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 Columbus to Phenix City, Fort Moore, Midland, Bibb City, and Smiths Station, a technician is never far from the call.
Most Columbus Hoarding Calls Come From Family, Not the Hoarder
The hoarding work our Columbus crews handle splits across a few recurring patterns. Adult children flying in to deal with an aging parent's home in Wynnton, Lakebottom, or the Downtown Historic District and discovering the scale of the accumulation only after stepping inside. Property managers along the corridor near Columbus State University and through North Columbus apartment stock flagging units after long-term tenants have moved on. Military families managing base housing situations on or near Fort Moore that have built up underneath the surface. The work is approached with respect for the person whose home it has been.
These calls almost always carry a deadline. A City of Columbus code compliance notice. A base housing turnover scheduled around a permanent change of station. A property sale closing on a fixed date. An estate working through probate. A family member transitioning into assisted care. Acting earlier in the timeline keeps more options open about how the work unfolds and what gets prioritized.
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.
Saving What Matters Before Clearing a Columbus Hoarded Home
Day one begins with a walk-through alongside the family or whoever is representing the property. Nothing comes out of the home until the items being preserved have been identified and separated. Records, family photos, jewelry, and anything else of monetary or sentimental value are extracted first, organized into labeled bins, and held either off-site or in a clean staging zone established on the property. Nothing else gets touched until the family or operator approves what has been set aside to keep.
What happens next depends entirely on what is actually buried inside the home. Crews are equipped with P100 respirators, cut-resistant gloves, and reinforced boots, because long-accumulated properties commonly hide sharps, dried biological residue, animal waste, and active pest issues underneath the surface clutter. HEPA filtration runs continuously through active removal to manage the dust load. Once the bulk is cleared, EPA-registered disinfectants and enzymatic cleaners treat the surfaces underneath. In Columbus properties where Southern humidity has driven mold growth in airflow-restricted areas, antifungal treatment is built into the protocol. Active pest infestations are turned over to a licensed Georgia pest contractor before remediation continues.
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.