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.
Crews respond across Santa Fe, Eldorado, Tesuque, Agua Fria, La Cienega, and Española, helping families, landlords, and property managers restore unsafe spaces.
Why a Hoarded Santa Fe Property Calls for Patience
A property that has accumulated for years rarely looks the way it lives. An adobe compound on the Historic Eastside with intact portales can hold a situation inside that took decades to build. A tidy South Capitol bungalow can carry years of layered conditions behind its painted door. What we walk into is almost always shaped by what has been quietly collecting, not by what passes in front of the home.
Beneath the surface, the conditions compound on themselves. Possessions press against possessions, pest activity finds the dark places, air movement slows, and moisture from leaks or condensation works through the layers with nowhere to evaporate. Adobe walls in particular hold moisture and biological material in ways modern construction does not. A home in this kind of state will not respond to anything resembling a typical cleaning service. Recovery starts with carefully deciding what is worth keeping and works outward from there, with patience and respect for the person whose home this has been.
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.
Bringing a Hoarded Santa Fe Home Back to Order
The work opens with a sort, not a haul. The owner, family member, or property representative walks the rooms with our lead, and items that matter, vital documents, family photographs, jewelry, anything carrying personal or monetary weight, come out first. Those items are cataloged into marked bins and held either off-site or in a clean staging area we establish on the property. Wider removal does not begin until the keep list is signed off and confirmed complete.
After that, the character of the work changes. Our technicians wear heavy-duty respiration, cut-resistant gloves, and reinforced footwear, because below the surface clutter we routinely find sharps, dried biological matter, animal waste, and active pest activity that simply does not appear until the upper layers come off. Air filtration runs continuously through the removal phase. In adobe properties, the cleaning is adjusted so historic mud-plaster, earthen floors, and viga ceilings are treated in place rather than removed. Active pest situations go to a licensed New Mexico exterminator before the job moves into its final phase.
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.