Storage Unit Cleanouts

Storage facility deadlines are usually firm, so these jobs tend to move on a tighter schedule than a typical household cleanout.

Who this service is for

Anyone closing out a storage unit — whether it's their own unit at the end of a lease, a unit purchased at auction, or a family member's storage space that needs to be cleared.

Common storage cleanout situations

• Clearing a unit before a lease ends to avoid continued monthly charges
• Emptying a storage unit purchased at auction
• Downsizing storage after finally sorting through what's inside
• Clearing a unit that belonged to a family member
• Combining a storage cleanout with a related move or estate cleanout

How storage cleanouts are handled

Because storage facilities often have specific access hours and loading dock or hallway restrictions, it helps to know the facility's rules and unit size (5x5, 10x10, 10x20, etc.) when requesting a quote.

The crew loads the unit's contents directly from the storage facility, working within whatever access the facility allows — a ground-level roll-up door, an interior hallway, or a freight elevator.

If the unit's deadline is tight, mention that up front so the pickup can be prioritized accordingly.

Before scheduling

Confirm with the storage facility that removal is authorized, especially for auction units or units that weren't originally rented in your name.

Larger units packed floor to ceiling take longer to clear than the unit size alone suggests — a rough description of how full the unit is helps with planning.

Frequently asked questions