Hoarding cleanup in Northern Virginia

What our hoarding cleanup includes

• A free private walkthrough, in person or by video, so you get a written scope and price before any work starts.
• A keep list agreed in advance. Documents, photos, jewelry, cash, keys, medications and anything you name are set aside, never thrown out.
• Room-by-room clearing of floors, closets, basements, attics, garages, sheds and yards.
• Donation and recycling first. Usable furniture, clothing and household goods go to local charities when they are accepted; metals, cardboard and electronics are recycled.
• A broom-clean finish, with walkways, exits, kitchens and bathrooms usable again.
• Optional deep cleaning afterward, priced as its own phase. See deep cleaning.

Working with the person who lives there

Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition, not a housekeeping failure. Forcing a fast, total cleanout on someone who is not ready often ends with the home filling up again. When the person living there can take part, we slow down: shorter days, their decisions on what stays, and no surprise removals.

When they cannot take part, because of health, capacity or a death in the family, we work with whoever has legal authority over the home: a power of attorney, a guardian or an executor. We ask who that is on the first call, because it protects you and us.

Safety on hoarding jobs

Heavily cluttered homes carry real hazards: blocked exits, unstable piles, hidden sharps, pests, spoiled food, and floors weakened by weight or water. Crews wear protective equipment, clear exits first, and treat every pile as if something sharp is inside it. If we find bodily fluids, significant animal waste or other biohazard, we stop that area and hand it to a partnered or referred specialist before anyone continues.

What it usually costs

Most Northern Virginia hoarding cleanups fall between $1,500 for a light job and $20,000 or more for a severe home. The biggest drivers are volume, access and how much sorting you want. See the full Cost Guide.

When you need more than a clear-out

If papers, heirlooms or money might be buried in the home, choose Sort and Recover. If the home is part of an estate or headed for sale, see estate cleanouts. Property managers and HOAs can start with our compliance cleanouts.