Making Your Junk Removal Appointment Seamless
You've finally decided to clear out the clutter and booked an appointment with Lawton Junk Removal. Congratulations on taking the first step toward a cleaner, more organized home! While our team handles all the heavy lifting and loading, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare for our arrival that will make the process as fast and efficient as possible.
1. Identify Everything That Needs to Go
The most important step is knowing exactly what you want us to take. It's surprisingly common for customers to add "just one more thing" while we're loading the truck. While we are always happy to accommodate extra items, significant additions might change the volume estimate. Take a walk through your house, garage, and yard the day before we arrive. Use sticky notes or painters tape to clearly mark items that are designated for removal, especially if you won't be the one supervising the pickup.
2. Clear a Path
Our crew is experienced in safely navigating bulky furniture through tight spaces, but you can help protect your home by clearing the exit route. Remove small rugs that could cause trips, prop open interior doors, and move fragile items (like vases, picture frames, or small side tables) out of the hallway. If we are carrying a heavy sleeper sofa down the stairs, a clear path ensures the safety of our team and prevents accidental damage to your walls.
3. Consolidate Smaller Items
If you have a lot of small, loose items - like old toys, kitchen gadgets, or garage debris - it's incredibly helpful if they are bagged or boxed up before we arrive. You don't need to buy expensive moving boxes; heavy-duty contractor trash bags work perfectly. Bagging smaller items speeds up the loading process significantly compared to carrying out dozens of loose objects by hand.
4. Separate Hazardous Materials
As a reminder, there are certain hazardous materials that junk removal companies legally cannot transport or dispose of. This includes wet paint, motor oil, gasoline, household chemicals, pesticides, and biohazards. If you have a pile of junk in the garage, please ensure these hazardous items are separated from the rest of the debris so we don't accidentally load them.
5. Empty Appliances and Furniture
If we are hauling away a refrigerator or freezer, please ensure all food has been removed. If we are taking an old dresser or filing cabinet, please empty all the drawers. Furniture is heavy enough empty, and transporting furniture with loose items rattling around inside can be dangerous and unpredictable.
Relax and Let Us Do the Work
Once you've done these simple preparations, all that's left to do is point! You don't need to drag items to the curb or bring them downstairs. Our full-service crew will do all the physical labor. We'll give you a final, firm estimate when we arrive, and once approved, we'll get to work making your junk disappear.