What to Expect From a Cleanout

Even after a busy and well-attended estate sale, there will always be some items left behind. While some clients prefer to handle the remaining contents themselves, most choose our cleanout service for a simple, turnkey solution. This service ensures the home is left completely empty and ready for its next chapter—whether that means listing it for sale, welcoming new homeowners, or preparing for renters.

At Burgess Estate Sales, we work closely with several local charities. After the sale ends, volunteers from these organizations come in and collect items that can be put to good use right here in Austin. Our goal is to repurpose as much as possible while minimizing waste.

Once those donations are collected, we handle the rest. Our team boxes up remaining items, disassembles furniture if needed, and coordinates with a local removal service to clear out what’s left. We personally oversee every step to ensure the home is treated with care and left in excellent condition. As a finishing touch, we vacuum the home so the space looks clean and move-in ready. All of this generally takes place within 24 hours of the estate sale.

We strive to keep the cleanout cost as low as possible. We supply our own labor and packing materials, and pay the removal service directly. The clean out fee appears as a separate line item on the financial statement and is deducted from gross sale proceeds—no upfront payment required.

This service is ideal for clients who are working on a tight timeline or simply prefer not to deal with the remaining household contents themselves. We’re happy to offer it as a convenient, value-added option for those hosting an estate sale with us.