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 the District
DC rowhouses put finished living space below grade, and the city's older combined sewers back up into those basements when summer downpours hit. English basements flood street-first, flat roofs pond, and the region's swampy humidity means anything left damp grows mold quickly - especially behind plaster walls that dry slowly.
District policies cover sudden pipe and appliance failures; water backing up from sewers or drains - the classic DC basement loss - needs its own endorsement. Rising street water is flood insurance, a separate policy, even when it only reaches the areaway door.
Serving Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, and all of the District.
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.