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Estate Cleanout Services in Crystal Lake, IL

From single rooms to entire estates, these 10 companies handle cleanouts in Crystal Lake, IL — including donation runs, junk hauling, and broom-clean turnover for home sales. Companies listed in Crystal Lake include Old Towne Estate and Antique Sales LTD, Ashley Wilson, Attorney at Law and Servitax Accounting Services. Between them they cover estate planning attorneys and estate sales. Old Towne Estate and Antique Sales LTD is among the best reviewed, with a 4.3★ rating across 61 reviews. Crystal Lake sits in McHenry County, Illinois. Nearby Illinois towns covered include Chicago, Aurora and Dakota.

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1. Old Towne Estate and Antique Sales LTD Estate Sales

★ 4.3 (61 reviews) · 185 Berkshire Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

2. Ashley Wilson, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorneys

McHenry

3. Servitax Accounting Services Estate Planning Attorneys

459 W Virginia St

4. Covey Law Firm Estate Planning Attorneys

7105 Virginia Rd

5. Fearless Legal Services Estate Planning Attorneys

301 Greenview Dr

6. Rhonda L. Rosenthal, P.C. Estate Planning Attorneys

407 E Congress Pkwy Ste B

7. Source Team Tax & Accounting Estate Planning Attorneys

190 Liberty Rd

8. Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors Estate Planning Attorneys

413 E Terra Cotta Ave

9. More Refund Tax Service Estate Planning Attorneys

145 S Virginia St

10. Alliance Tax Agency Estate Planning Attorneys

1000 S McHenry Ave

Estate cleanouts in Crystal Lake, IL: a local guide

We currently track 10 estate cleanout and related providers serving Crystal Lake, IL in McHenry County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.3★ from 61 total reviews. Old Towne Estate and Antique Sales LTD is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.3★ across 61 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Crystal Lake

Price depends mostly on how much has to leave the home and where it goes. As a rough guide for the Crystal Lake area:

JobTypical range
Studio / 1-bedroom or partial cleanout$500–$1,500
2–3 bedroom full-house cleanout$1,500–$3,500
4+ bedroom, packed, or hoarding cleanout$3,500–$7,000+

These are planning estimates, not quotes — local McHenry County landfill and transfer-station fees, stairs, and heavy items move the number. Get two or three free estimates from the companies above before you decide.

How to choose a company in Crystal Lake

  • Ask whether they do light cleaning and a broom-swept finish after the haul-out, or just removal.
  • For sensitive jobs, ask about biohazard or hoarding experience and whether they screen for valuables and documents.
  • Request references or recent reviews from Crystal Lake-area jobs, and check how the company responds to criticism.
  • Confirm the company is licensed and insured — ask for a certificate before any crew enters the home.
  • Get an itemized written estimate, not a phone ballpark; walk-throughs surface hidden volume (attics, garages, basements).

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Is the quote all-in, or do dump fees and labor get added later?
  • Do you donate or consign usable items, and do I get receipts for donations?
  • Are you insured, and what happens if something is damaged?
  • How many crew members, and how long will the Crystal Lake job take?
  • Can you handle appliances, pianos, safes, or other heavy items?

Many Crystal Lake providers also handle estate planning attorneys and estate sales.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Crystal Lake?

Most full-house estate cleanouts in Crystal Lake run about $800 to $4,000, depending on home size, how much has to be removed, and McHenry County landfill or transfer-station fees. Almost every company listed above offers a free estimate, so it pays to get two or three.

Who pays for an estate cleanout?

Usually the estate itself, handled by the executor or the heirs. When the home is being sold, the cost is often paid from estate funds or netted out of the sale proceeds.

Do estate cleanout companies take furniture, appliances, and donations?

Yes. Most Crystal Lake providers haul furniture, appliances, and general junk, and many will donate or consign usable items for you and leave the home broom-swept.

How long does an estate cleanout take?

A smaller Crystal Lake home is often cleared in a single day; larger or packed estates usually take two to three days, including donation runs and consignment pickups.

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