Basement Cleanout Edmonton - Fast Junk Removal Service
Your basement in Millwoods has become a dumping ground for everything you don’t want upstairs. Boxes from every time you moved, old furniture that didn’t fit after renovations, kids toys from ten years ago, exercise equipment you used twice, holiday decorations buried under other stuff. You can’t even walk through half of it anymore. Every year you say you’ll clean it out, every year it gets worse. This is where basement cleanout Edmonton services save you from another failed weekend cleanup attempt.
Last week we cleared a basement in Terwillegar that hadn’t been touched in 15 years. Entire space was packed floor to ceiling with storage boxes, old furniture, broken appliances, construction materials from a renovation in 2010, and stuff the homeowners completely forgot they owned. Took our crew six hours and three truck loads. They finally got their basement back and could actually use the space instead of just storing junk they’d never look at again.
Basements become black holes. Stuff goes down there and never comes back up. Out of sight, out of mind, until one day you realize you got 800 square feet of valuable living space being wasted on junk storage.
Why Basements Fill Up With Junk
Nobody wants to carry stuff up stairs to dispose of it. Way easier to just leave it in the basement. That broken chair? Basement. Old toys? Basement. Appliance you replaced? Straight to the basement.
Basements are perfect storage spaces until they’re not. Lots of room, climate controlled, out of the way – makes sense to store stuff there. Problem is you keep adding stuff and never removing anything. Over years and decades it accumulates into mountains of junk.
Moving boxes never get unpacked. You moved into your house in Riverbend eight years ago. Those boxes marked “misc” went straight to the basement. You still haven’t opened them. Probably never will. But they’re still down there taking up space.
Seasonal items pile up. Christmas decorations, camping gear, winter clothes, summer sports equipment – all this seasonal stuff lives in basements. But you also keep adding to it every year without getting rid of old stuff. Now you got three sets of Christmas lights because you can’t find the old ones in the mess.
Emotional attachment keeps stuff around. Your dad’s old tools, kids artwork from elementary school, wedding decorations, baby clothes your kids wore 20 years ago. You can’t bring yourself to throw it away even though you never look at it. So it sits in the basement forever.
One customer in Bonnie Doon had boxes in her basement from when she moved into the house in 1987. Thirty-six years of accumulated storage. When we finally cleared it out, half the stuff was moldy and water damaged. All that sentimental value rotting in cardboard boxes nobody ever opened.
What We Remove From Basements
Basement junk removal Edmonton includes everything. Old furniture that got replaced upstairs – couches, beds, tables, dressers, bookshelves. Every basement renovation or furniture upgrade results in old pieces ending up downstairs.
Boxes and storage containers everywhere. Moving boxes, plastic bins, cardboard boxes falling apart, storage totes full of stuff nobody remembers. We’ve cleared basements where there were literally hundreds of boxes stacked everywhere.
Exercise equipment is huge in basements. Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, free weights, yoga mats, resistance bands – all the fitness equipment people bought with good intentions and used maybe twice. Basements are where home gyms go to die.
Appliances pile up. Old fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, dehumidifiers that quit working. We’ve pulled every type of appliance from Edmonton basements. Usually stuff that broke years ago but nobody wanted to haul up the stairs.
Construction materials from old projects. Leftover drywall, wood scraps, tiles, paint cans, flooring pieces. Every home improvement project leaves behind materials that end up stored in basements forever.
Kids stuff accumulates fast. Old toys, baby equipment, cribs, high chairs, strollers, car seats. Your kids are 25 now but their childhood is still in your basement. Clothes they outgrew, sports equipment from activities they quit, school projects from elementary.
Holiday decorations take up tons of space. Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving – all stored in basements. Plus you keep buying new decorations without getting rid of old ones. We’ve cleared basements with 20+ boxes just of Christmas stuff.
Clothing and linens nobody uses. Old clothes that don’t fit, linens for beds you don’t have anymore, curtains from three houses ago. All stored in basement closets or boxes taking up space.
Books, magazines, papers, documents. Bookshelves full of books nobody will read again. Magazines from the 90s. Papers and documents that should’ve been shredded years ago.
Tools and hardware from every project. Partial boxes of nails, screws, random tools, equipment for hobbies you don’t do anymore. Guys accumulate this stuff in basements thinking they’ll use it someday.
Water Damaged Basement Cleanouts
Edmonton basements flood. Spring runoff, summer storms, sump pump failures, sewer backups – water damage is super common. When basements flood, everything stored down there gets ruined.
We’ve done emergency basement cleanout services after flooding all over – Millwoods, Clareview, Bonnie Doon, every neighborhood with basements. Saturated boxes, moldy furniture, ruined carpet, destroyed belongings – all has to come out fast before mold spreads.
Water damaged stuff is heavy. Cardboard boxes that soaked up water weigh three times what they did dry. Furniture that sat in water is waterlogged and gross. Makes the cleanup harder and more labor intensive.
Insurance often covers water damage cleanup. We work with insurance companies and adjusters regularly. Provide documentation, photos, receipts – whatever insurance needs for claims.
Mold is a serious concern after flooding. Stuff needs out quick to prevent mold growth. The longer wet materials sit in your basement, the worse the mold problem gets. We prioritize water damage cleanouts because of health risks.
Hoarding Situations in Basements
Hoarding often starts in basements. Person has trouble letting go of things, basement is first space to fill completely. We’ve seen basements so packed you can’t walk in – stuff stacked to ceiling, narrow paths between piles, totally overwhelming.
These situations need patience and compassion. We work with families dealing with hoarding, go at whatever pace the person needs, don’t judge or pressure. Sometimes cleanouts happen over multiple visits as the person adjusts to letting go.
We’ve worked on hoarding cleanouts in Alberta Avenue, Eastwood, Mill Woods, all over Edmonton. Each situation is different but the common thread is overwhelming volume and emotional difficulty with disposal.
Mental health professionals or social workers sometimes coordinate with us on hoarding cases. They work with the individual on psychological aspects, we handle physical removal. Team approach works better than trying to force it.
Estate and Inheritance Basement Cleanouts
Someone passes away, family inherits the house, basement is full of decades of accumulated belongings. This is super common and emotionally difficult. You’re grieving and dealing with a basement full of your parent’s or relative’s stuff.
We’ve helped families clear basements after losses all over Edmonton. Handle it sensitively, let families take their time deciding what to keep, don’t rush the process. Sometimes family members want to go through things, sometimes they just want it all gone.
Tools are always hard for families. Dad’s workshop in the basement with 40 years of accumulated tools. Family doesn’t want them but feels guilty disposing of them. We help make those decisions easier by handling the physical work once decisions are made.
Photo albums and personal items get separated out. If we find anything that looks personal or valuable during cleanout, we set it aside for the family to review. Last thing we want is accidentally disposing of something meaningful.
Basement Cleanouts for Renovations
Basement renovation projects start with clearing out everything stored there. Can’t renovate a space that’s packed with junk. We’ve done pre-renovation basement cleanouts all over – Summerside, Windermere, Ellerslie, Heritage Valley, everywhere people are finishing or refinishing basements.
Developers and contractors call us to clear basements before starting work. Homeowner wants basement finished, first step is removing 15 years of storage. We handle that part so contractors can get started on actual renovation.
Sometimes the renovation includes demo work. Old paneling, drop ceilings, carpet, bathroom fixtures – we can remove renovation debris along with stored junk. One-stop cleanup that gets basements ready for reconstruction.
Timing matters with renovation cleanouts. Gotta clear the basement before contractors start but not so early that you got nowhere to store stuff during renovation. We work with your timeline and contractor schedules.
Moving and Downsizing Basement Cleanouts
Selling your house means clearing the basement. Buyers want to see the space, not your storage. Plus you probably don’t want to move all that stuff to your new place anyway.
Real estate agents call us constantly for basement cleanouts. House goes on market, basement is full, showings are scheduled. We come in quick and clear it out so the property shows better. Empty basements sell way better than packed storage spaces.
Downsizing from a house to a condo or apartment means basement stuff has to go. Moving from a house with 800 square feet of basement storage to a condo with no storage? Everything’s gotta be sorted and mostly disposed of.
We’ve helped people downsize from houses they lived in for 30+ years. The basement alone takes multiple truck loads. Accumulated belongings from raising families, building careers, decades of life – all stored in basements and now needs clearing.
Rental Property Basement Cleanouts
Landlords deal with basement messes constantly. Tenant moves out, left stuff in the basement storage area. Or worse, used the basement without permission and left it trashed. Property managers call us for these situations regularly.
We’ve cleared basements from rental properties all over Edmonton. Student rentals near UofA are particularly bad – tenants store stuff in basements and abandon it when they move. Landlord needs it cleaned before next tenant moves in.
Multi-unit buildings with shared basement storage get cluttered over time. Tenants come and go, leaving stuff behind. Eventually the basement storage is full of abandoned belongings from years of turnover. We clear it all out and property manager can start fresh.
Sometimes basement storage gets confused – tenant thinks they’re storing stuff in their unit’s area but it’s actually someone else’s. Creates messes that landlords need cleaned up. We sort it out and haul away whatever needs going.
Basement Cleanout Pricing
Basement cleanout Edmonton pricing depends on volume. Half-full basement might be $600-1000. Completely packed basement from floor to ceiling could be $1500-2500 or more. We quote based on how much stuff there is.
Stairs add labor but we don’t charge extra per se – it’s factored into volume pricing. Carrying stuff up basement stairs is part of the job. Narrow stairs or difficult access might add to labor time which affects final cost, but we’re upfront about pricing.
Photos help us estimate accurately. Text us pictures of your basement from different angles showing volume of stuff. Helps us give you better quotes without needing to come look in person first.
Pricing includes everything – labor, trucks, disposal, recycling, donation drop-offs. No hidden fees for stairs or volume or anything. Quote we give is what you pay.
Way cheaper than trying to do it yourself. Your entire month of weekends, dump runs, rental costs, physical exhaustion – or pay us and it’s done in a day. Easy choice when you value your time.
Basement Cleanout Process
We start by walking through with you. You show us what goes and what stays if anything. For complete cleanouts, everything goes obviously.
Then we start carrying stuff up. Systematically work through the basement, load everything onto trucks, haul away. We protect your floors and stairs with coverings so we don’t damage anything during removal.
We’re fast but careful. Not throwing stuff around or banging into walls. We know basement stairs are tight and we’re experienced navigating them with furniture and boxes.
Sweep and clean up when we’re done. Don’t leave behind dust, debris, or bits of broken stuff. Basement should be empty and clean when we finish, ready for whatever you’re doing next.
Most basement cleanouts take 4-8 hours depending on volume. Really packed basements might take a full day or even two days for extreme situations. We work efficiently to get it done as fast as possible.
Same-Day Basement Cleanout
Need your basement cleaned out today? We offer same-day basement cleanout Edmonton if you call before noon and we got availability. Costs extra but when you’re in a bind, it’s worth it.
Real estate emergencies come up. Showings scheduled tomorrow and basement is still full. We’ll prioritize and get it cleaned so your showing can happen.
Insurance situations need fast response. Basement flooded, adjuster is coming, damaged stuff needs out immediately. We handle emergency water damage cleanouts same-day when possible.
Family emergencies happen. Relative passed away, estate needs settling fast, basement has to be cleared. We’re sensitive to difficult situations and move quickly when families need help.
Donation and Disposal From Basements
Working items in decent shape get donated when possible. Furniture that’s still good, working appliances, tools, sports equipment, toys – we donate to Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, and other Edmonton charities.
Problem is most basement stuff isn’t donation quality. Years in basements makes things musty, mildewy, water damaged. Boxes fall apart, fabrics smell, metal rusts. Alot of what comes out of basements is just garbage.
We sort everything. Recyclables get recycled, donations get donated, scrap metal goes to scrap yards, garbage goes to the dump. Doing it right takes more time but keeps unnecessary stuff out of landfills.
Hazardous materials like old paint, chemicals, batteries – we can’t take those. You need to dispose of hazardous waste through proper city channels. Once that’s handled, we remove everything else.
Preparing for Basement Cleanout
Go through and grab anything you definitely want to keep. Family photos, important documents, valuables – get those out or clearly mark them before we arrive.
If there’s stuff you’re unsure about, be there when we work. You can make decisions as we go through things. For complete cleanouts where you want everything gone, we don’t need you there the whole time.
Clear path from basement to outside if possible. We’ll be carrying loads up stairs and out to the truck. Anything blocking doorways or paths just slows us down.
Let us know about hazardous materials. Old paint, chemicals, anything that needs special disposal. We’ll work around those but can’t take them ourselves.
If you got pets, let us know. Dogs sometimes don’t like strangers going in and out of the house all day. You can keep them in a room away from our work area.
Service Areas for Basement Cleanouts
All of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan – anywhere within 45 minutes we’ll clean out your basement.
Common neighborhoods where we do basement cleanouts weekly: Millwoods, Terwillegar, Riverbend, Windermere, Summerside, Ellerslie, Heritage Valley, Bonnie Doon, Clareview, Manning, Castle Downs, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Garneau, Strathcona, Laurier Heights, and everywhere in between.
Every Edmonton neighborhood with houses has basements full of junk. We’ve probably already done cleanouts on your street multiple times.
Basement Cleanouts for Every Situation
Spring cleaning, moving, downsizing, renovations, water damage, estate settlements, hoarding situations, rental turnovers, pre-sale staging – we’ve done basement cleanouts for every possible reason.
Finished basements, unfinished basements, partially finished – doesn’t matter. We’ll clear it out regardless of condition or setup.
Small basements in older bungalows, huge basements in new builds, walkout basements in split-levels – we’ve cleaned every type of basement in every style of Edmonton home.
Booking Your Basement Cleanout
Call, text, or book online. Tell us you need a basement cleaned out, where you’re located, and roughly how full it is. We’ll give you a quote and schedule a time.
Photos really help for basements. Text us pictures showing different areas and how much stuff there is. Helps us bring the right size truck and plan crew size.
Most jobs book within 3-5 days. Spring is busiest for basement cleanouts so book early for peak season. Same-day available for emergencies.
We’ll confirm a day before and text 30 minutes before arrival. Show up on time, get to work, clear out your basement, leave it clean and empty.
Stop saying someday you’ll clean out your basement. Stop avoiding going down there because it’s so full. Call us today for basement cleanout Edmonton and actually get it done. Reclaim that space. Turn it into something useful. Build a home theater, game room, workshop, gym, guest suite – whatever you want. But first you gotta clear out the junk, and that’s exactly what we do all day every day.
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ITEMS WE TAKE
We take almost anything, as long as it’s not hazardous (check out our list of what we don't take) So, whatever’s taking up space in your life, call Load n gone Junk Removal to get it out of the way. Here’s just a few of the common items we take and the services we offer to the edmonton and it's surrounding communities.
Carpets
Office Furniture
Moving cleanout
washers & dryers
rental cleanout
bed bug mattress removal
sofas & couches
home furniture
playsets & trampolines
Carpets
Office Furniture
Moving cleanout
washers & dryers
rental cleanout
bed bug mattress removal
sofas & couches
home furniture
playsets & trampolines
tv's and other electronics
foreclosure cleanouts
clothing
bagged trash
construction debris
garage cleanouts
deck demolition
concrete removal
yard debris & waste
tv's and other electronics
foreclosure cleanouts
clothing
bagged trash
construction debris
garage cleanouts
deck demolition
concrete removal
yard debris & waste
treadmills and weights
storage unit cleanouts
attic cleanouts
shed removal
cardboard recycling
hot tub removal
hoarder cleanout
fence removal
and more!
treadmills and weights
storage unit cleanouts
attic cleanouts
shed removal
cardboard recycling
hot tub removal
hoarder cleanout
fence removal
and more!
Don’t see your item on the list? We still most likely take it! CONTACT US today for more information. We’re here to help!
Why LOAD n GONE Junk Removal?
Because We are Fast & Affordable!
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WE ARRIVE READY TO GO
Simply point out what items you want removed and we'll provide a no-obligation cost up front.
