Clearing out a loved one’s home after they’ve passed is never a pleasant experience, whether it’s physically an easy task or not. If it’s something you’ve never had to do before, it can also be very overwhelming, adding to your stress and emotions during an already emotional time.
While you can certainly handle the cleanup yourself, we highly recommend hiring a professional team, like ourselves at Scrap Global, to take some stress off your plate. This is what to expect during a deceased estate cleanup when you hire a professional team.
What happens during a deceased estate cleanup?
1. Property assessment to determine your deceased estate cleaning needs.
For a small deceased estate cleanup, an online or over-the-phone quote may be an option. Larger cleanups, like an entire home, may require an in-person assessment to determine how many team members, trucks and any equipment needed to make the process as easy as possible for you, as well as to provide a quote.
Most professional cleanup services can dispose of appliances, including fridges, perform general household cleanups, remove mattresses, cleanup rubbish and waste. So, whatever condition the home is in, don’t despair. Professionals have seen it all, including hoarding situations, and can handle it effortlessly for you.
2. Identification of valuable items.
Family heirlooms and valuables can find themselves in interesting positions. During a processional deceased estate cleaning service, the team will be careful to check drawers, shelves, and every nook and cranny for any items you may have missed.
If there’s any valuables you’ve been unable to find yourself, letting your estate cleanup crew know beforehand can help them keep an eye out for you. These items can be left in a specific place for you, provided to you or even donated, if you wish.
3. Furniture, appliances, green waste and other item removal.
The biggest part of the estate cleanup process is moving and removing all of the items from the home, garage, shed or yard. This can include furniture, white goods and appliances, household waste, green waste or getting rid of ‘junk’.
Before starting, our team will ask if there are specific areas we should avoid or items you don’t want removed, or your wishes for specific items. One of the many benefits of hiring a deceased estate rubbish removal service is not having to figure out where items need to go or how to get them out of the home, as we have the equipment and knowledge to handle it all.
4. Recycling, donating or disposal of items.
We wouldn’t want our loved ones’ items ending up in landfill, so we don’t do that for your estate cleanup either. Wherever possible, we donate or recycle items, especially furniture and appliances, including fridges and washers. We work with a number of donation and recycling centres so the process is fast and easy, not delaying the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Estate Cleanup Process
How to clean a deceased estate?
Before starting a deceased estate cleanup, it’s important to speak to the executor of the will or a wills lawyer to ensure the proper process is being followed. You can decide to handle the cleanup yourself or hire a professional estate cleanup team, which can be easier, both physically and emotionally.
Is it worth hiring a professional estate cleanout service?
It is very worthwhile hiring a professional estate cleanout service. Firstly, it helps ease emotional stress of clearing out your loved one’s belongings, as well as saving you time to focus on grieving or other important matters. Specialised cleanout services also have the equipment and training to make light work of removing and disposing of even the heaviest items, including fridges, mattresses and furniture. It can also help you save money on hiring skips, trucks and other equipment.
Who is responsible for cleaning up after an estate?
The executor of the estate or will is typically responsible for organising clearing of a deceased estate. This person will generally be in charge of organising the cleanup, deciding what to do with valuables and other tasks related to the clean-up. A professional deceased estate cleanup team can make this process easier, looking after the physical work for you.
Looking for professional deceased estate cleanup on the Gold Coast?
Let our team at Scrap Global take the stress of clearing out your loved one’s property off of your list. We carry out the clean-out to your specifications, recycling and donating furniture and items wherever we can. Contact us for a free quote today.
