Residential Junk Removal
Clearing a spare room, closet, attic, or garage in Mobile? Zoiris hauls away household junk — boxes, toys, clothes, rugs, and old furniture — with no lifting.
Quick answer
Can you clear out a whole house in one visit?
Often, yes, but it depends on how much is in the house. Send photos of each room, the attic, and the garage, and we will tell you up front whether the job fits in one visit or needs more than one. Nothing goes on the calendar until you have agreed to the estimate and the pickup window.
What a house cleanout includes
A house cleanout is planned around the whole home, not a single item. That typically means:
- Clearing rooms in an order that keeps hallways open, usually starting with upper floors and the rooms farthest from the door.
- Bringing down attic contents that you can reach from a pull-down ladder or stairs, such as boxes, old luggage, and stored furniture.
- Emptying closets, spare bedrooms, sunrooms, and porches of unwanted items.
- Removing large household appliances that are already disconnected.
- Taking out rolled carpet and rugs if you have pulled them up, so floors are ready for the next step.
What a typical house cleanout removes
Most household contents qualify. Items marked "call to confirm" need a quick check before scheduling.
| Item | Status | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Couches & sofas | Accepted | Includes sectionals and sleeper sofas. Tell us about tight stairways or doorways. |
| Recliners & armchairs | Accepted | Power recliners included — mention if it has a battery pack. |
| Dressers, cabinets & bookcases | Accepted | Please empty drawers before pickup. |
| Mattresses & box springs | Accepted | Any size. Let us know about bed bugs in advance so we can plan handling. |
| Boxes, bags & general clutter | Accepted | Bagged or boxed household items. Do not include food waste or liquids. |
| Toys, décor & housewares | Accepted | Includes children's play sets that are already disassembled. |
| Carpet & rugs | Accepted | Rolled carpet and padding are easiest to load. |
| Washers & dryers | Accepted | Disconnect power and water ahead of time if you can, and drain the washer. Gas dryers must be disconnected by a qualified person. |
| Stoves, ovens & ranges | Accepted | Gas ranges must be disconnected and capped by a qualified person before pickup. |
| Refrigerators & freezers | Call to confirm | These contain refrigerant, so we confirm handling before scheduling. Empty and defrost first. |
When people book a house cleanout
The most common reasons are getting a house ready to sell or rent, clearing space before a renovation, and tackling a home that has filled up over decades. Some people are downsizing and need to empty the bigger house before they move into the smaller one.
If you are clearing a loved one's home after a death or a move into care, our estate cleanouts page covers how we work with families. Landlords and realtors handling a vacant rental should see property cleanouts.
How we plan a house cleanout
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Room-by-room photos
Send a pickup request with photos of each room you want cleared, plus the attic and garage if they are included. Note any rooms that should be left untouched.
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Scope and schedule
We size the job, tell you whether it is one visit or several, and confirm an estimate and a pickup window. For big homes, we may suggest starting with the fullest rooms.
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Top to bottom
The crew works from the top floor and back rooms toward the front door, so the carry path stays clear and finished rooms stay finished.
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Walk the house
When the truck is loaded, walk through with us. Anything we missed, or anything you decided to add at the last minute, gets sorted out then.
What affects the cost of a house cleanout
There is no flat rate for a whole house, so we quote each one based on what is actually there:
- Total volume across all rooms, attic, and garage
- Number of floors and how many items must come down stairs
- Attic access — a walk-up attic is simpler than a narrow pull-down hatch
- Heavy appliances and furniture compared with light boxed items
- Whether the job is done in one visit or split into phases
Getting the house ready
- Pick a tape color for things that stay, and mark them before we arrive. One color for the whole house keeps it simple.
- Close the doors to rooms we should skip, and tell us which ones they are.
- Pull anything you want from the attic first, or tell us which boxes to bring down for you to check.
- Unplug appliances and empty the refrigerator. Gas stoves and dryers must be disconnected by a qualified person before pickup.
- Check closets, under beds, and the backs of cabinets for keepsakes, cash, and paperwork.
- If you have pets, plan to keep them in a closed room or out of the house during the cleanout.
Before you book
A few situations need to be discussed before we schedule a house cleanout:
- Homes with heavy accumulation are fine to call about. Telling us honestly how full the house is helps us plan the right size of job.
- Pest problems, mold, or water damage should be mentioned up front so we can plan handling.
- Built-in cabinets, fixtures, or flooring that still has to be torn out falls under construction debris removal, and we do not do demolition.
- Chemicals, paint, propane, and fuel are not accepted. Neither are medications or sharps.
Where this service is available
House cleanouts are available for homes in the City of Mobile. If you are not sure whether your address qualifies, ask when you call.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be home during the cleanout?
It helps to be there at the start to walk the crew through what stays and what goes. After that, many homeowners leave us to work and come back for the final walk-through.
Can you leave some rooms completely alone?
Yes. Tell us which rooms are off-limits when you book, and keep those doors closed on the day. We will only work in the rooms you have included.
The house is very cluttered. Is that a problem?
No. Heavily filled homes are exactly what house cleanouts are for. Photos and an honest description help us decide whether to plan a single visit or a series of visits, and we will never judge the state of a home.
We are listing the house soon. Can you clear it before photos?
Tell us your listing or photo date when you call, and we will confirm a pickup window that fits around it if one is available. Booking early gives you the most options.
Should I rent a dumpster instead?
A dumpster means you do the lifting and it sits in your driveway. A cleanout means our crew carries everything out. Our junk removal vs. dumpster rental guide compares the two.