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Estate Cleanout Services in Madison, WI

Whether you're settling an estate, downsizing, or handling a foreclosure, here are 54 estate cleanout services covering Madison, Wisconsin. Most offer free on-site quotes. Madison-area services include Tread Lightly Dumpsters, Madison Self Storage and Underwood Legal. Between them they cover estate planning attorneys, storage containers, estate auctions and dumpster rental. Tread Lightly Dumpsters is among the best reviewed, with a 4.0★ rating across 5 reviews. Madison sits in Dane County, Wisconsin. Nearby Wisconsin towns covered include Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Marion.

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1. Tread Lightly Dumpsters Dumpster Rental

★ 4.0 (5 reviews) · 4809 Ellestad Dr #3, Madison, WI 53716, USA

2. Madison Self Storage Storage Containers

★ 5.0 (2 reviews) · 1306 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

3. Underwood Legal Estate Planning Attorneys

2901 W Beltline Hwy

4. Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center Elder Law Attorneys

313 Price Pl

5. Estate Law Partners, LLC Estate Planning Attorneys

440 Science Dr Ste 101

6. Ramos Tax and Services Estate Planning Attorneys

658 S Gammon Rd

7. Ablre Tax Associates Inc Estate Planning Attorneys

368 Junction Rd

8. Horn & Johnsen SC Estate Planning Attorneys

8446 Excelsior Dr

9. USA Taxes Estate Planning Attorneys

701 S Gammon Rd

10. Ichiban Solutions Estate Planning Attorneys

701 S Gammon Rd

11. Motiff & Fayram Estate Planning Attorneys

402 Gammon Pl

12. Muller Tax & Accounting Estate Planning Attorneys

6525 Grand Teton Plz

13. Nennig Law Offices Estate Planning Attorneys

6418 Normandy Ln

14. McKinney-Lins Law Estate Planning Attorneys

401 Charmany Dr

15. Attorney Jason A Greller - Real Estate Lawyer SC Estate Planning Attorneys

21 N Butler St #101

16. Wisconsin Wills and Trusts By Waterman Law LLC Estate Planning Attorneys

10 E Doty St

17. Hickmann & Hickmann, S.C. Estate Planning Attorneys

10 E Doty St Ste 800

18. My Money Tax and Accounting Estate Planning Attorneys

621 N Sherman Ave

19. Saul Tax Services Estate Planning Attorneys

2249 Independence Ln

20. Number Wise Tax Service Estate Planning Attorneys

3769 E Washington Ave

21. Atwood Tax Estate Planning Attorneys

2453 Atwood Ave

22. VICCI Car Auctions Online Estate Auctions

5105 W Clayton Rd

23. Black Horse Auction Estate Auctions

3365 E Washington Ave

24. Wisconsin Moovers LLC Junk Removal

5430 Commercial Ave

25. Storage Containers USA Storage Containers

14 W Mifflin St #212, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Estate cleanouts in Madison, WI: a local guide

We currently track 25 estate cleanout and related providers serving Madison, WI in Dane County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 7 total reviews, and 1 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Tread Lightly Dumpsters is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.0★ across 5 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Madison

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

JobTypical range
Studio / 1-bedroom or partial cleanout$600–$1,900
2–3 bedroom full-house cleanout$1,900–$4,400
4+ bedroom, packed, or hoarding cleanout$4,400–$8,750+

These are planning estimates, not quotes — local Dane 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 Madison

  • Understand what drives the price: total volume, stairs, heavy items, and Dane County landfill or transfer-station fees.
  • Pin down the timeline — smaller Madison homes are often one day; larger estates run two to three with donation runs.
  • Ask whether they do light cleaning and a broom-swept finish after the haul-out, or just removal.
  • For sensitive jobs, ask about biohazard or hoarding experience and whether they screen for valuables and documents.
  • Request references or recent reviews from Madison-area jobs, and check how the company responds to criticism.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Can you handle appliances, pianos, safes, or other heavy items?
  • Do you recycle or dispose of electronics and hazardous materials properly?
  • 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?

Many Madison providers also handle estate planning attorneys, storage containers and estate auctions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Madison?

Most full-house estate cleanouts in Madison run about $800 to $4,000, depending on home size, how much has to be removed, and Dane 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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