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Estate Cleanout Services in Gurnee, IL

These 7 estate cleanout companies cover Gurnee, IL — hauling, donation drop-offs, and broom-clean turnover for a sale or move. Reach out for on-site estimates. Gurnee-area services include Ideal Rolloff Services Inc, Lodestar Auctions and Aapril Tax Service Inc. Between them they cover estate planning attorneys, dumpster rental and estate auctions. Ideal Rolloff Services Inc is among the best reviewed, with a 5.0★ rating across 6 reviews. Gurnee sits in Lake County, Illinois. Nearby Illinois towns covered include Chicago, Aurora and Hamilton.

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1. Ideal Rolloff Services Inc Dumpster Rental

★ 5.0 (6 reviews) · 3600 Pacific Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA

2. Lodestar Auctions Estate Auctions

★ 4.2 (5 reviews) · 5110 Red Pine Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA

3. Aapril Tax Service Inc Estate Planning Attorneys

4949 Grand Ave

4. Cote Wright Tax & Accounting Estate Planning Attorneys

5455 Grand Ave

5. Barbara J. Swanson Law Estate Planning Attorneys

4473 Old Grand Ave

6. Martin & Mennecke Estate Planning Attorneys

4212 Old Grand Ave

7. America Hill Tax Services Estate Planning Attorneys

223 N IL-21

Estate cleanouts in Gurnee, IL: a local guide

We currently track 7 estate cleanout and related providers serving Gurnee, IL in Lake County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 11 total reviews, and 1 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Ideal Rolloff Services Inc is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 6 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Gurnee

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

  • 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).
  • Ask how they handle donations and consignment — a good crew offsets your cost by rehoming or reselling usable items.
  • Understand what drives the price: total volume, stairs, heavy items, and Lake County landfill or transfer-station fees.
  • Pin down the timeline — smaller Gurnee homes are often one day; larger estates run two to three with donation runs.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Can you handle appliances, pianos, safes, or other heavy items?
  • Do you recycle or dispose of electronics and hazardous materials properly?
  • Will you sweep and tidy the property when the cleanout is finished?
  • Can you work around a probate timeline or a realtor's listing date?
  • Is the quote all-in, or do dump fees and labor get added later?

Many Gurnee providers also handle estate planning attorneys, dumpster rental and estate auctions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Gurnee?

Most full-house estate cleanouts in Gurnee run about $800 to $4,000, depending on home size, how much has to be removed, and Lake 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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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