At some point, you’ll likely need junk removal services, particularly when you need to do a spring cleaning or you intend to move. However, there are other times when you may need junk removal due to a serious, unexpected emergency or catastrophe.
Let’s explore some emergency reasons you’ll need junk removal.
Fire
One of the number one reasons you may need emergency junk removal is after a fire. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, home fires between 2013 and 2022 resulted in billions in losses from property damage from close to 400,000 homes. In many of these instances, the homeowner may have needed to get junk removal.
If you have a fire in your home and plan to rebuild the damaged area of the home, you will likely need to hire a junk removal company to help eliminate debris from the fire.
Storm Damage
Besides damage from a fire, another type of emergency junk removal you may need is for storm damage.
Hurricane
Although Michigan isn’t prone to hurricanes as much as coastal states, there are times where tropical depressions may hit the area and cause storm damage. Such storms may cause high winds and rains which can damage roofs, shatter glass, and cause leaks. In homes that incur such damage, it is necessary to remove water damaged flooring, furniture, drywall, and other damaged items. A junk removal company may be able to help with such tasks.
Tornado
While Michigan may not see many hurricanes, tornadoes are much more common. This state may have upwards of 15 tornadoes a year leaving tons of damage in its wake. If your home sustains plenty of damage from such storms, you may need the help of a junk removal company to help with cleanup.
Flood
Another type of damage you may have to clean up from is flood damage. While many flood emergencies may occur as a result of a storm, some may occur due to problems with plumbing or landscaping in your home. For instance, if it gets too cold in your home, your sink pipes may burst which could lead to a flood. Or, you may have a landscaping issue in which water that gets on your property isn’t draining properly and instead is flooding your foundation. Such water damage will require cleanup.
The type of flood cleanup will vary. In some cases, you may have water damaged furniture or drywall. In other cases, depending on how long the water has remained on the property, you may need mold remediation.
In a few cases, damages from flooding may be so severe that neither cleanup or mold remediation is possible. Some homeowners may have to move from homes that have dangerous black mold, which may cause severe health issues. If you have flood damage, make sure the junk removal company you work with works with clients who have mold-covered junk.
Death of a Loved One
An unexpected emergency that no one is ever ready for is the death of a loved one. While many family members may keep furniture, clothing, and other items of their deceased loved ones as a way to remember them, there are instances when this is not possible. As a result, you may need to hire a junk removal company for an estate clean out to help remove these items from your home or a home that you must sell belonging to a deceased loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do junk removal companies charge more for emergency removal services?
Every company charges different rates. For accurate pricing, it is best to contact your local junk removal company for a written quote.
Does a junk removal company provide mold remediation services?
Some junk removal companies do. If you need such services, it is a good idea to hire a company that includes such services. When hiring a junk removal company, it is best to make them aware that your junk may be covered in mold since they may not be able to perform such tasks if they don’t have a crew to handle them.
Will a junk removal company remove my junk that is infested with bed bugs?
Although this is a serious emergency and most junk removal companies pride themselves on removing just about anything, some draw the line when it comes to bed bugs. If your junk has been treated by a pest control company for bed bugs, they may remove the infested items. However, some companies will not accept such items. Check with your local junk removal company to ensure they do accept items that have bed bugs.
Do you have an emergency that requires junk removal?
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