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Estate Cleanout Services in Urbandale, IA

These 6 estate cleanout companies cover Urbandale, IA — hauling, donation drop-offs, and broom-clean turnover for a sale or move. Reach out for on-site estimates. Among the Urbandale listings are Richie Bros Junk Removal, Iowa Land Company and Ann M. Hartz CPA and Associates. Between them they cover estate auctions, junk removal, estate planning attorneys and estate sales. Richie Bros Junk Removal is among the best reviewed, with a 5.0★ rating across 292 reviews. Urbandale sits in Polk County, Iowa. Nearby Iowa towns covered include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Vinton.

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1. Richie Bros Junk Removal Junk Removal

★ 5.0 (292 reviews) · 4517 76th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA

2. Iowa Land Company Estate Auctions

★ 4.9 (90 reviews) · 2540 106th St Ste 201, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA

3. Ann M. Hartz CPA and Associates Estate Planning Attorneys

7109 Hickman Rd

4. Things Tag Sales Estate Sales

7611 Douglas Ave

5. Sj Phoenix Auctions, Llc Estate Auctions

8609 Hickman Rd

6. The Auction Zone Estate Auctions

4245 109th St

Estate cleanouts in Urbandale, IA: a local guide

We currently track 6 estate cleanout and related providers serving Urbandale, IA in Polk County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 5.0★ from 382 total reviews, and 2 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Richie Bros Junk Removal is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 292 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Urbandale

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

  • Understand what drives the price: total volume, stairs, heavy items, and Polk County landfill or transfer-station fees.
  • Pin down the timeline — smaller Urbandale homes are often one day; larger estates run two to three with donation runs.
  • 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 Urbandale-area jobs, and check how the company responds to criticism.

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 Urbandale providers also handle estate auctions, junk removal and estate planning attorneys.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Urbandale?

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