5 Stress-Free Renovation Cleanup Tips
Tired of renovation mess? Discover how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? made cleanup a breeze. Ruth Largaespada shares her top tips for stress-free junk removal and a smooth renovation.
We teamed up with Ruth Largaespada (olivegreyavenue) to share her top tips on managing 'The Not-So-Pretty Side of Home Renovation’
Home renovations are exciting until you’re in the middle where everything is chaos and you can't yet see the light at the end of the tunnel. But it’s important to remember that there’s nothing like seeing your space transform into something you’ve dreamed of! When you're tackling a big project, the last thing you want to do is deal with piles of debris, old materials, and clutter. That’s where 1-800-GOT-JUNK? came to the rescue for us.
I’ve learned that one of the best renovation tips isn’t just about the design—it’s about dealing with the not-so-glamorous parts like the clean-up. If you’re planning a renovation, here’s how to keep things stress-free so you can focus on creating a home you love.
1. Plan for the Cleanup from the Start
It’s easy to get caught up in picking paint colors and tile samples, but trust me, planning for cleanup is just as important. Before demo day, figure out where all that old flooring, drywall, and random junk is going to go. Instead of letting it pile up and overwhelm you, have a junk removal service on standby to take care of it for you.
However, if you didn't plan ahead, it's ok, one of my favorite things about 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is that they can show up the same day to take care of your junk! Within hours, they can be at your door ready to work their magic.
2. Don’t Waste Time Moving Heavy Debris
When I was getting ready for the truck's arrival, I had the urge to clean up and organize before they arrived but I resisted because they told me not to worry about it. They do all the heavy lifting—I didn’t have to move a single thing. They told me to leave everything exactly where it was, and they took care of the rest. If you’re in the middle of a renovation, this is a game-changer because:
- You can keep working on your project while they haul everything away.
- No risk of injuring yourself from lifting heavy things.
- No ugly piles of junk sitting in your yard or driveway.
What truly blew my mind was how thorough they were with sweeping up after they were done. They truly went above and beyond.
3. Separate What Can Be Donated or Recycled
If you’re like me, you want to get rid of junk without feeling guilty about adding to the landfill. That’s another reason I loved working with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?—they recycle and donate whenever possible, making sure items get a second life instead of just being tossed.
If you’re renovating, consider setting aside items like old furniture, cabinets, or fixtures that could be donated. They’ll even handle that for you, so you don't have to think about a thing, which is a win-win.
4. Set a Realistic Timeline
One of the biggest renovation mistakes? Underestimating how long anything will take. It’s easy to think you’ll just “deal with it later,” but the mess adds up fast—especially when you’re deep in a project.
I found that having 1-800-GOT-JUNK? come halfway through and again at the end kept everything manageable and made the final cleanup a breeze.
If you’re planning a renovation, take a few minutes to map out when you’ll need junk removal, so you’re not left overwhelmed at the end.
5. Enjoy Your Finished Space—Without the Mess!
After all the hard work that goes into a home renovation, the last thing you want is to be left with a messy, cluttered space. Having a cleanup plan in place means you get to enjoy your newly updated home faster.
I can honestly say that bringing in 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was one of the best decisions I made during my renovation. Instead of spending days figuring out where to take everything, I got to focus on the fun part—styling, decorating, and actually enjoying the space I worked so hard to create.
So, if you’re tackling a renovation (or just need to get rid of a bunch of stuff!), do yourself a favor and call in the pros. It's one less thing to worry about, and trust me—you’ll be so glad you did.
A smooth renovation isn’t just about choosing the perfect countertops or paint colors—it’s also about managing the mess along the way. Having a plan for junk removal makes all the difference, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes it so easy.
If you’re in the middle of a reno or planning one soon, make cleanup stress-free by booking 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in advance. Your future self will thank you.
Frequently asked questions
We price based on how much space your items take up in the back of our truck, broken down into ⅛, ¼, ½, ¾ of a truckload, all the way up to a full truckload. Our trucks hold the equivalent of seven pickup trucks.
Our prices vary based on location and there is a minimum charge for our teams to remove your items, which is different in each location, based on a number of factors, including local disposal and recycling fees.
We offer single item pricing for certain items such as mattresses or TVs, sometimes this will be less than our minimum charge.
For materials that have a heavy cubic weight like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume that the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.
Watch us load up a truck to see how our standard pricing works!
If you need service weekly, monthly, or quarterly, we offer bulk pricing discounts. This gives you better value compared to common alternatives, such as dumpsters or less professional junk removal services.
Interested? Call our business account team at 1-888-475-3461 to discuss your needs as well as pricing options.
On the day of your appointment with us, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will give you a call or text 25-30 mins before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way.
Whether your business has a single location or multiple locations, we can create a custom junk removal solution that works for you. We can coordinate pickups at multiple locations at a local, regional, and national level. Rather than work with dozens of regional or local companies, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the jobs across all your locations.
Absolutely! We take large items all the time. As long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people, we'll be happy to take it away for you!
We work with all types of businesses and can handle any type of job - cleanouts, bulk item removal, general junk removal and even specific items like cardboard or pallets. We can take pretty much anything as long as it's not toxic or hazardous. We can remove your items from wherever they’re located, whether it’s your office, store, site or anywhere else—all you have to do is point!
Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.
While we don't quite service the entire map, we cover almost every greater metropolitan area across the US, Canada, and Australia. To see if we’re in your neighborhood, you can start a booking by entering your zip code here.
Our customer service center is open 24/7, so we’re here whenever you need us! While operating hours may vary in our franchise locations, we offer same-day and off-hours service, including weekends.
