While typically more expensive than renting a dumpster, the all-inclusive nature of junk removal services can be worth every penny for those with busy schedules or limited physical ability.
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Hometown understands how important it is to get quality service for a great price, so we've gathered everything you need to know to make sure you get a fair price for your junk removal project.
The cost of junk removal services can be difficult to estimate, even for the pros, unless they come to your location to asses the scope of the project.
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With so many variables to consider, it makes sense why on-site estimates are the preferred way to providing quotes for these types of services.
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The amount of space your items take up in the company vehicle paired with the cost of labor will make the biggest impact on your total price, so large amounts of heavy objects scattered up and down flights of stairs will cost more than the same items all piled up at the end of the driveway.
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Creating an easy-to-access pile outside not only allows for quick, contactless pickup, but it could even make the cost of your service go down.
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Offering contactless pickup by having all your items in a concise pile outside will make loading your items a much faster and easier process for the junk removal crew.
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Not all companies will offer a discount if you do this, but it's worth asking if your extra effort to make their job easier would grant you a small discount.
Hoarding cleanups are typically the most involved type of cleanup service a junk removal company offers and usually takes several days to complete. Hoarding cleanups cost about $1,000 per day, but could be more or less depending on the presence of safety hazards or toxins.
Finding locally-owned and operated companies that service your area is preferred for two reasons: better customer service and competitive pricing.
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Speaking with only one local company isn't the best practice, however. Instead, contact a minimum of 2-3 local services to compare their pricing, availability, and quality of customer service.
We make it easy to request project quotes from multiple junk removal companies at once, all for free!
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By simply entering your zip code and answering a few quick questions about your project, you'll be shown a list of licensed and insured junk removal companies in your area.
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You can read more about each company's services, read verified reviews from legitimate customers, and request free quotes from as many services as you'd like.
The all-inclusive nature of junk removal services can be worth every penny for those with busy schedules or limited physical ability. Learn how to make sure you get a fair price for your junk removal project.
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Fallen tree limbs, large branches, wind-blown trash, and stripped siding from houses...these are all items you might find in your yard after a big windstorm.
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To clean up your yard after a storm, professional storm cleanup services can help get it done fast.
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Professional storm cleanup and junk removal services can save you time, stress, and risk.
Big windstorms can cause a great deal of damage, and in some cases, the resulting damage can be dangerous to deal with yourself.
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Once you're sure there are no downed lines or damage to your home, we recommend starting to find cleanup assistance ASAP.
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Professional storm cleanup crews have the experience and equipment necessary to safely haul heavy branches, cut tree limbs, haul away collapsed sheds or fences, and clear the property of any additional yard debris, junk, or wind-blown objects, like siding, trash, or sharp objects.
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In some places, storm clean-up is a city-provided service, but for areas where the city doesn't offer contractor clean-up, Hometown can help you find a qualified cleanup crew near you.
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Storm cleanup crews use saws and other equipment to break up large limbs and branches, and then haul away any yard waste or debris in the yard. \r\n \r\nFrom there, the debris is hauled to the nearest yard waste collection facility, junk is donated or recycled whenever possible, and everything else is taken to the landfill.
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So while you're safely indoors, the storm cleanup company can clean up the aftermath of a windstorm in record time and give you your yard back.
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How Much It Costs for Storm Cleanup
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Storm cleanup costs can vary a great deal depending on how severe the damage is, the labor involved with the cleanup, where you live, and who you hire.
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For a relatively minor storm cleanup, including removing fallen tree branches and scattered junk or trash from your yard, you can expect to pay anywhere from $200-$600.
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If you have large, heavy tree limbs that need to be cut up and hauled away, you can expect this cost to increase to $1,000 or more.
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If an outdoor feature, like a fence or shed, was also ruined as a result of a windstorm, the costs increase even more to $2,000 or more.
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If your home was damaged in a windstorm from a fallen tree, reach out to your insurance company right away to get it repaired.
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Note: If you live in an area prone to windstorms or other types of storms, it may be worth adding Debris Removal Coverage to your property insurance. This coverage would mitigate or eliminate the cost of paying the pros to clean up and dispose of debris from a covered loss, leaving you with less stress in the long run.
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How to Find the Best Storm Cleanup Company
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When your property is affected by a storm, you want to get it handled as quickly as possible, and Hometown gets that.
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Hometown can help you find qualified junk removal and storm cleanup pros in your area, read reviews, and request quotes easily and free of charge.
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Give as much detail about your project as you can to each company you speak to in order to get the most accurate junk removal quote. Oftentimes, junk removal companies will need to come out to your property to assess the work and provide a quote.
If you'd rather handle the work yourself, dumpster rental is a great option, and Hometown can help with that, too! Just like with junk removal, Hometown can help you find local dumpster rental companies, makes it easy to request multiple dumpster quotes, and read reviews.
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Note: If your property has extreme damage, we recommend reaching out to a restoration company.
Fallen tree limbs, large branches, wind-blown trash, and stripped siding from houses...these are all items you might find in your yard after a big windstorm. Get your yard cleaned up fast after a storm with the help of professional storm cleanup services.
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Keeping a well-organized and orderly home when you have young children is an undeniably hard task.
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It's so easy to accumulate more items than we get rid of, especially with kids, which can quickly lead to a storage shortage throughout the home.
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When we have less storage, we tend or have less order and more chaos, which can have negative mental and physical impacts on everyone in the home.
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Learn how to regain control of the items in your home (as well as your sanity) with our 4 simple tips.
One of the most impactful steps to regaining control of an unorganized house is to go through all the items cluttering up your home and get rid of all the items you can easily live without.
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The reasoning behind purging unnecessary items is simple: When we have less belongings in the home, daily organization and upkeep takes less time.
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Organizing a house full of children's belongings can become overwhelming when we have more items than space for them, so solve this storage issue by letting go of items you and your children no longer need or use.
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If you or your family members haven't used an item in 6 or more months, you can probably live without it.
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Place the unwanted or unused items in separate piles for donation and/or to trash.
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Go through every room in the home, working on one space at a time, and purge old, unused belongings.
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You'll be amazed at how much \"junk\" you've been holding onto that takes up valuable storage space.
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If it's been a while since you've done this or your family has a large quantity of junk to get rid of, consider hiring professional services to help make the disposal aspect of your project as fast and easy as possible.
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Dumpster rentals are perfect when you have 7 or more cubic yards worth of items to toss.
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If you have less than that, junk removal services may be a more cost-effective solution (Bonus: Junk removal crews will do all the heavy lifting and loading for you).
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Junk removal services will typically donate your items if they're in good condition, so you can feel good knowing that your gently used items won't be sitting in a landfill.
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When you need to find local disposal services to purge and declutter your home, find companies near you by searching on Hometown.
It can be hard for anyone, especially children, to keep their closets and other storage spaces organized if they are stuffed to the brim with items.
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Simplify what you keep in storage spaces so that only the items that will be used often are at an accessible height for your children, while other areas are used to store items that aren't a part of daily use.
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Rather than having all of an individual's clothing hung up in their closet or folded away in drawers, only hang items that are in season, fit nicely, and are worn often.
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During the winter, keep their summer clothing packed in boxes on a higher shelf or separate storage area that is out of sight, and vice versa.
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Organize toys, crafts, and school supplies in their own designated areas, so that each item in your child's bedroom has an obvious, easy-to-remember \"home\" where it should be kept whenever it's not being used.
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Making storage areas simple, predictable, and consistent for your kids will make it easier for them to help maintain their own belongings so that you aren't overwhelmed with the responsibility of handling it all.
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Include them in your daily routine of putting away items where they belong. Help encourage this behavior until it becomes habit and they take pride in doing it on their own.
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Wet towels in the bathroom, dirty dishes in the kitchen, and TV remotes in the living room, for example, should all have obvious \"homes\" that create clear expectations for everyone in the house to help maintain a form of order.
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Use Labels
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Take the simplifying process even further by creating labels for your children's storage areas to serve as a reminder if they often struggle to remember where their items should be neatly stored.
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Some parents label their child's craft items and toys, like markers, pens, paper, legos, dolls, etc., while others find that it benefits them to continue this trend into their child's clothing storage by labeling socks, shirts, pajamas, etc.
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If your child isn't able to read yet, simplify your labeling strategy by using images and symbols to notify them of where to put away the items that they use.
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Every new system takes time, patience, and consistency to learn, so set an example for them by doing it with them daily until they're able to do so independently.
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One In, One Out Rule
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A great rule to implement for everyone in the house when you find that your house has become overwhelmed with \"stuff\" is the one in, one out rule.
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Every time a new item is brought into the home, an old one is thrown out or donated.
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If you're constantly tripping over your children's toys but someone has gifted them a new toy, require that they choose an old one to throw away or donate. This can be applied to clothing, decor, or any other types of items that you feel are taking over your house.
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Not only does this help maintain a heathy amount of belongings that are stored in your home, but it also teaches perspective to your children who might otherwise take their excess of belongings for granted.
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When you need to get rid of old bedroom furniture or boxes of toys and clothing your children have outgrown, contact a junk removal company to haul it away for you. Get free quotes using Hometown's easy-to-use quote request form to compare pricing, availability, and customer service from locally-owned and operated companies near you.
Keeping a well-organized home when you have young children is an undeniably hard task. A cluttered and disorganized home can have negative mental and physical impacts on everyone who lives there. Learn how to regain control of the items in your home full of children with our 4 simple tips.
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When it comes to getting rid of unwanted items, most would agree: the faster the better. And there's no faster way to get rid of junk than with junk removal pros.
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We've gathered some tips and tricks to make the junk removal process go as quickly as possible.
If you want to get rid of junk as quickly as possible, you need to set aside time that is dedicated to your cleanout project.
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Rather than spending an hour or two after work each night, set aside an entire weekend where organizing and decluttering is your top priority.
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When we commit an entire free day to something, we get a lot done at once, which should be the goal when getting rid of unwanted junk in your home, rental, or office.
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Once we get started, it's easier to maintain your momentum by being able to keep your focus on your project instead of having to stop every hour or two in order to tend to other priorities.
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Set aside time just for sorting through your junk to get the most accomplished in the shortest amount of time.
Once you've dedicated a free day to getting rid of your junk, it's time to organize.
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Go through your closets, basement, attic, garage, or wherever else you've stashed rarely used items, and start organizing your belongings into three separate piles:
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Items to donate
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Items to throw away
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Keep your pile of items to keep a reasonable distance away from your pile to throw away and donate so you don't accidentally mixing items into piles that they don't belong.
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When debating whether or not to keep an item, consider the last time it's been used or seen the light of day.
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If it's a non-seasonal item that hasn't been touched in four months or more, you likely won't miss it if it's gone.
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Likewise, if it's broken and you've put it away so that one day you could repair it, consider junking it if you haven't attempted to fix it in over four months.
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Items that have been replaced or upgraded should be donated, as should items that your family has outgrown.
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When it comes to donating items, only donate lightly used items that are still in working condition.
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Items with rips, stains, breaks, or covered in filth should be tossed rather than taken to a donation center.
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Donating has never been easier than it is today. You can box your items to donate and drop them off at local charities or resale stores, or you can list your items as free items on online marketplaces like Facebook or Craigslist.
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Listing items for free online saves you the hassle of having to drive your items anywhere, as you can make arrangements to have them picked up from your porch with zero contact, but this isn't always an option that works.
Now that you've established a pile of items that you would like out of your home, it's time to delegate some of the heavy lifting and save time by hiring professional junk haulers to help.
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If you've gathered a significant amount of unwanted items or have broken electronics and/or appliances, hiring a junk removal company is by far the fastest way to get rid of all these items at once.
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Junk haulers will often take your gently used items to a donation center and will even give you a receipt for the donation if requested.
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When hiring junk removal services, or any services for that matter, price shopping is always smart.
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Local junk removal services tend to be less expensive than large chains due to less overhead, so we recommend calling locally-owned companies for estimates.
Quotes can be give over the phone or via email/text message, or they may want to come on-site to provide an in-person quote after inspecting your removal project.
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If they provide an in-person quote and you agree to their pricing, they'll perform the junk removal on the spot!
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Most junk removal services are in and out within an hour or two, which will save you significant time from having to haul your items to the landfill where you will not only have to pay fees, but will also have to manually dump your items.
Don't let your decluttering project drag out for weeks or months. Learn the best strategy to get rid of your junk as fast as possible. Find junk haulers near you with Hometown.
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As the most-used appliance in your kitchen, there will eventually come a time when you need to replace your refrigerator—approximately every 12 years, in fact.
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Appliances need to be properly disposed of, preferably recycled.
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Refrigerators require special care prior to disposal due to the presence of freon, which is a greenhouse gas that can pollute the environment and result in hefty fines if not handled properly.
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In this guide, we’ve gathered everything you need to know if you have an old refrigerator that you need to get rid of.
If you are replacing your old refrigerator with a new one and are having it delivered and installed, ask the company if they will remove your unwanted oven while they are there.
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Many will only do so if the old fridge is still in working condition.
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This isn’t always the case, but in the event that it is, you’ll have to find another solution.
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Donate
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If you aren’t having a new oven delivered, a way to get rid of your old oven is to donate it or list it as a free item on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.
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Like the option above, this usually only works if your old oven is still in working condition, unless you can find someone that wants to pick it up for scrap metal.
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Schedule Bulk Trash Pickup
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Some municipal weekly trash pickup services offer bulk trash pickup if it is scheduled ahead of time, while others only offer it a few days out of the year.
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Not every company does, and even fewer offer this for appliances, but double-checking with your residential trash service is worth the call.
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If you’re able to arrange this in a timeframe that accommodates your schedule, you’ll need to make sure you have help moving your fridge out to the side of the road.
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Refrigerators are very heavy appliances, and not having the proper tools or manpower to do this type of heavy lifting can result in serious injuries.
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If you aren't 100% confident in your ability to transfer your fridge to the end of the driveway, hiring a junk removal company might be the best option.
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You’ll also have to make sure that a professional removes all freon from the fridge before it is picked up.
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Freon is a greenhouse gas used to keep your fridge cold. It’s very important to have a professional evacuate all freon from your fridge before it can be thrown away or recycled.
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Attempting to remove the freon yourself could result in a fine of upwards of $25,000.
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It’s also important to note that getting rid of your refrigerator with a bulk trash pickup service likely means it will end up in your local landfill.
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If you’re environmentally conscious, renting a dumpster or hiring a junk removal service that will recycle your old appliances is the best solution.
If you’re doing a large renovation or home cleanout project and have a lot of other items to get rid of in addition to your old refrigerator, renting a temporary dumpster is a great option.
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Roll-off dumpsters feature a swinging back door so that you can easily walk in bulky and heavy items, including appliances.
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Not all disposal companies will accept appliances like refrigerators in their containers, and failing to follow their guidelines could result in additional fees and fines.
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Be sure to speak with several different companies to ensure you find one that accepts your intended items and to compare pricing.
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You can locate and request free quotes from providers in your area by searching Hometown for dumpster rentals.
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You can also read verified reviews from real customers to help you find a reputable and reliable company near you.
As one of the most used appliances in your kitchen, there will eventually come a time when you need to replace your refrigerator. We’ve gathered everything you need to know if you have an old fridge that you need to get rid of.
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Smoke damage, ash, burnt items, and potential water damage or foam from extinguishing a fire...these are all things you might face after minor fire damage.
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To clean up your home after a fire, whether from a small kitchen or electrical fire or a wildfire, professional cleanup services can help get it done fast.
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Professional fire damage cleanup and junk removal services can save you time, stress, and risk.
Wildfires and house fires, even if not extreme, can cause a decent amount of damage.
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Once you're sure the fire is extinguished and your home is safe, we recommend starting to find cleanup assistance ASAP.
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Professional fire damage cleanup crews have the experience and equipment necessary to safely clean up ash and soot, haul away heavy items and debris, and clear the property of any additional damaged items.
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Fire damage cleanup crews bag and box up whatever you need removed, and then they haul it away to be disposed of responsibly.
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How Much It Costs for Fire Damage Cleanup
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Fire damage cleanup costs can vary a great deal depending on how severe the damage is, the labor involved with the cleanup, where you live, and who you hire.
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For minor fire damage cleanup, you can expect to pay anywhere from $400-$1,000.
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More extreme fire damage cleanup will be double or triple these costs, if not more, and we often recommend remediation companies for major fire damage cases.
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For many fire damage cases, your homeowner's insurance may help pay for the cleanup and repairs, so reach out to them immediately.
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Note: If you live in an area prone to wildfires, it may be difficult to get home insurance that covers wildfire damage due to the risk involved with insuring homes in these areas. However, if you are able to get coverage, it would mitigate or eliminate the cost of paying the pros to clean up and dispose of debris from a covered wildfire loss, leaving you with less stress in the long run.
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How to Find the Best Fire Damage Cleanup Company
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When your property is affected by a fire, you want to get it handled as quickly as possible, and Hometown gets that.
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Hometown can help you find qualified junk removal and fire damage cleanup pros in your area, read reviews, and request quotes easily and free of charge.
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Give as much detail about your project as you can to each company you speak to in order to get the most accurate junk removal quote. Oftentimes, cleanup and hauling companies will need to come out to your property to assess the work and provide a quote.
If you'd rather clean up the mess yourself, dumpster rental is an ideal option, and Hometown can help with that, too! Just like with junk removal, Hometown can help you find dumpster rental companies in your area. We even make it easy to request multiple dumpster quotes and read reviews.
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Note: If your property has extreme damage, you will likely need to reach out to a restoration company.
Smoke damage, ash, burnt items, and potential water damage or foam from extinguishing a fire...these are all things you might face after minor fire damage. Get your home cleaned up fast after a fire with the help of professional cleanup services.
Should I rent a dumpster or hire a junk removal company?
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When you’d prefer to clear out the junk/debris yourself, renting a dumpster is the best option. It’s a simple process that involves calling the dumpster rental company, choosing a container size, having it dropped off at your property, filling it up, and having it hauled away.
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If you'd rather have someone else handle the dirty work for you, then junk removal is the best route to take. A team of junk removal specialists will come to your home or junk site, give you an estimate, then get to work if you're satisfied with the bid. You don't have to lift a finger; just tell them what you need removed, and they'll do the rest.
Generally speaking, junk removal companies accept more items than dumpster rental companies and may be more willing to remove some of the items that you can't put in a dumpster, like tires, refrigerators, or old cans of paint.
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Some of the most common items accepted by junk removal companies include:
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