7 Tips For Stress-Free Junk Removal And Hauling
Junk removal services (like ours) help you haul away your junk worry-free! Whether it’s a bulky old appliance or a pile of worn-out clothes - the undue stress of disposing of those items can (and should) be avoided. Junk removal is a useful service in a variety of situations, like during moves, renovations, or even routine spring cleaning. Follow these tips to ensure a stress-free junk removal experience.
Tip #1 - Get a quote beforehand
Junk removal services will vary in cost, with prices ranging from $200 all the way up to $850. Prices vary based on the amount of junk a service needs to haul away, the timeline of the project, and any extras like hazardous waste disposal.
Before hiring a company and scheduling an appointment for workers to haul away your stuff, get a quote. Some companies will require in-person initial quotes, whereas others can provide a rough estimate online or over the phone.
Tip #2 - Hire a company you can trust
The best way to reduce your stress during the process is to let someone else handle it. Hiring a junk removal service is a great way to accomplish this, and it’s even better if you hire a company that you trust to get the job done right without any hiccups.
Trustworthy companies will have lots of positive online reviews from community members. Reading the reviews will help you get insight on the company’s reliability and service level. Another great way to find a trustworthy junk removal service is through word of mouth, so ask your friends, family, and neighbors for recommendations as you begin your search.
Tip #3 - Determine a timeline
Some companies offer same-day junk removal services, while others may have a longer wait time. If you’re on a tight schedule, plan ahead and hire early or consider hiring a service that offers quick turnaround.
Tip #4 - Know what junk you need removed
Before hiring a removal service, assess your junk. Bulkier items, like furniture, may cost extra. Make a list of what you need removed and ask your junk removal service about prices for specific items.
Tip #5 - Find out what isn’t accepted
While junk removal services have a long list of items that they DO accept (including furniture, carpeting, and appliances), they DON’T accept everything. Hazardous items are off-limits because they’re dangerous to transport. To prepare for a stress-free junk removal process, ask the company you hire which items they don’t accept before scheduling removal.
Some common items junk removal services do not accept include:
Open paint cans
Fuel
Chemicals
Tip #6 - Label your junk
Clearly identify the junk that you want to be removed. This will help both you and your junk removal service understand what needs to go (and what doesn’t). Make moving easy on everyone by setting everything you want to be hauled away in one area and labeling it as such.
Tip #7 - Prepare your space
Prepare your space to make the process as seamless as possible. Clear a path in and around junk to the door, set the junk in distinct sections and move vehicles or other large objects as necessary. And if you have a large, bulky item that needs removal, like a big-screen TV or an old piano, let the company know so it can prepare.
Renting vehicles, dealing with dumpsters, and taking trips to the landfill can be time-consuming and often unmanageable. At Total Care, we know this can be a challenging, but our team will treat you with the utmost care and respect. We will also do our best to donate, recycle, and dispose of items appropriately. Whether looking to sell or moving in, junk removal paired with our turnover cleaning service is a great way to get your property in order! Contact us today at (319) 382-9815 or at sales@totalcareiowa.com.
