Whether you're settling an estate, downsizing, or handling a foreclosure, here are 54 estate cleanout services covering Madison, Wisconsin. Most offer free on-site quotes. Madison-area services include 4 Senses House Cleaning, Touch of Europe Cleaning in Madison and Legacy Cleaning Services, LLC. Between them they cover hoarding cleanup, dumpster rental, storage containers and estate sales. 4 Senses House Cleaning is among the best reviewed, with a 4.9★ rating across 877 reviews. Madison sits in Dane County, Wisconsin. Nearby Wisconsin towns covered include Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Marion.
We currently track 25 estate cleanout and related providers serving Madison, WI in Dane County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 2,843 total reviews, and 19 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. 4 Senses House Cleaning is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 877 reviews.
What an estate cleanout costs in Madison
Price depends mostly on how much has to leave the home and where it goes. As a rough guide for the Madison area:
Job
Typical range
Studio / 1-bedroom or partial cleanout
$600–$1,900
2–3 bedroom full-house cleanout
$1,900–$4,400
4+ bedroom, packed, or hoarding cleanout
$4,400–$8,750+
These are planning estimates, not quotes — local Dane 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 Madison
Understand what drives the price: total volume, stairs, heavy items, and Dane County landfill or transfer-station fees.
Pin down the timeline — smaller Madison 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 Madison-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 Madison providers also handle hoarding cleanup, dumpster rental and storage containers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an estate cleanout cost in Madison?
Most full-house estate cleanouts in Madison run about $800 to $4,000, depending on home size, how much has to be removed, and Dane 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 Madison 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 Madison home is often cleared in a single day; larger or packed estates usually take two to three days, including donation runs and consignment pickups.
Estate cleanouts in Madison: what to know
How much does an estate cleanout cost in Madison?
Expect roughly $800–$4,000 for a full home cleanout in the Madison area, depending on home size, contents volume, and local landfill/transfer-station fees. Most companies above offer free estimates — get two or three quotes.
How fast can a cleanout happen?
Single-day cleanouts are common for smaller homes; larger estates typically take 2–3 days including donation runs and consignment pickups.
What else do these companies handle?
Most providers above also handle property cleanouts, foreclosure clean outs, whole house cleanouts, hoarding cleanup, and home cleanouts for landlords and realtors in the Madison area.