1. Initial Consultation: Our specialists conduct a thorough walk-through assessment of the property, documenting items of potential value and discussing your specific needs and timelines.
2. Customized Proposal: Following the consultation, we provide a detailed written proposal outlining our services, fees, and estimated timeline for completion.
3. Sorting and Evaluation: Our team separates the property into three streams: items for auction or the showroom, items suitable for charitable donation, and materials for recycling or disposal. Identifying valuable items helps clients realize as much value as possible from the contents of the property.
4. Professional Removal: Our courteous, uniformed staff handles all aspects of the removal process with care and efficiency.
5. Final Cleaning: We leave the property in broom-clean condition, ready for the next stage in your process, whether that's sale, renovation, or new occupancy.

• Sold. Furniture, art, jewelry, tools, collectibles and anything else with a market goes to a Hughes auction or our showroom. Proceeds reduce your cleanout cost. Our team regularly finds items in cleanouts that the family had written off entirely.
• Donated. Usable household goods, clothing and furniture without auction value go to charitable organizations we work with year after year. You receive documentation of the donations.
• Removed. Genuine junk and debris is recycled or disposed of properly. This is usually a fraction of the total, not the whole house.

Compare the three routes in our guide to estate cleanouts versus junk removal versus an estate sale.

• Decades of Experience: With over 45 years serving the Los Angeles area, we've developed efficient systems for handling estates of all sizes and complexity levels.
• Transparent Pricing: We provide clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or surprises.
• Environmental Responsibility: Our commitment to sustainability means we divert as much as possible from landfills through our extensive network of auction buyers, charitable organizations, and recycling partners.
• Auction Expertise: As experienced auctioneers, we can identify valuable items that might otherwise be overlooked, potentially offsetting some of your cleanout costs.
• Full Service Options: Beyond cleanouts, we offer complementary services including appraisals, estate sales, online auctions, and targeted marketing for specialty collections.
• Compassionate Approach: We recognize that estate cleanouts often occur during emotionally challenging times, and our team approaches each project with appropriate sensitivity and discretion.