How the crew works
- A walkthrough first - nothing is removed without a yes
- Sorting room by room: keep, donate, discard - your family decides
- Deep cleaning and repairs once rooms are clear
- Discreet scheduling, unmarked vehicles on request
What happens when you call
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Tell us what you're comfortable sharing. A person answers - no menus, no judgment.
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You're connected with a local crew that handles hoarding cleanup.
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The crew confirms timing with you and talks through what stays, what goes, and the pace.
Why families call a specialized crew
Hoarding cleanup is rarely just clutter - underneath there's often water damage, mold, or biohazard conditions that need certified handling, not a dumpster rental.
The pace matters as much as the work. Crews sort with your family room by room, set aside documents, photos, and valuables, and treat the home - and the person who lives there - with respect.
Local to Suffolk County
Boston winters write the playbook: ice dams pond meltwater under roof shingles until it finds the ceiling, and deep freezes burst pipes in triple-decker walls that were never insulated to modern standards. The housing stock is old - original galvanized lines, plaster walls that hold moisture - and spring thaws push groundwater into stone-foundation basements.
Northern policies cover sudden freeze-burst pipes as long as the home was reasonably heated - and ice-dam water damage to the interior is typically covered even though the roof maintenance itself may not be. Sewer and sump backup need their own endorsement.
Serving Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, Newton, Brookline, and all of Suffolk County.
Questions families ask
Will they throw everything away?
No - nothing leaves the home without your family's OK. Sorting is keep, donate, discard, and your family makes those calls room by room.
How long does it take?
It depends on the home. The walkthrough produces an honest estimate - for most homes it's a matter of days, planned around your family's schedule.
Does insurance cover hoarding cleanup?
The clearing itself typically isn't covered. Damage found underneath, like water, mold, or biohazard conditions, may be if it came from a covered cause. Review your policy, including endorsements. Document what's found.