Eviction Cleanouts in Sacramento, CA

After an eviction or an abandoned lease, landlords often walk in to find a unit full of furniture, clothes, trash bags, broken appliances and food. Nothing can be repaired, painted or rented until it's gone. We clear it so the turnover can start.

Before we haul anything, make sure you have legal possession and that any required notice and holding periods for the former tenant's belongings are over. California has specific rules about property left behind after a tenancy ends. Check with your attorney or property manager if you're not sure.

Once you're clear to proceed, we walk the unit with you or your manager, agree on a price and start loading. Items you want to keep for the tenant, like documents or photos, can be boxed and set aside.

Apartment complexes have their own challenges: stairs, elevators, shared hallways and neighbors. We plan the route so common areas stay open.

This August we cleared trash and debris from the side of a Sacramento property for a management company. In June and May we did house cleanouts in Sacramento, and in Elk Grove in June.

Garages, sheds and yards count too. Tenants often leave car parts, tires, broken furniture and yard waste behind. We include all of it in the estimate.

If there are hazards like needles, pet waste, spoiled food or pests, tell us when you call so we can talk through what's needed.

Some units are left almost empty, with just trash and a mattress. Others are full to the ceiling. Either way, the estimate reflects what's actually there, so you're not paying for a full truck when you need a quarter of one.

Refrigerators left behind are often full of spoiled food. We empty them into bags before carrying them out, and the fridge goes to refrigerant recovery.

Parking lots and carports sometimes have a former tenant's furniture, tires or broken appliances left in them too. Those can be included in the same job.

If the unit needs a second visit after repairs uncover more junk, like old carpet or cabinets, we can come back for that too.

For owners who live out of town, we can work with a local manager or a lockbox and let you know when the work is done.

Duplexes and fourplexes often share garages or storage areas. Tell us which spaces belonged to the former tenant, so we only clear what's theirs.

Mobile home parks have their own rules. If the home itself is being removed, that's a different job; we clear the contents so the owner or park can decide what's next.

Tenants who left in a hurry sometimes leave pets' supplies, bikes, grills and patio furniture outside. All of it can be included in one visit.

Photos of each room help us quote accurately before we come.

Units with pets left behind need animal control or a rescue before we can work. Once the animals are safe, we can clear the unit, including pet supplies and soiled bedding.

Kitchen cabinets and closets often hold more than they seem. We open every door and drawer so nothing is left behind for the cleaners, and set aside anything that looks personal or important for you to review.

When we're done, the unit is empty and swept, ready for the cleaners, painters and repair crew.