A storage unit is easy to forget about until the monthly charge shows up again, and easy to keep paying for long after the stuff inside stopped mattering. Clearing one out is its own kind of project — different from a house, but just as doable once you have a plan.
Why storage units end up needing a cleanout
Most storage units accumulate for one of a few reasons: overflow from a move that never got sorted, belongings from a downsizing that got "dealt with later," or a unit inherited along with an estate. In all three cases, the unit tends to sit longer than intended simply because it's out of sight.
Before you cancel the unit
Do a quick pass for anything important before a full cleanout — documents, valuables, or anything sentimental that got boxed up and forgotten. It's easy to assume you remember what's in a unit you haven't opened in years, and just as easy to be wrong.
What we can do at a storage facility
We regularly clear units directly on-site, including at gated facilities — we just need access arranged ahead of time, whether that's a gate code, a unit code, or coordination through the facility office. Most facilities expect the unit left broom-clean once it's empty, which we handle as part of the job.
Combining a storage unit with a home or estate cleanout
If the unit is tied to a larger project — clearing a home alongside it, or working through an inherited estate — we can treat it as one coordinated job or handle each separately, depending on timing and access. Our estate cleanout checklist covers how storage units typically factor into that process, and our estate cleanout service handles both together when needed.
What it costs in Englewood
Storage units are priced the same way as everything else — by trailer space. A moderately full 10x10 unit usually falls in the 3/8 to 1/2 load range, roughly $275 to $350, while a unit packed floor to ceiling runs higher. Text a few photos, or just describe the unit size and how full it is, and we'll send back a real estimate.
Common questions
Storage unit cleanout FAQ
Can you clear out a storage unit directly at the facility?
Yes — we regularly do full storage unit cleanouts on-site, including units at gated facilities, as long as we have access arranged ahead of time.
Do I need to be present, or can I just give you the gate code?
As long as access is arranged — a gate code, a unit code, or coordination with the facility office — we can complete the cleanout without you needing to be there in person.
How is pricing different for a storage unit versus a house?
It isn't — storage units are priced the same way, by how much of our trailer the contents fill. A small unit clears for close to our $100 minimum; a fully packed larger unit runs higher.
What if the storage unit came with an inherited estate?
That's common — we handle storage units as part of estate cleanouts regularly, and can coordinate the unit and the home as one project or two separate visits, whichever fits your timeline.
Do storage facilities require the unit to be swept out completely?
Most facilities expect the unit left broom-clean before you turn in the keys or close the account — worth confirming with your specific facility, since requirements vary.
How much does a typical 10x10 storage unit cleanout cost in Englewood?
A moderately full 10x10 unit usually falls in the 3/8 to 1/2 load range, roughly $275 to $350, though a unit packed floor to ceiling runs higher.
Reclaim your space today
Call or text 303-990-1812 for a free estimate — let us haul your stress away.