We needed to quickly de-clutter a home we inherited to get it ready for renovations and eventually to move in. It involved heavy items like appliances and bulky furniture that were too much for my husband and I to handle on our own. Getting them to the curbside for the regular garbage pick-ups was not an option. Plus you can only put out so much each garbage day and only every two weeks. For us time was of the essence.
Booking online was convenient and the truck arrival was punctual. Two young men came to the rescue, assessed our job on site, gave us our cost list dependant on how big a truckload we would need and promptly started loading. They say they will do the removal for you, for example, emptying cupboards. I chose to have some of it already designated in areas just to be sure I remembered everything I wanted them to take although I did leave some of the higher cupboards for them. It doesn't hurt to re-check what you think are already empty compartments because I did forget to get them to take some pots and pans that I forgot to tell them about. Not a big deal considering how much they did take and also not their fault.
The online booking asks you to estimate how long you think your job will take. Do not worry about this if you think you are not sure. I thought I was way off on my estimate of 1.5 hours but they worked so efficiently I was amazed at how much they were able to accomplish in that time. When I mentioned to them the time choosing question I was asked on line they told me not to be too concerned about it as it is used more as a general guideline. They book their jobs with this in mind.
We're now close to moving in to our newly renovated home at which point we will now have to deal with selling our existing home. Something tells me I will be calling to arrange for another clear-out in the near future. And yes I will be gladly calling 1-800-GET JUNK again.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $600.00
- What could this company do to improve their services?
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?