Why Attic Cleanouts Are Tough
An attic in The Woodlands is one of the worst places to work in the summer. The heat up there can get dangerous fast, and you're crouched over, stepping only on the joists, trying not to put a foot through the ceiling. Then everything has to come down a narrow pull-down ladder one box at a time.
Most people let it go for years because of that. Then they're selling the house, getting the roof or AC replaced, or need to find something important, and suddenly it all has to come down.
What We Bring Down
- Boxes and storage bins
- Old clothes and baby items
- Holiday decorations
- Old furniture and lamps
- Suitcases and bags
- Cribs, high chairs, and car seats
- Old papers and files
- Leftover building materials
- Old fans, lights, and fixtures
- Anything left by previous owners
How an Attic Cleanout Works
- 1
Tell us what's up there. Photos help, if you can safely get some.
- 2
Mark what stays. If there's anything you want to keep, tell us so we bring it down and set it aside.
- 3
Get your price. We take a look and give you the exact price before we start.
- 4
We bring it all down. We work carefully on the joists and pass everything down the ladder or out through the garage.
- 5
We haul it off. Usable items go to donation, and the rest gets hauled away. We sweep up the area under the attic opening.
Best Time to Clean Out an Attic
The best time is in the cooler months, from late fall through early spring. If it can't wait, early morning is the coolest time of day up there. We plan summer attic jobs early in the day whenever we can.
Things to Know Before We Go Up
- We step only on joists and walkways, but older ceilings can be fragile. Tell us about any soft spots or past leaks you know about.
- If you've seen signs of rodents, like droppings or chewed boxes, tell us ahead of time. You may want pest control to take care of them before or after the cleanout.
- We don't remove insulation. Insulation removal is a specialized job that takes different equipment.
- If anything up there might be hazardous, like old paint or chemicals, we can't take it. Read what junk removal won't take for the full list.
How Much Does an Attic Cleanout Cost?
| What affects the price | Why |
|---|---|
| How much is up there | More stuff means more trips up and down |
| Access | A tight pull-down ladder takes longer than walk-up storage |
| Heavy items | Furniture and building materials are harder to get down |
| Time of year | Summer attic jobs often take more breaks for safety |
| Sorting | Setting aside keepers adds a little time |
You'll get a firm price before we start. See our junk removal cost guide for more.
Related Services
Attic and garage cleanouts often go together, since one sits right above the other. See garage cleanouts. Clearing a whole house? Look at estate cleanouts or move-out cleanouts. For everyday household junk, see residential junk removal.
Attic Cleanouts Near The Woodlands
We clear out attics in every village of The Woodlands and in Spring, Conroe, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Tomball, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis, New Waverly, Huntsville, Kingwood, and Humble.