Who Can I Hire to Clean Out My Garage?

This article was created using automation technology and thoroughly fact-checked and edited by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

If you're asking whether you can hire someone to clean out your garage, the answer is yes. You can hire a house cleaning service for deep cleaning, a cleaning service that also specializes in organization for larger projects, and a junk removal service if disposal is not included. Verify licensing and insurance, read reviews or request references, compare quotes, and get a written contract outlining scope, pricing, and payment timing.

Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning and Organizing Service to Clean Out a Garage

Hiring a cleaning and organizing service keeps a garage clean-out efficient and thorough. These pros categorize items into keep, donate, and discard piles, then sweep, dust, and wash down surfaces once clutter is cleared. Some services assist with removing trash and recycling from your property. Choosing a service that handles both organization and deep cleaning helps you rethink layout and maximizes your garage’s usable space.

Consider these reasons to hire a pro:

• One coordinated team manages sorting and cleaning from start to finish.

• Pros bring equipment suited for floors, walls, windows, and ceilings.

• Clear keep, donate, and discard system streamlines decisions and progress.

• Space planning helps reorganize shelves, tools, and storage bins effectively.

• Thorough cleaning reduces cobwebs, dust, and grime after decluttering.

• Some services help remove trash and recycling from your property.

• You save weekends and reduce physical strain from heavy lifting.

• Defined scope and timeline hold everyone accountable to expectations.

• Professional guidance prevents re-cluttering by assigning clear storage zones.

• Surfaces get washed down after hauling so the space is genuinely refreshed.

Can I Hire a Junk Removal Service for a Garage Clean-Out?

If your cleaning pro doesn't handle disposal, hire a junk removal service to haul away items. Junk haulers manage heavy lifting and know how to dispose of items you cannot leave curbside, including outdated electronics and hazardous materials like paint strippers. However, they focus on removal rather than organizing and deep cleaning. You may still need a cleaner or organizer to finish the job. Choose based on your project scope. If you have a large volume of unwanted items or heavy debris, you might want to consider junk haulers near you to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.

How Do Pros Clean Out a Garage?

Pros follow a clear process that combines planning, sorting, removal, cleaning, and reorganization:

1. Define goals and assess scope (cleaning only vs. organizing and deep cleaning).

2. Inventory and sort items into keep, donate, and discard piles..

3. Remove and haul unwanted items—schedule junk removal if disposal is not included.

4. Sweep, remove dust and cobwebs, and scrub floors, walls, windows, and ceilings.

5. Reorganize shelves, tools, and bins to maximize space.

6. Get a receipt and complete payment per contract.

How Much Does Cleaning Out a Garage Cost?

Costs to clean out a garage vary based on the volume of items to move and haul away, the type of materials, and local disposal fees. Homeowners pay between $60 and $700 for junk removal, with average costs of $240. These costs don't cover organization, which is priced at $530 on average.