Why People Clean Out Storage Units
Storage units are supposed to be temporary. Then a few months turns into a few years, and the monthly rent keeps going. Most people who call us are in one of these spots:
- They've been paying for years and finally want to stop
- They moved and the unit is full of stuff that doesn't fit the new place
- A loved one passed away and left a unit behind
- They bought a unit at auction and need it emptied fast
- A business is closing out old inventory or files
- They're moving out of town and can't take it all
What We Haul From Storage Units
- Furniture and mattresses
- Boxes, bins, and totes
- Appliances
- Old electronics
- Exercise equipment
- Holiday decorations
- Business files and inventory
- Tools and yard equipment (drained of gas and oil)
- Clothing and household items
- Anything else that's not hazardous
How a Storage Unit Cleanout Works
- 1
Tell us where it is. Give us the facility name, the unit size, and a rough idea of what's inside. Photos help a lot.
- 2
Set up access. Meet us there, or arrange access with the facility. Check their hours and any gate code rules.
- 3
Get your price. We look inside and give you the exact price before we start.
- 4
We empty it. We load everything, including heavy furniture in the back.
- 5
We sweep it out. Most facilities want the unit empty and broom-clean when you move out, so we sweep before we leave.
Before You Cancel Your Unit
A few things to handle so move-out goes smoothly:
- Check your facility's move-out rules. Many want notice before you vacate and the unit left empty and broom-clean.
- Go through it first if you can. Pull out anything you want to keep, plus papers, photos, and anything valuable.
- Ask about the lock. Some facilities want you to remove your lock, and some have their own process.
- Take a photo of the empty unit after we're done, in case there's ever a question.
Bought a Unit at Auction?
If you won a storage auction, you usually have a short deadline to empty the unit. We can help you clear out the stuff you don't want so you don't lose your deposit or run past the facility's deadline. Pull out what you plan to keep or sell, and we'll haul the rest.
How Much Does a Storage Unit Cleanout Cost?
| What affects the price | Why |
|---|---|
| Unit size | A 5x5 holds a lot less than a 10x30 |
| How full it is | A packed unit takes more truckloads |
| Heavy items | Appliances, furniture, and exercise gear weigh more |
| Access | Upper-floor units, long hallways, and elevators take more time |
| Sorting | Pulling out keepers takes more time |
You'll get a firm price before we start. See our junk removal cost guide for more.
Related Services
Clearing out a loved one's home and storage unit at the same time? See estate cleanouts. Moving and downsizing? Look at move-out cleanouts. For big single pieces, see furniture removal and appliance removal. Businesses can also see commercial junk removal.
Storage Unit Cleanouts Near The Woodlands
We clean out storage units across The Woodlands and in Spring, Conroe, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Tomball, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis, New Waverly, Huntsville, Kingwood, and Humble.