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Estate Cleanout Services in Charleston, SC

Need a full-house cleanout in Charleston? We list 57 local estate cleanout companies serving Charleston and surrounding South Carolina communities, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Charleston-area services include Black Dog Junk Removal, The Cleaning Crew Charleston and Family Trash dumpsters. Between them they cover dumpster rental, biohazard & after-death cleaning, storage containers and estate planning attorneys. Black Dog Junk Removal is among the best reviewed, with a 5.0★ rating across 331 reviews. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Nearby South Carolina towns covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. Black Dog Junk Removal Junk Removal

★ 5.0 (331 reviews) · 2013 Bees Ferry Rd Ste B, Charleston, SC 29414, USA

2. The Cleaning Crew Charleston Hoarding Cleanup

★ 4.9 (254 reviews) · 128 Columbus St Apt 423, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

3. Family Trash dumpsters Dumpster Rental

★ 5.0 (88 reviews) · 1471 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

4. Happy Cans Hoarding Cleanup

★ 4.9 (85 reviews) · 22 Eton Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

5. On Scene Roofing & Restoration Biohazard & After-Death Cleaning

★ 5.0 (79 reviews) · 1662 Savannah Hwy Ste 340, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

6. Eveon Containers Storage Containers

★ 4.6 (204 reviews) · 701 E Bay St Ste 518, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

7. Paul Davis Restoration of Charleston Biohazard & After-Death Cleaning

★ 4.7 (196 reviews) · 419 Jessen Ln, Charleston, SC 29492, USA

8. New Age Dumpsters Dumpster Rental

★ 5.0 (61 reviews) · 1725-A Signal Point Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

9. SERVPRO of South & West Charleston Biohazard & After-Death Cleaning

★ 5.0 (33 reviews) · 525 Folly Rd Ste 212, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

10. Clean Residential Services Charleston Estate Cleanout

★ 4.4 (34 reviews) · 937 Wappoo Rd Ste 1, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

11. Brute Enterprises LLC Storage Containers

★ 5.0 (23 reviews) · 335 Geddes Ave, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

12. HAY AUCTION SERVICES Estate Auctions

★ 4.6 (16 reviews) · 1533 Folly Rd BUILDING B, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

13. Lowcountry Litter Lifters Dumpster Rental

★ 5.0 (12 reviews) · 1147 Shoreham Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

14. Container Salvage Co. Storage Containers

★ 4.9 (7 reviews) · 2724 Carner Ave, Charleston, SC 29405, USA

15. Mightrex Porta Potty Rental Charleston Storage Containers

★ 5.0 (6 reviews) · 145 King St #819, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

16. Ready Set Junk Junk Removal

★ 5.0 (5 reviews) · 454 Deanna Ln, Charleston, SC 29492, USA

17. Kohtsu Dumpsters Dumpster Rental

★ 5.0 (4 reviews) · 9 St Michaels Alley, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

18. Safeshine Mold Removal Biohazard & After-Death Cleaning

★ 5.0 (2 reviews) · 850 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

19. Iron Auction Group LLC Estate Auctions

★ 4.0 (8 reviews) · 669 Marina Dr Ste B2, Charleston, SC 29492, USA

20. Antique Estate Liquidation of Charleston Estate Sales

4 Avondale Ave, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

21. Total Estate Sales Estate Sales

221 Millcreek Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

22. Cipolla Cox, LLC Estate Planning Attorneys

125 Wappoo Creek Dr

23. Bostic Law Group, PA Estate Planning Attorneys

2236 Ashley Point Dr

24. Palmetto Tax Service Estate Planning Attorneys

831 Folly Rd

25. Tri County Elder Law Elder Law Attorneys

930 Folly Rd

Estate cleanouts in Charleston, SC: a local guide

We currently track 25 estate cleanout and related providers serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 1,448 total reviews, and 17 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Black Dog Junk Removal is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 331 reviews.

What an estate cleanout costs in Charleston

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

JobTypical range
Studio / 1-bedroom or partial cleanout$550–$1,700
2–3 bedroom full-house cleanout$1,700–$3,900
4+ bedroom, packed, or hoarding cleanout$3,900–$7,850+

These are planning estimates, not quotes — local Charleston 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 Charleston

  • 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 Charleston County landfill or transfer-station fees.
  • Pin down the timeline — smaller Charleston 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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 Charleston job take?
  • Can you handle appliances, pianos, safes, or other heavy items?
  • Do you recycle or dispose of electronics and hazardous materials properly?

Many Charleston providers also handle dumpster rental, biohazard & after-death cleaning and storage containers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an estate cleanout cost in Charleston?

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