Garage & Basement Cleanouts in Lakewood, OH
Lakewood's century homes come with century basements — low-ceilinged, stone-walled, and full. We clear them by truck volume, so you pay for what actually leaves, not an hourly meter: a few items to a full truckload, hauled up the stairs and gone in one visit.
Detached garages off Lakewood's rear alleys get the same treatment, including the tight-access ones a full-size truck can't reach — we stage and carry instead.
Garage & Basement Cleanout Pricing
Priced by the truck space your items actually fill.
- Single large item / small load: $149–$249
- Quarter truckload: $249–$399
- Half truckload: $399–$599
- Full truckload: $699–$1,099
All-in: labor, hauling, and disposal included in the quoted number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a basement cleanout cost in Lakewood?
Priced by truck volume: $149–$249 for a small load, $249–$399 for a quarter truck, $399–$599 for a half, and $699–$1,099 for a full truckload — labor, stairs, hauling, and disposal all included. Most Lakewood basement clear-outs land in the quarter-to-half range.
Can you work in a low-ceiling, stone-foundation Lakewood basement?
Yes — that's the default basement here, not the exception. We come equipped for narrow stairs, low headroom, and moisture-damaged items, and we sweep the floor when it's empty.
Do you clear detached garages off the back alleys?
Yes. Where the truck can't reach the garage door, we stage and carry — the quote covers the access, so an alley garage doesn't cost extra surprises.
What about paint cans and chemicals we find down there?
Household hazardous waste isn't legal for us to haul with general junk. The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District runs a household hazardous waste program for exactly this — we'll separate those items and point you at the county drop-off.
Can you do a cleanout while I'm at work?
Yes, with a key or lockbox handoff and a walkthrough beforehand of what stays and goes. You get photos and an itemized invoice the same day.
Do you take old water tanks, dehumidifiers, and basement appliances?
Yes — a water heater is $199 and a dehumidifier $149 (Freon recovery included), and they can fold into the volume price when part of a full cleanout.
How long does a garage or basement cleanout take?
Most are done in two to four hours in a single visit. A packed double garage or a hoarding-level basement can run longer — we'll say so at the quote, not midway.
What gets donated versus dumped?
Usable tools, furniture, and household goods route to donation first — Goodwill on Madison Avenue and the Habitat ReStore both take Lakewood drop-offs — and scrap metal is recycled. Landfill is the remainder, not the default.
Related Services
- Hoarding Cleanouts in Lakewood
- Garage Cleanout (all cities)
- Basement Cleanout (all cities)
- All Lakewood Junk Removal
- Lakewood Local Guide
Call us: (216) 673-0678 — Available Mon–Sat 8am–8pm