How to Choose the Right Junk Removal Company

 

We all have or have had junk in our lives; that old tube TV that finally died, the microwave that stopped working all of a sudden, the couch that your dog chewed up while you were out of the house, or all that stuff you inherited that you have no real use for. 

Sometimes getting rid of stuff is as simple as boxing it up and taking it to the thrift store for donations. But there comes a time when you will end up with so much stuff that it becomes overwhelming, or maybe the donation center deemed your stuff as junk and won’t accept it. What do you do with all that stuff? 

When the junk piles up, sometimes the best thing to do is to call your local junk removal company. But with so many junk removal companies to choose from, how do you make sure you are choosing the right one? Here are a few tips on how to choose the right junk removal service.

What to look for in a Junk Removal Service?

Check if they are a registered business: Before you choose a junk service, you will want to make sure they are a registered business. Anytime you invite a junk removal company in your home it is vital that you make sure they are legitimate. There are many junk services that are not actually registered with the government. This means you are accepting liability for any potential damage to your home as well as fines if they are caught illegally dumping. Avoid junk companies with cheap pricing. It may seem like a good deal, but as the saying goes, “if it’s too good to be true, it usually is”. Legitimate junk companies have to take into consideration registration fees, insurance, dumping fees, and more, in addition to wear and tear on their vehicle, fuel, and of course their time and expertise in making sure your stuff is removed without any damage to your home, and recycled, donated, or dumped properly. One way to check if the service you are considering is a legitimate junk removal company is by searching for them on the Secretary of State Website.

Make sure they are insured: Many junk services are not insured. To guarantee your property is protected, you will want to choose a junk company that has insurance. Insurance protects your property as well as providing protection against liability if the people removing your heavy furniture, appliances, or other junk injure themselves during the job. The last thing you want is to be stuck with a hefty bill, all in the name of trying to save a little. It is better to pay a little more, and guarantee the job will be completed by professionals, and that you are covered in case of an accident.

Decide what is important to you: As the consumer, you get to choose where you spend your money. Choosing a junk service that aligns with your morals is something you should consider. Many junk services are not eco friendly, and the cheap ones are likely illegally dumping. Have you ever driven by a random beat up couch, or appliance on the side of the road? Illegal dumping is to blame. You can combat illegal dumping and keep our cities clean, and junk free by choosing the right junk removal service.

Choose local: If you want to save a little bit of money, while still choosing a junk service that is registered and insured, choose a local junk company. There are many local junk services that are just as professional, and a lot of times, much more reliable, and easy to work with then the bigger corporations. You can also feel good supporting a junk service that is from your city, especially if they are family owned. If you are going to hire a junk service, why not support a local family at the same time?

How to find a Junk Removal Service?

Now that you know what to look for, how do you search for a junk removal service?

Google: Google is probably the most well-known option for searching for a junk removal service. When searching on google, you can be specific with your search, such as: Local Family-Owned Junk Removal Service, or Junk Removal Orange County, or you can also be more generic and just type: junk service, remove couch, appliance removal company, junk removal near me, junk business, remove junk, local hauling service; the list goes on. If you heard about a junk company that your friend or family recommended you could also just type in their name, such as Platinum Bucket Junk Removal, and they should be at the top of the page.

Yelp: Yelp is another popular website for searching junk removal companies. Many people like yelp, because Yelp is the most trusted source for reviews. You can get the opinion of real customers that used their junk removal service and what their experience was. Yelp diligently checks to verify views to limit any potential fake reviews which means you can trust the rating of the junk removal businesses on there.

Facebook: Another place you can search for a junk removal business is on Facebook. Facebook is great because you can find posts straight from the junk company and also comments from customers who have used their junk service. Facebook is also a great place to ask you peers for advice on what Junk removal company to hire. You’ll still want to do your research to make sure the junk service recommended is a registered business and has insurance, but your peers' opinions can be a good place to start.

NextDoor: Nextdoor is a great site for finding junk removal businesses that your neighbors recommend. You can post, asking for recommendations and then search the junk companies recommended to you on the Secretary of State website, google and yelp to help you decide which junk removal service you want to use.

Give them a call: Once you have decided which junk removal service or services you want to use, give them a call. While it may be tempting to book online, calling is the quickest and easiest way to book your junk removal appointment. Calling also allows you to get a feel for who the junk removal company is. Oftentimes you can tell how quick, easy and reliable the junk removal service is by how kind, and professional they sound over the phone. To save time, you can book your free junk estimate over the phone. Typically junk companies can remove all your junk, the same day they arrive for your junk estimate.

With so many companies to choose from, choosing a junk removal service can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. If you follow these easy steps, you can rest assured that the junk removal company you choose will be a great choice. 

If you live in Orange County, CA, Platinum Bucket Junk Removal is a great choice for people who want to support a local, and family-owned business, that is also registered, insured, and has 5 stars reviews on Yelp and Google. Platinum Bucket Junk Removal offers free in person estimates and can oftentimes remove all your junk that same day. Being local to Lake Forest, Platinum Bucket, cares about Orange County and keeping it clean. "Put it in the bucket!"