The Complete Guide to Estate Cleanouts in Michigan (2025)
Handling an estate cleanout after the passing of a loved one, a relocation, or a transition into assisted living can be overwhelming. Between sorting belongings, preparing a property for sale, donating usable items, and removing years of accumulated clutter, many families in Michigan quickly discover that a full estate cleanout requires more time, strength, and emotional bandwidth than expected.
At A+ Junk Hauling, we specialize in compassionate, efficient estate cleanouts across Mid-Michigan — from Lansing to Flint to Jackson and everywhere in between. This guide will help you understand the process, what to expect, and how we can make it easier for your family.
⭐ What Is an Estate Cleanout?
An estate cleanout involves clearing all personal belongings, furniture, appliances, trash, debris, and leftover items from a home so it can be:
Sold
Rented
Renovated
Prepared for new occupants
Settled legally during probate
These jobs often include multiple rooms, garages, basements, sheds, attics, and sometimes outbuildings.
Estate cleanouts can range from simple single-room jobs to full-property cleanouts requiring multiple truckloads.
⭐ Why Estate Cleanouts Are Hard to Do Alone
1. Emotional Weight
Sorting a loved one’s belongings is emotionally draining.
Having a professional crew handle the physical work lets families focus on what matters.
2. Time-Consuming
A full estate cleanout can take 20–60+ hours if done without equipment or manpower.
3. Heavy & Bulky Items
Furniture, appliances, boxes, shelving, and decades of stored belongings often require:
Multiple people
The right tools
Large hauling capacity
4. Unknown Hazards
Older homes often contain:
Mold
Rodents
Sharp objects
Dust
Heavy chemicals
Our crew handles these safely and professionally.
⭐ How A+ Junk Hauling Handles Estate Cleanouts
We break the process into clear, manageable steps so you always know what’s happening next.
Step 1: Quick Photo Estimate
You can text photos to 517-786-5865 and we will give you an upfront price before we start.
Step 2: Walkthrough & Game Plan
We walk the property with you (or your representative) to confirm what stays and what goes.
Step 3: Responsible Sorting
We separate items for:
Donation
Recycling
Landfill
Family keepsakes (we set these aside for you)
Step 4: Full Cleanout
Our team removes everything you want gone:
Furniture
Appliances
Clothing
Paperwork
Boxes
Debris
Tools
Old equipment
Junk in garages, basements, sheds, and attics
Step 5: Sweep & Final Check
We leave the property clean, empty, and ready for:
Realtors
Listing photos
Contractors
Market prep
Estate settlement
⭐ How Much Does an Estate Cleanout Cost in Michigan?
Pricing is based on volume — how much space your items take up in our 20-yard truck.
Our pricing:
Minimum charge: $65
Per cubic yard: Affordable, with exact quote provided upfront
Full truckload (20 yards): $850 — our discounted, best-value option
(This fits a LOT of items and is cheaper than national companies by $300–$600.)
We offer senior and veteran discounts, and if you’re working within a budget, just let us know — we always do our best to help.
⭐ Why Families Trust A+ Junk Hauling for Estate Cleanouts
✔ Local, family-oriented service — not a national chain
We’re locally owned, locally grown, and we care about our community.
✔ Compassionate & respectful
We understand estate cleanouts involve sensitive situations.
✔ Fast turnaround
Same-day and next-day service available.
✔ Transparent pricing
You get the full cost before we begin — no surprises.
✔ Donation-first mindset
If something can help another family, we make sure it goes to the right place.
✔ We handle everything
You don’t lift a finger — we do all loading, hauling, sweeping, and disposal.
⭐ How Long Does an Estate Cleanout Take?
Depending on the size of the home and the amount of belongings, most estate cleanouts take:
3–6 hours for smaller estates
6–12 hours for medium homes
1–2 days for large or hoarder-level properties
We can scale our crew and equipment to match your timeline.
⭐ Preparing an Estate for Sale? Realtors Love Working With Us.
We help realtors get listings clean, empty, and market-ready fast.
Whether preparing for:
Staging
Photography
Open houses
Renovation
Closing deadlines
—we remove everything needed to help the sale move quickly.
⭐ Need an Estate Cleanout in Mid-Michigan? We’re Here to Help.
We proudly serve Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Holt, Mason, Williamston, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Jackson, Fowlerville, Flint, and more.
📸 Text photos for an instant quote: 517-786-5865
📞 Call anytime for upfront pricing and fast scheduling
🌎 Locally owned. Fully insured. Same-day and next-day service.
Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your family.