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The Landlord's Eviction Cleanout Checklist: Fast Turnaround, No Headaches

July 7, 2026 3 min read

Time is money on a vacant unit. Every day it sits full of junk is a day it isn't earning rent. Here's how professional property managers get an evicted unit rent-ready in 48 hours.

Step 1 — Document everything

Photograph every room before you touch anything. Save a copy of the writ of possession. This protects you if the former tenant claims property was theirs.

Step 2 — Book the haul on day one

The best eviction cleanout crews are booked 3–5 days out. Call us the morning you get the unit back — we'll usually have a truck onsite within 24–48 hours.

Step 3 — Full haul, not partial

Don't try to sort during the eviction — it wastes hours. A professional cleanout crew clears everything to the studs (furniture, appliances, personal belongings, trash) in a single visit.

What it costs

Eviction cleanouts are quoted per unit. A one-bedroom apartment typically runs $299–$599; a fully packed 3-bedroom home can run $1,200–$2,500. Always get an upfront, in-writing quote.

Request an eviction cleanout quote — we'll be on-site within 24 hours in most areas.

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