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Estate Cleanout Services in Des Moines, IA

Handling a loved one's estate in Des Moines? Below are 53 local estate cleanout services with phone numbers and reviews, so you can compare crews before you commit. Des Moines-area services include Osprey Hauling & Junk Removal, Mi casa and Roll-offs of Des Moines. Between them they cover junk removal, estate auctions and dumpster rental. Des Moines sits in Polk County, Iowa. Nearby Iowa towns covered include Cedar Rapids, DeWitt and Dubuque.

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1. Osprey Hauling & Junk Removal Junk Removal

4221 Lincoln Avenue

2. Mi casa Estate Auctions

2433 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA

3. Roll-offs of Des Moines Dumpster Rental

20 East 18th Street

Estate cleanouts in Des Moines, IA: a local guide

We currently track 3 estate cleanout and related providers serving Des Moines, IA in Polk County.

What an estate cleanout costs in Des Moines

Price depends mostly on how much has to leave the home and where it goes. As a rough guide for the Des Moines area:

JobTypical range
Studio / 1-bedroom or partial cleanout$550–$1,700
2–3 bedroom full-house cleanout$1,700–$3,900
4+ bedroom, packed, or hoarding cleanout$3,900–$7,850+

These are planning estimates, not quotes — local Polk County landfill and transfer-station fees, stairs, and heavy items move the number. Get two or three free estimates from the companies above before you decide.

How to choose a company in Des Moines

  • For sensitive jobs, ask about biohazard or hoarding experience and whether they screen for valuables and documents.
  • Request references or recent reviews from Des Moines-area jobs, and check how the company responds to criticism.
  • Confirm the company is licensed and insured — ask for a certificate before any crew enters the home.
  • Get an itemized written estimate, not a phone ballpark; walk-throughs surface hidden volume (attics, garages, basements).
  • Ask how they handle donations and consignment — a good crew offsets your cost by rehoming or reselling usable items.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Will you sweep and tidy the property when the cleanout is finished?
  • Can you work around a probate timeline or a realtor's listing date?
  • Is the quote all-in, or do dump fees and labor get added later?
  • Do you donate or consign usable items, and do I get receipts for donations?
  • Are you insured, and what happens if something is damaged?

Many Des Moines providers also handle junk removal, estate auctions and dumpster rental.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Des Moines?

Most full-house estate cleanouts in Des Moines run about $800 to $4,000, depending on home size, how much has to be removed, and Polk County landfill or transfer-station fees. Almost every company listed above offers a free estimate, so it pays to get two or three.

Who pays for an estate cleanout?

Usually the estate itself, handled by the executor or the heirs. When the home is being sold, the cost is often paid from estate funds or netted out of the sale proceeds.

Do estate cleanout companies take furniture, appliances, and donations?

Yes. Most Des Moines providers haul furniture, appliances, and general junk, and many will donate or consign usable items for you and leave the home broom-swept.

How long does an estate cleanout take?

A smaller Des Moines home is often cleared in a single day; larger or packed estates usually take two to three days, including donation runs and consignment pickups.

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