better Than
Junk Removal Companies

Responding to our customer's needs, we offer complete home and business clean out services and, yes, that includes hoarder homes.

Removal of debris and non-saleable items; deep or light cleaning; and some minor repairs are part of our services. Most homes and business properties must be turned over to a new owner in "broom clean" condition which means everything off the floors and walls, everything out of the garage, closets, sheds, attics, basements. Also, no scrap lumber in the rafters, no household hazardous materials including paint and stains, automotive fluids, garden chemicals, etc. In other words, no owner possessions, big or small, are to be left behind. Attempting to sell a home that is not in broom clean condition or in "AS-IS" condition, sends these messages:

1) There is something wrong with the house.

2) There WILL be something wrong with the house very soon.

3) The home has been neglected for a long period of time.

4) Buyers should offer substantially less than the asking price. 

Even if your home will be purchased as a tear-down someone has to pay for the removal of items inside the home. The contents left behind just can't be plowed into the earth. That cost will be considered in the offer made to the seller.  

Why are we different than having others who call a clean out a bag and pitch party? Because we know what NOT to throw out.

Anything We Find of Value Is Contracted For Sale

Recognizing value is our business, we look to sell items we find of value so you can rest assured we are not going to throw anything away we can sell. This comes back to you as a true benefit as the sales results may surpass or defray our clean out costs!

Realtors and attorneys love our service because it helps sell homes and close estates faster. Executors who live out of the area find us crucial because they can manage the estate from their home knowing we are on the job. Plus, all can rely on us because we are a local company that thrives on referrals. Having a problem-free final walk-thru by a new owner pays peace of mind dividends at the closing table where it really counts.

Three Companies in One

1) We are an estate sale and auction company that has been selling estates since 1990. That is 35 years of experience knowing what has value and what does not.

2) A cleaning company which employs cleaners with over 27 years of experience. Plus, we can arrange at competitive rates additional services for carpet cleaning, landscaping and heavy window washing.

3) A strong clean out company that can tackle big items such as attics, garages and crawl spaces, appliance removal and even paint and most household chemical removal.

Rates are based on two employees per hour. Our fee is $75.00 per hour for every two employees we use. All supplies needed are included at no extra charge. Nearly all clean outs require at least one dumpster. Those are billed to you from us at our cost with no mark-ups. Standard size dumpsters come in 10, 20 and 30 cubic yard sizes. 

                               What You Can Do First

STOP! Do not dispose of, giveaway, promise to or sell anything to anybody before you call us about any services we provide. All of that can wait 1-2 more days until we can provide an on-site assessment. As much as you may want to dig in and start throwing things out, it pays to make an appointment with us first. Doing so can save or make you money, not only in sales revenue but in reduced clean out hours. 

It takes longer for us to do a clean out when items are pulled out of cabinets, crawl spaces, closets, etc., and put onto to counters, floors or into rooms where we need to work. Moving things from shelves means double handling which translates into more hours needed by us.  

         Some Points To Remember When Making Comparisons

1) We are NOT a franchise company. We are a sole proprietor company that’s been serving northern Illinois since 1990. In fact, owner John Prigge is personally on-site during the selection process of your clean out and makes a final inspection before completion.

2) Items that are not sales worthy but may be eligible for donation can be handled by us, also. Receipts to owners are provided for tax purposes. Your greatest benefit? Fewer items in the dumpster greatly reduces the need for paying for additional dumpsters. 

3) With client approval, we can on-site shred identity theft sensitive documents found. This eliminates the worry of where obsolete, yet, private tax and bank statements, medical records and work-related files eventually end up.
 

4) We can e-mail and text you in-progress photos to keep you visually informed of our work. This is a great service for out of town family members who want to know how things are going.


5) We are discreet and do not use your home as a billboard for future business. Respecting your privacy is very important to us. We do not place our signs, wear company uniforms or hang business banners on your home. 


6) Where practical, we avoid keeping dumpsters on your property overnight.

7) Simply, we're CHEAPER than the franchise junk removal companies you always see advertised. First, we break down everything we can and pack, not just fill, a dumpster. A well-packed dumpster can cut down you needing to pay for additional dumpsters.  

Also, our cost for a 30-yd. dumpster is approximately $500.00. Dumpster fees are a pass-through fee to you. The junk removal trucks carry a much smaller dumpster on board and charge around $500 to fill it with a load of normal household and garage contents.

The comparison: It costs $1000.00 and two trips to fill what we are charged $500.00 for.

Please know that the franchise companies make their money by the amount of trips they make to the landfill no matter how poorly their truck is packed. We do what the franchise companies do not do - we break down and compact non-saleable items into about 10% of their original size. That leaves more space in your dumpster efficiently.