Hoarding Cleanup cost
Typically $2,000–$28,000 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 clear-out | Limited volume, no biohazard | $2,000 – $4,500 |
| Multi-room, moderate volume | Sorting, salvage, and disposal | $4,500 – $10,000 |
| Whole-home, heavy volume | High truckload count with biohazard handling | $10,000 – $28,000 |
| Extreme | Structural repairs and multi-week remediation | $28,000+ |
What moves the cost
- Volume removed (measured in truckloads)
- Biohazard presence — animal waste, sharps, spoiled food
- Structural damage discovered beneath contents
- Sorting and salvage requirements vs. bulk removal
- Coordination with family, APS, or code enforcement
Insurance coverage
Hoarding itself is a gradual condition and rarely covered as a standalone claim. However, damage from a covered loss discovered during cleanup (a burst pipe beneath the hoard, for example) may be claimable — we scope covered and non-covered work separately so the claimable portion gets claimed.
How we handle insurance claimsHoarding Cleanup cost — FAQ
Most hoarding cleanup jobs in our Tri-State service area fall between $2,000 and $28,000 per loss, with the typical project running around $6,500. The variables that move you up or down within that range are: Volume removed (measured in truckloads), Biohazard presence — animal waste, sharps, spoiled food, Structural damage discovered beneath contents.
Hoarding itself is a gradual condition and rarely covered as a standalone claim. However, damage from a covered loss discovered during cleanup (a burst pipe beneath the hoard, for example) may be claimable — we scope covered and non-covered work separately so the claimable portion gets claimed.
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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