Professional Property Cleanouts & Specialty Services in Irvine, CA
The call came Wednesday afternoon. A woman’s voice, exhausted. Her father passed three weeks ago in his Turtle Rock home—40 years packed into 2,400 square feet. She lives in Seattle. The realtor needs it empty in 12 days. “I don’t even know where to start,” she said. “Every room has his things. I can’t do this alone.”
This is estate cleanout reality. Real grief colliding with real deadlines. Every photograph a decision. Every box a memory. Underneath it all: probate timelines, realtor schedules, family members disagreeing about what to keep.
Or you’re a property manager facing an eviction aftermath in Woodbridge. Tenant vanished. Apartment trashed. New tenant ready in 21 days. Your choice: lose $2,400 in rent handling it yourself over weekends, or call professionals and finish in two days.
Or you bought a foreclosure in University Park at auction. You also bought everything the previous owners left behind. Furniture, clothes, kitchen items, food in the refrigerator. Contractors start Monday.
Property cleanouts aren’t junk removal scaled up. They’re entirely different services requiring discretion, emotional intelligence, legal knowledge, and operational speed most junk haulers don’t possess.
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Why Property Cleanouts Need Specialized Service
Property cleanouts handle entire lives and legal situations—not just removing items.
Regular junk removal: you point at items, they haul them away. Property cleanouts involve:
- Sorting through decades of accumulation while navigating family emotions
- Identifying valuables hidden in junk (we’ve found $800 cash in coat pockets, stock certificates in filing cabinets, wedding rings in bathroom drawers)
- Handling personal documents with discretion and legal awareness
- Coordinating with lawyers, realtors, and donation centers across compressed timelines
The emotional complexity is real. Estate cleanouts mean family members grieving while making hundreds of decisions. We’ve seen siblings fight over items worth $20. Standard junk crews don’t know how to handle this.
Volume and timeline pressure change everything. A home cleanout generates 8-15 truckloads over 2-4 days. Property managers lose $100-150 daily on empty rentals. Investors pay carrying costs. Families face probate deadlines.
California legal requirements aren’t optional. Eviction cleanouts must follow California Civil Procedure Code Section 1174. Estate cleanouts involve liability around valuables disposal. Foreclosure cleanouts need documentation.
Property Cleanout Services & Pricing (January 2026)
| Service Type | Small | Medium | Large | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Cleanout | $1,500-3,000 | $3,000-5,000 | $5,000-8,000+ | 2-7 days |
| Foreclosure | $1,500-2,500 | $2,500-4,000 | $4,000-5,000 | 1-3 days |
| Eviction | $800-1,500 | $1,500-3,000 | $3,000-5,000 | 1-3 days |
| Senior Downsizing | $1,500-2,500 | $2,500-4,000 | — | 2-4 weeks |
| Hoarding Cleanup | $3,000-6,000 | $6,000-10,000 | $10,000-15,000+ | 3-14 days |
| Storage Unit | $200-400 | $400-800 | $800-2,000 | Same-day |
| Garage/Attic | $400-800 | $800-1,200 | $1,200-1,500 | 1-2 days |
What’s Included: Systematic sorting, valuable identification, legal document handling, donation coordination, complete removal, disposal documentation, timeline management.
Estate Cleanouts: When Grief Meets Deadlines
The Turtle Rock estate—a lifetime collector. Books floor to ceiling, vintage electronics, organized tools, furniture from every decade. Family wanted valuables identified, quality items donated, everything else disposed responsibly.
Here’s what nobody tells you: you will find money, important documents, and valuables in random places. We discovered $800 cash in coat pockets. Stock certificates worth thousands in a filing cabinet. Family photos mixed with junk mail. Wedding rings in bathroom drawers. This is why professionals systematically sort everything.
How Estate Cleanouts Work
Day 1: Initial Assessment
Property walkthrough, sorting plan, valuable identification strategy, family coordination
Days 2-3: Systematic Clearing
Room-by-room sorting, set aside potential valuables/heirlooms, separate donations from disposal
Day 4: Family Review
Review items we’ve set aside, final decisions on keep/donate/dispose, coordinate appraisals if needed
Days 5-6: Final Removal
Donation deliveries (Habitat ReStore, Goodwill), disposal coordination, property left broom-clean
Day 7: Documentation
Donation receipts for tax deductions, disposal documentation, final walkthrough
Result for Turtle Rock estate: 12 truckloads removed, $8,000 sent to auction, three full donations to Habitat ReStore and Goodwill, property ready for staging.
Foreclosure & Eviction Cleanouts: Speed + Legal Compliance
Foreclosure Cleanouts
An Eastwood foreclosure: bank-owned, sold at auction. Previous family left furniture, clothing, kitchenware, tools, even food in the pantry—everything abandoned for four months.
Investor priorities: Empty immediately, document everything, start contractors. We cleared it in two days—broom-clean, ready for renovation. Cost: $2,800.
The alternative: Weeks of DIY while paying mortgage, insurance, utilities, and taxes generating zero income. Professional service compresses months into days.
Eviction Cleanouts
A Woodbridge property manager: tenant evicted after non-payment, property damaged, new tenant ready in 21 days. Apartment contained damaged furniture, trash, personal items.
California law requires specific timelines for holding tenant property post-eviction. Mess this up and you face legal liability costing more than professional service.
We coordinated full sequence: property clearing following legal timelines, salvageable items to donation, damaged goods to disposal, cleaning coordination. Result: Re-rented on schedule, full documentation, zero legal exposure.
ROI for property managers: A $2,000/month unit empty 30 days costs $2,000 in lost revenue. Professional cleanout compresses timeline from 30 days to 3 days, recovering rental income 27 days faster = $1,800 recovered.
Senior Downsizing: Patience Required
A Quail Hill couple transitioning to assisted living after 35 years. New apartment: 900 square feet—less than half their space. They needed help deciding what would fit, what to donate, what to dispose. Every item sparked a memory.
We worked over three weeks at their pace. No rushing. We measured their new space, identified what would fit, coordinated donations, arranged an estate sale, and ensured their apartment received only what would work.
This isn’t rushed clearing—it’s facilitated decision-making with dignity. Seniors aren’t ready to let go on your timeline. They need compassion, not efficiency.
Hoarding Cleanup: Trauma-Informed Approach
Hoarding situations aren’t about stuff. They’re mental health situations requiring specialized approach.
Hoarding cleanup involves:
- Safety assessment (structural, pests, mold, biohazards)
- Systematic clearing alongside the individual when possible
- Hazmat handling with proper equipment and disposal
- Mental health coordination when appropriate
We provide complete discretion. Crews understand they’re helping someone in crisis. We work systematically, safely, with absolute respect for human dignity. Projects take days or weeks depending on severity.
Common Concerns Answered
“What if you throw away something valuable?”
We systematically sort everything. Items of potential value are set aside for your review. We photograph anything questionable. Nothing gets disposed without approval.
“What if family members disagree about what to keep?”
We’ve handled hundreds of estate cleanouts. We set aside disputed items, provide neutral facilitation, and never dispose of anything controversial without family consensus.
“I’m not ready to let go of my parents’ things.”
We work at your emotional pace, not our operational pace. Senior downsizing and estate cleanouts can take weeks when needed. There’s no rush when grief is involved.
“How do I know you’re legitimate?”
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded in California. We provide certificates of insurance, disposal documentation, and donation receipts. We’ve served Irvine for years with verifiable references.
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Storage Units, Garages & Attics
Storage facilities face abandoned units after non-payment. Units contain random accumulations—furniture, boxes, equipment, sometimes valuables mixed with junk. We clear standard 10×10 units same-day, larger units within 48 hours.
Garages in Portola Springs accumulate tools, equipment, seasonal items, forgotten boxes over decades. Attics in older Turtle Rock homes contain vintage items, decorations, boxes unopened for 20+ years. We sort systematically, identify donations, handle disposal.
What Makes Us Different
- Licensed & Insured in California — Full liability coverage, workers’ comp, bonding
- Trauma-Informed Approach — Crews trained in compassionate service for sensitive situations
- Systematic Sorting, Not Bulk Hauling — We don’t just clear; we carefully sort, identify valuables, preserve documents
- Legal Compliance Expertise — We know California eviction law, estate requirements, foreclosure documentation
- Donation Coordination — Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army partnerships with tax documentation
- Years Serving Irvine — Hundreds of estates, foreclosures, evictions across all eight zip codes
For complete residential clearing, residential junk removal provides the foundation. For urgent situations, same-day junk removal offers rapid response. For business properties, commercial junk removal handles volume efficiently.
Timeline & Process
Initial assessment: 24-48 hours for on-site evaluation and quote
Completion timelines:
- Small properties (1-2 bedrooms): 1-2 days
- Medium properties (3 bedrooms, garage): 2-4 days
- Large estates (4+ bedrooms, collections): 4-7 days
- Hoarding situations: 3-14 days depending on severity
Where materials go: Usable furniture to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army. Working appliances donated when suitable. Recyclables (metal, cardboard, electronics) to appropriate facilities. We provide donation documentation for tax deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Need help with property cleanouts in Irvine? These FAQs explain pricing, timelines, and the cleanout process. Contact us anytime for a fast response and a free quote.
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Get Free QuoteSmall estates cost $1,500–$3,000, medium estates $3,000–$5,000, and large estates $5,000–$8,000. Pricing depends on property size, volume, sorting needs, and timeline urgency. Costs are current as of January 2026.
Small properties take 1–2 days, medium properties 2–4 days, and large estates 4–7 days depending on volume and sorting requirements.
Yes. We carefully sort belongings, set aside valuables and heirlooms, coordinate appraisals when needed, and preserve important documents. Sorting is included at no extra cost.
Absolutely. Most foreclosure cleanouts are completed within 1–3 days. We understand investor timelines and provide full documentation.
Hoarding cleanup includes safety assessments for structural, pest, mold, and biohazard concerns, followed by respectful, systematic clearing. Projects may take days to weeks depending on severity.
Yes. We help seniors downsize with patient sorting, donation coordination, estate sale arrangements, and moving support, typically over 2–4 weeks.
California law requires specific timelines for handling tenant property after eviction. We follow all legal requirements and provide documentation for property managers and landlords.
Yes. Storage unit cleanouts are usually completed same-day or next-day. Pricing ranges from $200–$800 for standard units and up to $2,000 for large units.
Yes. Usable furniture, appliances, and household goods are donated to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army when possible.
Personal documents and photographs are set aside for family review. Nothing is discarded without approval. Secure shredding is available if requested.
Contact JunkOut Irvine for Property Cleanout Services
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Serving all eight Irvine neighborhoods: Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, University Park, Portola Springs, Quail Hill, Eastwood, Airport Area, Orchard Hills.