Need help with a cluttered or hoarded house in Charleston? We list 23 local hoarding cleanup companies serving Charleston and nearby South Carolina communities, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Charleston-area services include Black Dog Junk Removal, The Cleaning Crew Charleston and Family Trash dumpsters. Between them they cover dumpster rental, biohazard & trauma cleaning, junk removal and hoarding cleanup. Black Dog Junk Removal is among the best reviewed, with a 5.0★ rating across 331 reviews. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Nearby South Carolina towns covered include Columbia, Duncan and Easley.
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We currently track 23 hoarding cleanup and biohazard companies serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.9★ from 1,184 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Black Dog Junk Removal is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 331 reviews.
Rough planning ranges for the Charleston area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Light / single-room declutter | $550–$1,700 |
| Moderate whole-home cleanup | $1,700–$5,600 |
| Severe or biohazard-level cleanup | $5,600–$16,800+ |
These are planning estimates, not quotes — severity, biohazard remediation, and Charleston County disposal fees drive the price. Reputable crews give a free, discreet on-site assessment first.
Many Charleston listings also handle estate cleanouts, junk removal, biohazard cleaning, and post-cleanup sanitizing.
Charleston hoarding cleanups vary widely: roughly $500 to $1,500 for a single room, $1,500 to $5,000 for a moderate whole-home job, and $5,000 and up for severe or biohazard-level situations. Most companies give a free, discreet on-site assessment first.
Sometimes. If hoarding led to covered damage such as water, mold, or pests, a homeowner's policy may help, though the cleanup itself often is not covered. Ask the company, since many help document the job for a claim.
Reputable Charleston crews are trained and insured for biohazards like mold, waste, and sharps, and will sanitize the home after removal. Always confirm this before hiring.
Beyond hauling, good hoarding crews work compassionately, sort and protect valuables and documents, and can coordinate with family or care providers. It is about the person, not just the property.
Expect roughly $1,000–$5,000 for a moderately hoarded (Level 2–3) home in the Charleston area, and $10,000+ for severe Level 4–5 situations involving biohazards. Cost tracks volume, severity, and local disposal fees — most companies above offer free on-site assessments.
A few cluttered rooms can often be cleared in a day; a fully hoarded house typically takes 2–7 days including sorting, hauling, and deep cleaning.
Reputable hoarding cleanup crews use unmarked or neutral vehicles on request, work respectfully with the homeowner, and never throw anything away without permission. Most providers above also handle junk removal, deep cleaning, biohazard remediation, and full house cleanouts in the Charleston area.
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