ESTATE CLEANOUTS EDMONTON
Estate Cleanouts Edmonton - Compassionate Clearing Service
Your mom passed away and you’re dealing with her house in Bonnie Doon that she lived in for 40 years. Every room is full. The basement has boxes from the 80s. The garage hasn’t fit a car since the 90s. You’re overwhelmed, grieving, and you have no idea where to start. This is where estate cleanouts Edmonton services help families through one of the hardest tasks during an already difficult time.
Last week we cleared an estate in Millwoods where the homeowner had lived since 1978. Entire lifetime of belongings – furniture from every decade, clothes from raising three kids, garage full of tools and equipment, basement packed with memories and junk mixed together. Took us three days with multiple crews and seven truck loads. We worked with the family to separate valuables and sentimental items from things that needed disposal. Made an impossible task manageable.
Estate cleanouts are different than regular junk removal. These are people’s lives – 30, 40, 50 years of memories, possessions, history all stored in one house. We handle it with respect and patience because we understand families are grieving and overwhelmed.
Estate Cleanouts Edmonton - Compassionate Clearing Service
We handle complete estate cleanouts Edmonton – clearing entire properties after someone passes away or moves to care facilities. Every room, every closet, garage, basement, yard – everything.
Full house clearing. We remove all contents – furniture, appliances, belongings, clothing, books, tools, yard equipment, everything. Leave the property completely empty and broom clean.
Sorting and separating. We work with families to identify items to keep, donate, or dispose. Photos, documents, valuables, jewelry, collections – we separate these out for families to review.
Multiple property cleanouts. Families dealing with houses, storage units, workshops, garages on different properties – we coordinate clearing all locations.
Sensitive document handling. Important papers, legal documents, photos, personal items get separated and secured for families.
Donation coordination. Working items go to charities. We coordinate with Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, churches, organizations that help families in need.
Proper disposal. Everything from old furniture to appliances to yard waste gets disposed of properly and legally.
Why Families Choose Our Estate Cleanout Service
We understand grief and overwhelm. Losing someone and facing their lifetime of belongings is emotionally exhausting. We’re patient, compassionate, never rushing families through decisions.
We’ve done hundreds of estates across Edmonton. Londonderry, Millwoods, Bonnie Doon, Strathcona, every neighborhood. We know what families are dealing with.
We work on family timelines. Sometimes families need weeks to go through things. Sometimes estates must be cleared in days. We accommodate both.
We’re honest about value. If we find something potentially valuable – antiques, collections, jewelry – we point it out so families can get proper appraisals.
We protect privacy. Important documents, photos, personal items are handled confidentially and returned to families.
We coordinate with estate executors. We understand legal timelines, property sales, sibling coordination. We make our part of the process smooth.
We’re insured and professional. Handling someone’s lifetime belongings is serious responsibility. We treat it that way.
Common Estate Cleanout Situations in Edmonton
Parent passing away after decades in family home. Most common situation. Mom or dad lived there 30-50 years, entire life accumulated in that house. Kids are overwhelmed dealing with it while grieving.
Elderly parent moving to care facilities. Health declining, can’t live independently anymore. House needs clearing so it can be sold or rented.
Inheritance situations with multiple siblings. Three kids inheriting parents’ house, nobody wants most of the stuff, need impartial service to clear it so property can be sold and estate settled.
Hoarding situations discovered after death. Family didn’t realize extent of accumulation. House is packed floor to ceiling. Overwhelming and sometimes hazardous.
Long-distance family dealing with Edmonton properties. Kids live in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto – they can’t spend months in Edmonton clearing parents’ house. Need professional service to handle it.
Executor responsibilities. Executor handling estate needs property cleared efficiently to settle estate and distribute assets.
Time-sensitive situations. House sold with closing date approaching, property needs emptying quickly.
What We Remove From Estates
Furniture from decades of life. Bedroom sets, living room furniture, dining tables, dressers, desks, chairs – furniture spanning 30-50 years of purchases and styles.
Appliances of all ages. Kitchen appliances, laundry machines, garage fridges and freezers, small appliances – everything accumulated over lifetime.
Clothing and personal items. Wardrobes from decades, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, personal care items.
Books and media. Personal libraries, records, CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, magazines from years of collecting.
Collections and hobbies. Stamp collections, coin collections, model trains, crafts supplies, art supplies, tools from hobbies practiced over decades.
Tools and workshop equipment. Garages full of tools accumulated over 40 years of home maintenance and projects.
Kitchen contents. Dishes, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, pantry items – entire kitchens full of decades of accumulation.
Holiday decorations. Christmas, Halloween, Easter decorations collected over lifetime – often boxes and boxes worth.
Photos and documents. Photo albums, loose photos, tax records, legal documents, letters, cards, memorabilia.
Basement storage. Boxes of items stored for decades, sometimes forgotten belongings, archived materials from raising families.
Garage and outdoor items. Yard equipment, patio furniture, BBQ grills, garden tools, automotive supplies.
Memorabilia and sentimental items. Military items, wedding items, baby items from children, items with personal significance.
Estate Cleanouts in Established Edmonton Neighborhoods
Older neighborhoods have the most estate situations. Londonderry, Evansdale, Bonnie Doon, Strathcrea, Mill Woods – areas built in 70s and 80s where original residents are now passing away.
These homes have 40-50 years of accumulated belongings. Entire lifetimes stored in basements, garages, closets. Not just junk – memories, history, pieces of lives lived.
We’ve cleared estates where we found:
- Wedding dresses from 1960s
- Baby clothes from kids born in the 70s
- Tools passed down from grandparents
- Photo albums documenting entire families
- Collections built over lifetimes
Every estate tells a story. We treat belongings with respect because they meant something to someone.
The Estate Cleanout Process
Initial consultation. We meet with family, walk through the property, understand what needs keeping vs. removing. Give honest assessment of timeline and cost.
Sorting phase. We go through property systematically. Separate obvious keeps (photos, documents, valuables) from obvious disposals (broken items, garbage).
Family review. We set aside questionable items for family to review and decide. No pressure, no rushing. Families make final decisions.
Removal phase. Once decisions made, we load and haul everything marked for removal. Work efficiently to clear property.
Donation and disposal. Working items go to appropriate charities. Everything else disposed of properly.
Final cleanup. Property left broom clean and empty. Ready for sale, rental, or whatever comes next.
Documentation. We provide receipts, photos, documentation for estate records if needed.
Working With Multiple Family Members
Estate cleanouts often involve multiple siblings or family members with different opinions and attachments. We navigate this carefully.
We’re neutral third party. Don’t take sides in family disagreements about belongings. Help facilitate decisions without causing conflict.
We accommodate different schedules. If three siblings need to review items, we coordinate timing so everyone gets input.
We document everything. Photos of items before disposal, lists of what went where, receipts for donations. Transparency prevents disputes.
Hoarding Estate Situations
Sometimes families discover hoarding situations after someone passes. House is packed, pathways between piles, overwhelming volume. These need special handling.
We’ve cleared hoarder estates throughout Edmonton. Not judging, just helping families deal with impossible situations.
These take longer. Can’t just load and haul – need to sort through everything carefully because valuable items and documents are buried in the accumulation.
We work systematically. Room by room, pile by pile. Separate genuine belongings from trash. Find important items buried in the mess.
We’re patient. Families are often embarrassed about hoarding situations. We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Valuables and Collections in Estates
We’re not appraisers but we know enough to recognize potentially valuable items. If we find something that might be worth money, we tell families so they can get proper appraisals.
Common valuable items we’ve found:
- Antique furniture worth thousands
- Coin and stamp collections
- Vintage jewelry
- Military memorabilia
- Art and paintings
- Tools and equipment with collector value
- First edition books
- Vintage toys and collectibles
We separate these items and recommend families get professional appraisals before disposing of anything.
Estate Cleanout Pricing
Estate cleanouts Edmonton pricing depends on property size and volume of belongings. Honest assessment after seeing the property.
Typical estate cleanouts:
- Small home (1000 sq ft), moderate belongings: $2000-3500
- Average home (1500 sq ft), full of belongings: $3500-6000
- Large home (2000+ sq ft), packed full: $6000-10000+
- Hoarding situations: $8000-15000+ depending on severity
Pricing includes:
- Labor for complete clearing
- Multiple trucks and loads
- Disposal and recycling fees
- Donation coordination
- Final cleaning
We quote after property walkthrough. Need to see volume and situation to give accurate pricing.
Payment often comes from estate funds. We invoice estates directly and work with executors.
Timeline for Estate Cleanouts
Timelines vary based on property size, volume, and family needs.
Small estates: 1-2 days for complete clearing Average estates: 2-4 days Large estates: 4-7 days Hoarding situations: 1-2 weeks
We can work faster if needed for property sales or legal deadlines. We can also work slower if families need time to process and make decisions.
Serving All Edmonton Areas for Estate Cleanouts
We handle estate cleanouts throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas:
Established neighborhoods: Londonderry, Evansdale, Bonnie Doon, Strathcona, Mill Woods, Millwoods, Fraser, Dunluce, Queen Alexandra, Ritchie, Garneau, Inglewood
South Edmonton: Riverbend, Terwillegar, Windermere, Summerside, Ellerslie, Heritage Valley
West Edmonton: Lewis Estates, Meadowlark, Jasper Park
North Edmonton: Castle Downs, Clareview, Manning
Surrounding areas: Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc
Every Edmonton neighborhood and surrounding communities. We come to wherever the estate is located.
Why Professional Estate Cleanout Services Matter
DIY estate cleanouts take months. Families try doing it themselves, get overwhelmed, project drags on for half a year causing stress and delaying estate settlement.
Emotional toll is huge. Going through deceased loved one’s belongings is heartbreaking. Having professionals handle the physical work helps families focus on grieving and remembering.
Physical work is exhausting. Clearing 40 years of belongings is brutal manual labor. Most families aren’t equipped for it.
Legal timelines don’t wait. Houses need selling, estates need settling. Professional service keeps everything on schedule.
Family conflict gets minimized. Neutral third party handling physical clearing reduces disputes over belongings.
Booking Estate Cleanout Services
Call or email us to discuss the estate situation. We’ll schedule property walkthrough at convenient time for family.
Property walkthrough allows us to:
- See volume of belongings
- Understand family needs and timeline
- Identify any challenging situations
- Give accurate pricing quote
We provide written quotes after walkthrough. Detailed breakdown of what’s included.
We schedule work around family availability. Some families want to be there, some prefer we handle it independently. Both work fine.
We stay in communication throughout. Updates on progress, questions about items, coordination on timing.
Getting Started With Estate Cleanouts
Losing someone is hard enough without the overwhelming task of clearing their lifetime of belongings. Let us handle the physical work so you can focus on family, grieving, and memories.
Call us today for estate cleanouts Edmonton and we’ll help you through this difficult process.
Compassionate service that respects your loved one’s belongings and your family’s needs.
Efficient clearing that meets your timeline whether you have weeks or just days.
Complete service from sorting to disposal so you don’t have to worry about any of it.
We’ve helped hundreds of Edmonton families through estate cleanouts. Let us help yours too. Call today.
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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!
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Give us a call or book online to schedule your convenient junk removal appointment.
WE CALL WHEN WE'RE ON THE WAY
We'll give you a call in advance once we're on the way and arrive promptly on time.
WE ARRIVE READY TO GO
Simply point out what items you want removed and we'll provide a no-obligation cost up front.
IF YOU WANT IT GONE, IT'S GONE!
No matter where your stuff is located, we'll get it - whether it's in the attic or backyard.
WE'LL LEAVE YOUR SPACE IN GREAT SHAPE
We'll double-check to make sure we got everything and tidy up once we're finished.
SETTLING UP IS EASY
Simply settle up with cash, card, or e-transfer and we'll handing the hauling and disposal
