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Estate Cleanout Services in Gloucester, MA

These 8 estate cleanout companies cover Gloucester, MA — hauling, donation drop-offs, and broom-clean turnover for a sale or move. Reach out for on-site estimates. Providers serving Gloucester include Cape Ann Auction, Lucy Dowd Law LLC and Babson Law Office. Between them they cover estate planning attorneys and estate auctions. Cape Ann Auction is among the best reviewed, with a 5.0★ rating across 108 reviews. Gloucester sits in Essex County, Massachusetts. Nearby Massachusetts towns covered include Boston, Worcester and Great Barrington.

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1. Cape Ann Auction Estate Auctions

★ 5.0 (108 reviews) · 159 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

2. Lucy Dowd Law LLC Estate Planning Attorneys

33 Commercial St

3. Babson Law Office Estate Planning Attorneys

58 Middle St

4. The Sullivan Firm PC Estate Planning Attorneys

46 Middle St

5. Smart Family Trusts Estate Planning Attorneys

46 Middle St

6. Seaside Legal Solutions Estate Planning Attorneys

123 Main St

7. Cannon Murray Law Estate Planning Attorneys

224 Washington St

8. BidAmount Asian & Chinese Art News - Auction News Estate Auctions

185 Main St

Estate cleanouts in Gloucester, MA: a local guide

We currently track 8 estate cleanout and related providers serving Gloucester, MA in Essex County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 5.0★ from 108 total reviews, and 1 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Cape Ann Auction is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 108 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Gloucester

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

  • For sensitive jobs, ask about biohazard or hoarding experience and whether they screen for valuables and documents.
  • Request references or recent reviews from Gloucester-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).
  • Ask how they handle donations and consignment — a good crew offsets your cost by rehoming or reselling usable items.

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 Gloucester job take?
  • Can you handle appliances, pianos, safes, or other heavy items?

Many Gloucester providers also handle estate planning attorneys and estate auctions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Gloucester?

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