When it comes to junk removal services, a big question that tends to arise among potential customers is “How much does it cost?” Jim Skelton of the Maryland-based junk removal company Able Demolition explains the process. Before his workers come out to do any job, an estimate is always given so that the customer knows what to expect from a cost perspective. Some situations require an in-home visit for an accurate estimate, but smaller jobs can be estimated over the phone. In order for customers to receive accurate estimates for their specific projects, it is important that they understand how the price of removal is determined.
Three basic factors determine the charge for junk removal:
Size
What is the overall size of the items needing removal? Are they bulky or oversized? The more cumbersome the items in question, the greater the cost of removal is likely to be. Also, the junk removal company will send out trucks that are capable of hauling the items in need of removal. Bulkier items will require a larger truck, whereas smaller items might require less in the way of company resources. It is also important for customers to remember that large household items do not move themselves. In the case of appliances and large furniture, it will probably take a crew of multiple men to remove the items.
Weight
A junk removal company’s trucks can only bear a certain weight. The heavier the items in need of removal, the more vehicular support they will require.
Time
How long it will take to move the items in question off of the premises and get them loaded onto the junk removal company’s truck. Items that are in easily accessible locations such as the curb, the porch, or the garage will take less time to remove from the premises and load onto the waiting truck. On the other hand, items that need to be removed from the attic, corner closet, or basement will require more time to transport.
In order to get the most accurate estimate for junk removal, customers should be prepared to supply the junk removal company estimator with answers to the following questions:
- How much stuff do you need removed? Does your job entail removing the equivalent of a room full of stuff, or enough stuff to fill up a small closet? The amount of junk in question will certainly play a role in the overall cost.
- What kind of stuff needs to be removed? Will the junk removal company be taking away boxes of clothing and miscellaneous household items? Or will it be removing couches, tables, and washing machines? In order to obtain an accurate estimate, a customer is expected to provide a thorough description of exactly what type of items need to be taken away. While old clothing can be dragged away by a single worker, a team of multiple men is required to haul away larger furniture items or heavy appliances.
- Where are the items in need of removal located? The longer it takes for the junk removal company to transport the items in question off the premises, the higher the bill is going to be. Customers should therefore be prepared to accurately describe the location of the various items in need of removal. If a larger item has to be dragged up or down several flights of stairs, then it could result in a greater cost for the job.
It is important to remember that you, as a customer, are in the best position to provide the most precise information to your estimator so that he can provide you with pricing that is most likely to be on target. By lying or providing misleading information, you are, in reality, only hurting yourself. When it comes to junk removal, accuracy is key. If you provide your estimator with all of the facts, then he, in turn, will be able to provide you with the most accurate estimate for the removal of your junk. And the more prepared you are, the less surprised you’ll be when the time comes to pay that junk removal bill.
