How much does a property cleanout cost? (2026 guide for landlords and realtors)
Short answer: around Pflugerville, Round Rock and Austin, a property cleanout usually costs $225–$900. A tenant who left a few pieces behind is often a quarter or half trailer ($125–$300). A fully furnished house, a hoarded unit or a foreclosure with a packed garage can take two or more full trailers at $375–$450 each.
Property cleanout prices by job type
| Job | What's usually left | Typical loads | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light turnover | Mattress, a couch, bags of trash | 1/4–1/2 trailer | $125–$300 |
| Apartment with furniture left | Bedroom set, living room, kitchen items | 1/2–full trailer | $225–$450 |
| House after move-out or eviction | Furniture, garage, yard debris | 1–2 full trailers | $375–$900 |
| Foreclosure / REO or heavy hoarding | Every room, plus garage and yard | 2+ full trailers | Site visit first |
PickUp Haulers prices by volume and confirms the price on site before loading. Labor, hauling and disposal are included. See pricing and the sizing guide for examples.
What raises the cost of a property cleanout
- Volume. It's the biggest factor. A full house of furniture fills trailers fast.
- Condition. Spoiled food, pet waste or pests mean more bagging and more care. Biohazards like needles or bodily fluids need a specialist cleaner first.
- Heavy debris. Concrete, tile or old roofing left in the yard is priced by weight.
- Access. Upstairs units without elevators and long walks from the unit to parking add labor.
- Restricted items. Paint, chemicals, tires and propane tanks can't go in a normal load. See what junk removal companies won't take.
Before you clear a tenant's belongings
After an eviction or a tenant who disappears, check that you have the legal right to remove what's left. Texas law and your lease set the rules on abandoned property and notice. If you're not sure, talk to your attorney or eviction service before the cleanout. It's much cheaper than a dispute. Our eviction cleanout page covers how we work with landlords.
Budgeting for several units
Property managers with several doors can lower the cost per unit:
- Batch turnovers. Two half-trailer units on the same day cost less than two separate trips.
- Set a standing contact. One person who can approve the price and give access speeds every job.
- Take before photos. They help with deposit deductions and your records.
- Separate furniture in good shape. Pieces that can be donated don't need landfill space.
Read the rental property cleanout checklist for a turnover routine your team can reuse.
Cleanouts before listing a home
Realtors often need an estate or a vacant house cleared before photos. Plan for one to three days from the first call to an empty house, depending on volume. Clear the garage and yard too. Buyers notice them in photos and on showings.
Get a quote
Send photos of each room, the garage and the yard to (512) 861-7732. We serve rental owners, property managers and realtors in Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin and Lakeway.
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