Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out cost
Typically $800–$16,000 per loss in the Tri-State region. Here's the honest breakdown.
All ranges in USD, per loss.
Cost breakdown by scope
Different sizes of loss land in different ranges. Here's how we typically tier them:
| Scope | What it looks like | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-room on-site clean | Localized loss, contents cleaned in place | $800 – $2,000 |
| Partial pack-out | Affected rooms inventoried, cleaned, stored | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Whole-home pack-out | Full inventory, facility cleaning, storage | $6,000 – $16,000 |
| Major loss + specialty restoration | Electronics, documents, art conservation | $16,000+ |
What moves the cost
- Inventory volume (rooms / boxes)
- Residue type (soot, water, biological)
- On-site cleaning vs. full pack-out to facility
- Storage duration during reconstruction
- Specialty items — electronics, textiles, documents, art
Insurance coverage
Contents fall under the personal property (Coverage C) portion of your policy for covered perils. Non-salvageable items are compensated at actual cash value or replacement cost depending on your policy form. Carriers require an itemized inventory with photos — we produce that documentation as part of the job.
How we handle insurance claimsContents Cleaning & Pack-Out cost — FAQ
Most contents cleaning & pack-out jobs in our Tri-State service area fall between $800 and $16,000 per loss, with the typical project running around $3,500. The variables that move you up or down within that range are: Inventory volume (rooms / boxes), Residue type (soot, water, biological), On-site cleaning vs. full pack-out to facility.
Contents fall under the personal property (Coverage C) portion of your policy for covered perils. Non-salvageable items are compensated at actual cash value or replacement cost depending on your policy form. Carriers require an itemized inventory with photos — we produce that documentation as part of the job.
Yes. Every Catalyst project starts with a free inspection and a written, line-itemed scope of work using industry-standard Xactimate pricing. You see the number before any work begins.
Significant change orders only happen when the scope itself changes (e.g., we discover additional damage behind a wall during demolition). When that happens, we stop, photograph, document, and re-scope with you and the adjuster before continuing. No surprise charges.
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