Estate Settlement · Downsizing · Pre-Sale Prep · Donation-First · Boojee-Managed
A respectful
fresh start
for the family home.
Whether you are settling an estate after a passing, preparing a home for sale, or clearing space for a new chapter — post your project free and receive bids from vetted local cleanout crews. Boojee coordinates. You approve.
Every property has its own story.
Estate cleanouts serve many moments in a family’s life — some planned, some sudden. Boojee-vetted crews understand the weight of each one and work at your pace.
Clearing the family home is one of the most meaningful tasks a family undertakes after a loss. There is no standard timeline and no standard way to feel. Vetted crews work alongside you — or your estate representative — sorting carefully, respecting what matters, and moving only at the pace the moment allows.
Moving from a larger home to something more manageable means clearing decades of belonging. A good cleanout crew helps you make decisions thoughtfully — identifying what to keep, what family members might want, what can be donated to serve someone else, and what has simply run its course.
A cleared home photographs better, shows better, and lets buyers imagine their own life in the space. Pre-sale cleanouts also surface items that have been stored and forgotten — giving families one more opportunity to recover what matters before the property changes hands.
Sometimes a property needs a fresh start after water intrusion, a long vacancy, or a tenancy that left the space in poor condition. These situations call for crews experienced in both volume removal and the practical realities of restoration-adjacent cleanouts — debris, damaged materials, and items that are neither salvageable nor ordinary trash.
What shapes the scope and timeline.
Cleanout projects range widely — a single garage cleared in an afternoon to a multi-week whole-home estate process. The factors below are what crews weigh when preparing a bid.
Volume is the starting point — a single room, a basement and attic, or a fully furnished multi-bedroom home. Access shapes labor cost directly: stairs, narrow doorways, long distances from living spaces to the truck, elevators, or difficult parking all affect how long a job takes. Properties that have been closed up for a long time may also have access challenges that add time.
A cleanout where every room requires careful keep/donate/discard triage takes considerably longer than bulk removal after decisions have already been made. When you post your project, describe how much sorting is needed: whether a family member will be present to make decisions, whether rooms have already been gone through, and whether there are categories of items — documents, jewelry, art — that require separate attention.
Large or heavy items that cannot be moved by standard labor — pianos, gun safes, large appliances, grandfather clocks, pool tables — require specialized equipment or additional crew. Items of potential value (antiques, artwork, jewelry, collectibles) should be identified before the cleanout begins so they can be evaluated separately. Note any known special items in your project description.
Local hauling costs, landfill tipping fees, and the availability of donation partners vary significantly by region. Crews that have established relationships with local donation organizations — furniture banks, thrift shops, veteran organizations, hospice resale — can often divert a meaningful portion of a cleanout away from landfill entirely, at no additional cost to you.
Typical projects range widely with volume and access. Boojee Maintenance does not set cleanout prices — contractor bids do. Providing a clear scope description in your posting is the most effective way to receive accurate bids. Getting 2–3 competing bids on the same described scope is the only reliable way to understand what your specific project will cost.
Nothing precious gets hauled blind.
Every Boojee-vetted cleanout crew follows a donation-first protocol. Items are sorted with you — not for you. Nothing of recognized value leaves the property without your knowledge and agreement.
Before bulk removal begins, crews work through the property with you or your representative to sort into three categories: keep (stays with the family), donate (goes to organizations you choose or approve), and discard (hauled for disposal). Nothing moves from donate to discard without your knowledge. If an item’s status is unclear, it stays until a decision is made.
Vetted crews often have established relationships with local furniture banks, thrift resellers, hospice resale shops, veteran organizations, and community nonprofits. Items your family no longer needs can serve a real purpose in the community — and most donation partners will provide a receipt for tax purposes. Your crew can suggest options in your area, or work with an organization you specify.
A note on items of uncertain value. Furniture, artwork, jewelry, collectibles, and documents sometimes surface during cleanouts that deserve a second look before any decision is made. If you have items you are unsure about, let your crew know in advance. Many cleanout coordinators can suggest an estate appraiser or consignment contact. The cleanout scope can always be structured to leave identified items untouched until you have the review you need.
Post free. Get bids. Boojee manages delivery.
The Boojee Maintenance marketplace works the same for estate cleanouts as for every other trade. Homeowners and families post free. Vetted crews bid. Boojee holds your funds in escrow until the work is done and you approve it — not on a calendar date, not automatically.
Describe the property — number of rooms or areas, general volume, access considerations, sorting needs, and your timeline. Note any special items or circumstances. Upload photos if you have them. Takes about 5 minutes. Free to post, no account required.
Boojee routes your project to vetted cleanout crews in your area. Most projects receive 2–4 bids within 48 hours — each with scope understanding, timeline estimate, and crew credentials. Crews review your actual project before responding, not a shared lead card.
Choose the bid that fits your situation and timeline. Boojee manages the project agreement. Your payment is held in Boojee-managed escrow and released only on your approval after the work is complete and confirmed — never on a calendar date, never automatically.
No account required. Boojee reviews every submission within one business day.
The cleanout is often just the beginning.
Common questions about estate cleanout projects.
How does the bidding process work for an estate cleanout?
Post your cleanout project free — describe the property, the areas involved, any access considerations, and your timeline. Boojee routes the project to vetted local cleanout crews who review the actual scope before responding. Most projects receive 2–4 bids within 48 hours. You compare the bids, choose the crew that fits your situation, and Boojee manages the agreement and holds your payment in escrow until you approve the completed work.
How are donated items handled?
Before any item leaves the property, crews sort with you or your representative into keep, donate, and discard. You identify organizations you want items to go to — or the crew can suggest local donation partners they work with regularly (furniture banks, thrift organizations, hospice resale shops, veteran groups). Nothing of recognized value is hauled to landfill without your knowledge and approval.
How long does a typical cleanout take?
Timeline varies widely with the size and condition of the property, how much sorting is required, access logistics, and whether special items need separate handling. A single room or garage may be cleared in a day. A whole-home cleanout with careful sorting can take several days. When you post your project, describe the scope as specifically as you can — number of rooms, general volume, access details, and any items requiring special care. Contractors will include timeline estimates in their bids.
We are dealing with a hoarding situation. Is that something Boojee crews handle?
Yes. Boojee Maintenance works with crews that have experience clearing properties where accumulation has made the space difficult to navigate. These situations require patience, discretion, and a non-judgmental approach. When you post your project, you can note the nature of the situation in your description so Boojee can match you with crews who have relevant experience. Everything is handled with the same respect and confidentiality as any other estate project.
Do we need to be present during the cleanout?
For estate settlements and situations where sorting decisions matter — which is most cleanouts — having a family member or estate representative present, at least during the sorting pass, is strongly recommended. It protects items of value and ensures donation decisions match your intentions. For later-stage bulk removal after sorting is complete, crews can often work independently with access arrangements you agree on. Discuss your preference with each contractor when reviewing bids.
What factors affect the scope and cost of a cleanout?
The main factors are: volume (whole home vs. single room vs. garage or attic); access (stairs, narrow doorways, distance from living space to truck); sorting depth (keep/donate/discard triage vs. bulk removal after decisions are made); special items (pianos, appliances, safes, antiques, artwork); and hauling distance to local donation and disposal facilities. Typical projects range widely with volume and access — competing bids on a clear scope description is the most reliable way to understand what your specific project will cost.
What if there are items we are uncertain about?
Items of uncertain value — furniture, artwork, jewelry, collectibles, documents — should never be assumed worthless before review. Let your crew know in advance about any categories of concern. Many cleanout coordinators can suggest an estate appraiser or consignment contact. The cleanout scope can be structured to leave identified items untouched until you have the review you need. Nothing of potential value should move to disposal before you are satisfied it has been assessed.
Does Boojee charge me to get cleanout bids?
No. Posting a project on Boojee Maintenance is free. Receiving and comparing bids is free. Boojee takes a 10% platform fee from the winning crew at project completion, only after you approve the work. You never pay Boojee directly.
Post your cleanout project.
Get competing bids from vetted crews.
Free to post. Bids within 48 hours. Boojee holds escrow and releases funds only on your approval.