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Hoarding Cleanouts in the Tri-Cities, TN
When a home is packed floor to ceiling, Kraken can clear the accepted contents at a pace you set. The work is private, practical, and limited to nonhazardous household items.
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Private home cleanouts
Hoarding Cleanout Services in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol & the Tri-Cities
Kraken Junk Removal provides hoarding cleanout services in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and throughout the Tri-Cities, Tennessee. We help remove approved unwanted household contents, handle the lifting and hauling, and work with you to identify what should stay.
In Johnson City, we help homeowners, families, and property owners clear approved household contents from homes around Monterey Hills, Lake Ridge Estates, and West Oakland Park. You decide what stays, and we carry out only what has been approved.
In Kingsport, we serve homes in Highland Park and Magnolia Ridge. In Bristol, we cover homes around Walnut Hill and Deerfield Acres. Whether the job is one room or a larger part of the house, you get an upfront estimate before anything is loaded.
Service scope
What's Included in Our Hoarding Cleanout Service
We help clear unwanted household contents from the rooms you approve, load and haul away those items, and tidy the accessible work area when finished.
- Review access, items to keep, and items approved for removal
- Plan a safe carry path through the accessible rooms
- Bag or gather smaller approved unwanted items
- Remove approved furniture and bulky household contents
- Load and haul away approved nonhazardous materials
- Sweep or tidy accessible cleared areas when the path is safe
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Text PhotosWe do not provide mental-health treatment, biohazard remediation, or a legal confidentiality agreement. We also do not remove hazardous waste or materials we cannot safely handle.
What we haul
Hoarding Cleanouts and Other Items We Haul Away
These cards are item examples for the section. They are not photographs of someone’s home.
Accumulated Household Clutter
Mixed household goods from rooms you want cleared, such as baskets, lamps, and stored containers.
Boxes, Bags & Stored Belongings
Cardboard boxes, storage totes, and bagged belongings from rooms, halls, and storage areas you want cleared.
Old Furniture & Bulky Items
Chairs, dressers, mattresses, and other bulky furniture that are part of the approved load.
Clothing, Linens & Fabrics
Clothes, linens, and other fabrics that are part of the approved load.
Paper, Magazines & Cardboard
Newspapers, magazines, and cardboard you have already decided can go. We do not sort documents.
Accumulated Trash & Bagged Waste
Bagged household waste and loose nonhazardous trash that are part of the approved load.
Who it’s for
Who We Help With Hoarding Cleanouts
The person booking the job decides the pace. We do not take over decisions that belong to the household.
The person who lives there
You want help carrying things out and a clear price, without a lecture about the condition of the home.
A family member helping
You are coordinating the cleanout and need the crew to follow the keep-and-go instructions you set.
A property owner after someone has left
The home is vacant and packed. You identify what leaves. We do not decide legal questions about the belongings.
What Affects Hoarding Cleanout Pricing?
Every hoarding cleanout is different. The cost depends on the amount of belongings, the condition of the property, and the time and labor needed to complete the job. We provide free estimates based on the actual work involved.
Property Size
A single-room cleanout is different from clearing an entire house. The number of rooms, floors, and storage areas involved helps determine the overall scope of the job.
Amount of Accumulated Belongings
The more items that need to be removed, the more loading, hauling, and disposal may be required. Homes with years of accumulated belongings often take longer to clear.
Condition of the Property
Some homes contain ordinary household clutter, while others have conditions that make removal more difficult. We assess the property before starting and only handle nonhazardous materials.
Accessibility
Stairs, narrow hallways, blocked entrances, limited parking, and long carrying distances can affect how much time and labor the cleanout requires.
Sorting & Personal Belongings
If belongings need to be separated before removal, that can add time to the job. We work with you to identify what stays and what goes, including items you want to keep or donate.
Disassembly & Structural Obstacles
Some cleanouts involve bulky furniture that needs to be disassembled or items blocking doorways and access points. Damaged flooring, unstable structures, or other safety concerns may also affect how the job can be completed.
A Clear Price Before We Begin
Photos of the rooms and the path out are enough to start. We confirm what is included and give an upfront price before loading.
Text Photos for a Free EstimateNo work starts until you approve the price.
After pickup
Donate, Recycle or Dispose?
Usable items may be donated when a charity can accept them that day. Everything else that we haul is disposed of. Donation is not promised on every item.
Separate obvious recyclables
Cardboard and metal may be recycled when a local facility accepts them after pickup. We do not promise a recycling rate, and we do not treat soiled contents as recyclable.
Haul the rest
Items that cannot be reused or recycled are taken to an appropriate disposal facility. We haul them away with the approved load and do not leave bags at the curb for you to manage.
Junk Removal
Hoarding Cleanout Before & After
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Water Damage Cleanout
Piled clothes, bags, and household contents were removed from this Johnson City kitchen.
Hoarding Cleanout
A hoarding cleanout near Rockingham Marina in Johnson City, helping clear unwanted household belongings and reclaim usable space.
Hoarder House Cleanout
Clothes, storage bins, bags, and other household items were removed from this bedroom.
Process
How Hoarding Cleanouts Work
The order is simple so nobody is surprised about what leaves.
Talk through the rooms
Tell us whether this is the whole home or specific rooms, and send photos if you can.
Mark what stays
We load only what you approve. Point out papers, photos, or other items that must not go.
Approve the price, then we haul
Nothing is loaded until the price is set. The crew carries out the approved contents and sweeps the work area.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
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★★★★★
“I called Austin in a pinch and expected to get an on-sight quote for later in the week. He adjusted his personal schedule to come and quote my junk removal needs. Not only did he offer a fair price, he and his assistant worked like I’ve never seen before to get it done same day. I’ve never experienced such professional help in my life. Through the whole process they carried conversation as they worked and they treated me like family, not just a client. If you need junk removal or any other service Kraken Junk Removal offers, please don’t hesitate to contact them. You’ll be glad you did!”
Troy Boone
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“Cannot say enough good things about Austin and Daniel. They are my knights in shining armor. Showed up quickly worked hard till the job was done. Very very nice young men.”
Pam Large
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“I highly recommend Austin for any type of removal service. He was quick to respond, communicates well, takes pride in his work and is a true professional. He most definitely will be my go to service moving forward!”
Jo Ann Mogres
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“Today was a throwback to the "good ole days ".. Austin (1) answered his phone (2) was super nice and professional (3)gave me the estimate immediately after I sent pictures and then came out later the same day and hauled it all away (4) had a great, upbeat attitude about work and life in general. As bad as things have gotten in the world the past few years , it was a nice change to see a business run that well . Absolutely recommend. ( really cool logo too ) .”
Bo Westmoreland
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Hoarding Cleanout FAQs
Will the crew comment on the condition of the home?
No. The job is to remove what you approved. We do not lecture, diagnose, or treat the situation as anything other than a haul of household contents.
Can you clear one room instead of the whole house?
Yes. Partial cleanouts are part of the service when the rooms and the items are identified before we load. The estimate matches that scope.
How private is the cleanout?
We do not post the job or discuss your address as an example. That is our practice. It is not a signed confidentiality guarantee or a legal privilege.
Do you handle biohazards or provide counseling?
No. We do not do biohazard remediation, mold remediation, or mental-health treatment. If the conditions are unsafe or hazardous, we will not take the job.
What should be set aside before you arrive?
Anything that must stay, especially documents, medications, and personal photos. We do not sort paperwork to decide what is important.
What affects the price?
The amount leaving, stairs and blocked paths, heavy furniture, and whether the cleanout is one room or the whole home. You approve an upfront price before loading.
Where do you do this work?
Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and surrounding Tri-Cities communities. Call if you are nearby and want us to confirm the address.
Service area
Hoarding Cleanouts Across the Tri-Cities, TN
The crew comes to the house. Coverage includes Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and nearby towns on our service area list.
Johnson City homes
We help with hoarding cleanouts throughout Johnson City, including the Tree Streets, North Johnson City, Boones Creek, and neighborhoods near ETSU. From older homes with narrow hallways to packed garages and basements, we handle the heavy lifting.
Kingsport homes
Our hoarding cleanout services in Kingsport extend to Colonial Heights, Bloomingdale, Lynn Garden, and the Fort Henry Drive area. We help clear accumulated furniture, household clutter, and unwanted belongings from homes of all sizes.
Bristol and nearby towns
We also serve homes around Bristol's Fairmount neighborhood, Blountville, Piney Flats, and Elizabethton. Whether you're clearing a family member's home or preparing a property for sale, we can help remove unwanted contents.
Areas We Serve
Common ZIP Codes We Serve
- 37601
- 37604
- 37614
- 37615
- 37617
- 37618
- 37620
- 37642
- 37643
- 37644
- 37645
- 37656
- 37659
- 37660
- 37662
- 37663
- 37664
- 37665
- 37681
- 37686
- 37690
- 37743
- 37745
Related services
Need More Than a Hoarding Cleanout?
These published pages cover related cleanouts that are not the same job.
Estate Cleanouts
Clearing a home after a loss or while settling what a household left behind.
House Cleanouts
A whole-house haul of ordinary clutter, furniture, and household junk.
Items We Take
Nonhazardous items the crew can include once you have marked them to go.
Helpful Junk Removal Guides
No guide is only about hoarding cleanouts. These published articles are the closest help.
How to Prepare for a House Cleanout
How to decide what stays and what the crew should take before a house cleanout.
Read Guide
What to Do With Unwanted Items After an Estate Sale
What to do with belongings that remain after a family has already sorted the house.
Read Guide
Donation Pickup vs. Junk Removal: What to Do When Furniture Isn’t Accepted
When a charity will not take an item, and a haul is the practical next step.
Read Guide
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