What is Junk Removal

Junk Removal can include many things from picking up a few small items to clearing out an entire property. These types of businesses vary widely in their scope of work. Some only provide pick up and disposal of unwanted items while others offer more options including delivery of items purchased by a client such as appliances, furniture, landscape supplies and building materials or demolition of unwanted structures like sheds, decks and hot tubs.

Deciding on which junk removal company is right for you can be difficult. Prices can vary widely from one company to another. Things that can impact prices are a company’s licensing, type of equipment used, work quality and professionalism.

In Washington State a basic junk removal company can operate with a standard business license. If a company offers job site clean up or demolition services for projects that have been issued a building permit, the company must hold a valid contractor’s license. This license can be a general or specialty contractor’s license which has specific insurance and reporting requirements that protect consumers.

The equipment often utilized are dump trucks, pickup trucks, box trucks, standard trailers, dump trailers or enclosed trailers. Each of these has their pros and cons and can impact a company’s price. A top quality service will also have moving blankets, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, dollies and carts to make the job go quickly and safely.

Professionalism is reflected in how the company employees treat the client and their property. Does the company offer free estimates, multiple payment options, do the employees wear uniforms, are steps taken to protect your walls and floors from damage and are your concerns acknowledged. Hopefully you have a great stress relieving experience.