What the scope may include
- Flattened cardboard and packing material
- Bagged household debris
- Small broken household items that are safe to handle
- Loose material placed in sturdy containers when requested
What needs a separate conversation
- Paint, solvents, fuel, pesticides, or unknown chemicals
- Sharps, medical waste, or biohazards
- Uncontained broken glass or unsafe loose material
What shapes the estimate
A useful estimate describes the load and the building, not only the number of rooms.
- Material type and volume
- Bagging or container needs
- Weight and sharp-edge risk
- Route from unit to vehicle
- Local disposal requirements
Prepare the unit
Mark the items that stay, collect keys or access codes, confirm management rules, and identify the best loading path. If the unit contains anything unusually heavy, damaged, wet, sharp, or potentially infested, mention it before scheduling so the work can be assessed accurately.
Questions to answer before the call ends
Can the crew use the building elevator?
Confirm whether it must be reserved, padded, or used only during certain hours.
Does everything in the unit go?
Use room labels or a written keep list. Do not rely on assumptions when some items remain.
Is parking close to the entrance?
Loading-zone distance and vehicle access affect carrying time and equipment choices.
Read the related preparation guide or review nearby service-area planning pages.