Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about estate cleanouts, estate sales, hoarding recovery, or property clearing in Southeast Michigan? Find answers here or call Michigan Cleanout C.R.E.W. at (586) 346-3999.
What happens to the items you remove?
Everything is sorted. Items with value are flagged for estate sale, resale, or vendor coordination. Donatables go to local organizations. The rest is hauled and disposed of responsibly.
What does Michigan Cleanout C.R.E.W. do?
We’re a full-service property cleanout and estate sale company serving Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County, and Southeast Michigan. We handle estate cleanouts, hoarding recovery, foreclosure and distressed property clearing, junk removal, and full estate sales — staged, promoted, and managed start to finish.
Are you licensed, certified, and insured?
Yes. Michigan Cleanout C.R.E.W. is fully licensed, certified, and insured in the State of Michigan.
Are you a local company or a franchise?
We’re local and owner-operated, based in Washington Township, MI. The person you call is the person who shows up and does the work.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities including Clinton Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Utica, Romeo, New Baltimore, Chesterfield, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Warren, Troy, Rochester Hills, and surrounding areas.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text us at (586) 346-3999 or email michigancleanoutcrew@gmail.com. We’ll schedule a free on-site walkthrough and provide a flat-rate quote before any work begins.
How quickly can you start?
We offer fast, flexible scheduling and work around your timeline. Contact us and we’ll get a walkthrough on the calendar as soon as possible.
Do you work weekends?
Yes. We understand that estate and property situations don’t always fall on a Monday. Contact us and we’ll find a time that works.
Pricing & Process
How does your pricing work?
We provide flat-rate, upfront quotes after walking the property. The number we give you before the job starts is the number on the invoice — no hidden fees, no add-ons, no surprises.
What does the process look like from start to finish?
It starts with a call and a free on-site walkthrough. We assess the property, discuss the best approach based on your end goal, and provide a clear quote. From there, our crew handles sorting, donation coordination, hauling, disposal, and dumpster management — with clear communication throughout. When the job is done, the property is empty, clean, and ready for what’s next.
Do I need to be present during the cleanout?
Not necessarily. Many clients — especially those managing a property remotely — aren’t on-site during the job. We communicate throughout and can provide updates and photos as the work progresses.
What happens to the items you remove?
Everything is sorted. Items with value are flagged for estate sale, resale, or vendor coordination. Donatables go to local organizations. The rest is hauled and disposed of responsibly.
Do you handle dumpsters and disposal?
Yes. We coordinate and manage dumpsters and all disposal logistics. You don’t need to arrange anything separately.
Can I add services after the job has started?
Yes. If the scope changes or you decide you want to add an estate sale, donation coordination, or additional clearing, we can work that into the process. We stay flexible throughout the job.
Estate Cleanouts
What is an estate cleanout?
An estate cleanout is the full removal and clearing of a property’s contents — typically following the passing of a loved one, a probate or inheritance situation, or a major life transition. We sort, remove, donate, and dispose of everything and leave the property empty and clean.
How long does an estate cleanout take?
Most estate cleanouts are completed in a single day. Larger homes or more complex situations may take longer. We assess the timeline during the walkthrough and give you a realistic expectation upfront.
Can you help if we don’t know what to keep versus what to remove?
Yes. We go through the property carefully and can help identify items of value, items family members may want to keep, and what makes sense to donate or dispose of. We work at your pace.
What if the estate has valuable items — antiques, jewelry, collectibles, or artwork?
We identify items of potential value during the sort and handle them appropriately. Through our estate sale operation and resale network, we can recover real value from those items — often reducing the out-of-pocket cost of the cleanout.
Do you work with estate attorneys and probate courts?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with estate attorneys, executors, and probate professionals and can work within court-ordered timelines and documentation requirements.
Can you clean out an inherited home if I live out of state?
Absolutely. We handle remote coordination regularly. We communicate clearly throughout the process and can provide photos and updates so you stay informed without needing to be on-site.
Estate Sales
Do you run estate sales, or just refer them out?
We run them. Michigan Cleanout C.R.E.W. stages, prices, promotes, and manages estate sales from start to finish — then handles the full property cleanout after the sale closes.
How do you promote an estate sale?
We promote across social media, estate sale listing platforms, and local community channels in the days leading up to the sale. We’ve built consistent, strong turnout across Macomb County and Southeast Michigan.
How do you price estate sale items?
We research current market values, recent comparable sales, and local buyer demand to price items fairly and competitively. The goal is to move volume at the best price the market supports — not underprice everything just to clear the room.
What happens to items that don’t sell?
After the sale closes, we sort everything that remains. Donatables go to local organizations. Items with remaining resale value go through our network. The rest is hauled. The family doesn’t have to deal with anything left behind.
Do you handle dumpsters and disposal?
Yes. We coordinate and manage dumpsters and all disposal logistics. You don’t need to arrange anything separately.
Can I add services after the job has started?
Yes. If the scope changes or you decide you want to add an estate sale, donation coordination, or additional clearing, we can work that into the process. We stay flexible throughout the job.
What if the estate has valuable items — antiques, jewelry, collectibles, or artwork?
We identify items of potential value during the sort and handle them appropriately. Through our estate sale operation and resale network, we can recover real value from those items — often reducing the out-of-pocket cost of the cleanout.
Do you work with estate attorneys and probate courts?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with estate attorneys, executors, and probate professionals and can work within court-ordered timelines and documentation requirements.
Can you clean out an inherited home if I live out of state?
Absolutely. We handle remote coordination regularly. We communicate clearly throughout the process and can provide photos and updates so you stay informed without needing to be on-site.
How does your pricing work?
We provide flat-rate, upfront quotes after walking the property. The number we give you before the job starts is the number on the invoice — no hidden fees, no add-ons, no surprises.
What does the process look like from start to finish?
It starts with a call and a free on-site walkthrough. We assess the property, discuss the best approach based on your end goal, and provide a clear quote. From there, our crew handles sorting, donation coordination, hauling, disposal, and dumpster management — with clear communication throughout. When the job is done, the property is empty, clean, and ready for what’s next.
Do I need to be present during the cleanout?
Not necessarily. Many clients — especially those managing a property remotely — aren’t on-site during the job. We communicate throughout and can provide updates and photos as the work progresses.
