As a storage unit cleanout company who has been in business for over 10 years, we know just how frustrating it can be to be stuck in a storage unit contract. If you’re reading this, chances are that you are tired of paying hundreds of dollars every month to storage a bunch of stuff that you no longer need. This guide will teach you how to cleanout your unit so that you can get out of that costly storage unit contract.
The Time and Money Needed to Cleanout Your Unit
To cleanout your unit you will need to dedicate one full day of your time, and the following financial investments:
1. Box tuck rental ($30 per day + $1 per mile = $60 in most cases)
2. Gas for the truck ($40)
3. A helper (free if it’s your friend, or about $200 if you need to hire someone)
4. Dump fees (about $200-$600)
Total time: 1 full day
Total cost: $300-$500
If this sounds like a lot of time and money investment to you, that’s because it is. That’s why most people just hire us to cleanout their unit for them. While most cleanout companies will run you at least $600, our company has a unique business model that allows us to offer you the lowest prices possible. Surprisingly, it actually costs you significantly more money to cleanout your unit yourself, than to hire us to do it for you. Our prices start at only $99 and we can have you all cleaned out within 24 hours. We also offer a lowest price guarantee, so you can be assured that you’re getting the best deal possible when hiring us.
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If you’re still determined to do it yourself however, here’s a guide on what you’ll need to do:
Step 1: Rent a Moving Truck
You will need to rent a box truck from U-haul or Home Depot for about $30 per day, plus $1 per mile, plus gas.
Step 2: Load Items in The Truck and Sweep Unit
Ideally you should bring a helper along for this step as it can take awhile for one person to cleanout an entire storage unit in most cases. Most box trucks come with a dolly, so you can use that to load the heavy items into the truck. Once you have loaded everything in the truck, you will need to sweep up any remaining dust or residue in the unit to ensure that your storage facility is satisfied enough with the cleanout to end your contract.
Step 3: Donate Viable Items
Instead of just taking everything to the dump, we recommend driving to Goodwill or Salvation Army and dropping off any items that they will accept. This will save you on dump fees, ensure the items go to a good home, and help out a charity in the process. That being said, keep in mind that these charities will not take all of your items, so you will still need to take the rest of the items to the dump.
Step 4: Take the Remaining Items to The Dump
After you’ve donated what you can to charity, you will need to take the remaining items to the dump for disposal. Most dumps will charge you about $200-$600 for disposing of the items in your storage unit. The price will mostly depend on how much stuff you are dumping, and what your stuff is made out of.
Consider Hiring a Storage Unit Cleanout Company
As we discussed in the beginning of this article, hiring us to cleanout your storage unit will likely cost significantly less than doing it yourself. Our prices start at only $99, and we can have your unit cleaned out within 24 hours. We also offer a lowest price guarantee, so you can be assured that you’re getting the best deal possible.
Call us at (855) 785-4786 now for a free estimate!