Standard cleanout services
Junk Hauling
Standard cleaning only treats visible surfaces, leaving hidden pathogens and odors trapped deep within.
Remnant
Full Hoarding Remediation
We eliminate biohazards at the molecular level, using advanced ATP testing to guarantee 100% decontamination.
From Los Angeles to Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Inglewood, and Santa Monica, a technician is never far from the call.
The Range of Hoarding Calls Our Los Angeles Crews Handle
The hoarding work our Los Angeles crews handle spans the city's full range. Multi-generational homes in Boyle Heights and South LA where accumulation has built up across decades. Mid-century properties through the Valley where adult children have come back to deal with a parent's home. Apartment buildings along the Wilshire corridor where management has flagged a unit. Estate properties working through probate. These calls each come with their own family or operator context, and the work proceeds with respect for the person whose home it has been.
These calls almost always carry a deadline. A Los Angeles code compliance notice, an apartment turnover, a property sale closing on a fixed date, an estate that needs to settle, or a family member moving into assisted care. Acting earlier in that timeline gives the family more control over how the work proceeds.
Our Step-by-Step Hoarding Cleanup Process
Home Assessment
A technician visits the property, gauges the scope of the situation, and talks through goals with the family or owner.
Sort and Save
Items the homeowner wants to keep are identified and set aside before any removal begins, including documents, photos, and valuables.
Material Hauling
Trash, debris, and unwanted contents are loaded out of the home and disposed of through approved local waste channels.
Surface Cleaning
Floors, walls, counters, and fixtures get washed, scrubbed, and treated to remove residue left behind by long-term accumulation.
Pest and Odor Treatment
If infestations or strong odors are present, the home is treated with appropriate pesticides and air-scrubbing equipment.
Final Walkthrough
The property is walked through with the homeowner or landlord, and a written summary closes out the job.
How Our Los Angeles Crews Clear a Hoarded Property
The walk-through happens before anything heavier starts. The homeowner, family member, or property representative goes through the space with our lead and identifies what stays. Documents, photographs, jewelry, items carrying monetary or sentimental weight come out first, sorted into labeled bins, and either stored off-site or staged on the property in a clean zone we set up. The family approves what has been preserved before any general removal begins.
After that pass, the work shifts to what is under the visible accumulation. P100 respirators, cut-resistant gloves, and reinforced footwear protect against sharps, dried biological material, animal waste, and pest activity that have been hidden in these properties for years. HEPA filtration runs through the active removal phase to keep airborne dust under control. With the bulk gone, the surfaces underneath are treated through with EPA-registered disinfectants and enzymatic cleaners. Active pest infestations are turned over to a licensed California pest contractor before remediation continues to closeout.
Who Calls Us for Hoarding Cleanup
Adult children, spouses, or relatives helping a loved one regain a safe home
Landlords, property managers, and estate executors restoring a unit
OSHA
Certified
24/7
Response
99.9%
Cleanup Success Rate
"We finally got my mom to agree to let someone help. The crew was kind to her the whole time, didn't rush, and didn't make her feel ashamed. We got her home back."
Still Have Questions?
Is hoarding cleanup the same as junk removal?
No. Hoarding cleanup includes sorting, decontamination, pest treatment, and biohazard handling, none of which are part of standard junk hauling. The work is closer to a full remediation than a cleanout.
Will the homeowner be involved during the cleanup?
That's up to them. Some homeowners prefer to be present and make decisions as the team works, while others step away entirely. A family member or representative can also be the point of contact.
What if there are pets, animals, or signs of infestation?
Our crews are equipped to handle homes with active or past infestations, including rodent and insect issues. Animals still on-site are coordinated with a local shelter or rescue if no other plan is in place.
Will neighbors or anyone else know what's going on?
Discretion is part of the work. Trucks arrive without biohazard branding, crews wear plain uniforms, and removal happens as quietly as possible to keep the situation private.