Cincinnati Hoarding Cleanup
for a Fresh Start
Compassionate, non-judgmental hoarding cleanup and biohazard remediation. We restore more than homes. We restore peace of mind for families across Ohio.
Confidential helpline answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — 1-888-577-7206
Hoarding Is a Disorder, Not a Character Flaw
Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition, and treating it like laziness or stubbornness is the fastest way to make a cleanup fail. Our crews are trained in the psychology behind it, which is why we work at the client’s pace and never force a decision about what stays.
We accommodate all five levels of the Clutter-Hoarding Scale, from a pack-rat home that simply got away from someone to Level 5 conditions with structural safety concerns and heavy biohazards. Where a property has crossed into biohazard remediation territory, we work OSHA compliant, with containment, protective equipment, and regulated medical waste disposal through a contracted facility. Trauma-informed cleanup is not a marketing phrase here, it is the operating method. Our library of hoarding and biohazard guides explains each part of that work in plain language.
The founder of this brand, Cory Chalmers, is a featured expert on A&E’s “Hoarders” and has spent three decades on this work. Locally, Heidi and Bob have run the Ohio branch for more than 24 years. Between the two, over 10,000 families have been helped nationwide and more than 500 Ohio homes have been restored.
Two things separate us from junk removal. The first is valuables recovery: every item is sorted before anything leaves, and we routinely return cash, jewelry, financial documents, and photographs that families had given up on. The second is insurance claim coordination, because most people do not realize their homeowners policy may cover a large part of this, and we handle that conversation with the carrier for you.
You Are Not the First Family to Face This
These are the situations Ohio families call us about every week. None of them are a reason to feel ashamed.
Clutter you cannot face alone
Years of accumulation fill rooms, block exits, and make the house unsafe. It is far past what a weekend and a dumpster can fix.
We clear, sort, and restore an entire hoarded three-bedroom home in about 2 to 3 days.
Biohazards that are genuinely dangerous
Mold, animal waste, bodily fluids, and pests create real health risks that ordinary cleaning supplies and a mask cannot handle safely.
We use OSHA-compliant protocols, PPE, containment, and licensed medical waste disposal.
The weight of grief and shame
An unattended death or an extreme hoard carries trauma and stigma. Families worry about being judged and about a loved one being shamed.
Our crews are trained in the psychology of hoarding and work with dignity, never ultimatums.
No idea what it costs or who pays
Nobody plans for this. Most people have no reference point for pricing and no idea whether insurance will help at all.
Free on-site or photo estimates, plus claim help and programs covering up to $1,000.
Hoarding Cleanup, Biohazard & Trauma Cleaning Services
From sensitive hoarding recovery to emergency biohazard remediation, our trained technicians manage every detail so you do not have to.
From $3,000 Biohazard & Trauma Scene Cleanup
OSHA-compliant cleanup of blood, bodily fluids, and trauma scenes with discretion and regulated medical-waste disposal.
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From $3,000 Unattended Death Cleanup
Discreet decomposition and odor remediation after an unattended death, with coroner coordination and full restoration.
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From $3,000 Crime Scene Cleanup
Discreet, compliant remediation of crime and suicide scenes with medical-waste disposal and law-enforcement coordination.
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From $3,000 Animal Waste Cleanup
Safe removal and decontamination of animal feces, urine, and rodent droppings, including hantavirus and zoonotic-pathogen risks.
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From $1,500 Odor & Smoke Removal
Molecular odor and cigarette-smoke removal for homes, apartments, and multi-tenant properties, not masking.
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From $1,000 Infection Control & Disinfection
EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfection for disease outbreaks, commercial spaces, and contaminated properties.
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Not Just Cleanup. Restoration.
We are the Ohio team trained in both the psychology of hoarding and the science of biohazard remediation. That difference changes everything.
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Psychologically trained, not just muscle
Our crews understand hoarding disorder. We work alongside clients at their pace, never forcing decisions or triggering anxiety, which is why the results last after we leave.
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Nothing important gets thrown away
We sort through every item and recover lost jewelry, cash, financial documents, family photographs, and irreplaceable keepsakes. Blind junk removal loses all of that.
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Nationally recognized authority
Founded by Cory Chalmers, a featured expert on A&E’s "Hoarders," and operated locally by Heidi and Bob with deep roots in the Cincinnati community and 24+ years on the job.
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Flexible payment and insurance help
We coordinate directly with your insurance carrier and connect you with programs that cover up to $1,000 of cleaning costs. A small deposit starts the work; the balance is billed later.
Four Steps to a Restored Home
Every project begins with understanding, never judgment. Here is what to expect when you reach out.
- Step 01
Confidential Call
Reach our 24/7 helpline. Describe your situation. No detail is too small and no concern is too big. Everything stays private.
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Free Assessment
We visit your property or review photos you send. You get a transparent quote with no hidden fees and no obligation.
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Careful Restoration
Our trained crew sorts, salvages valuables, removes waste safely, and deep cleans every surface. You stay in control throughout.
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A Fresh Beginning
Walk through your restored home. We handle donation delivery, recycling, and medical waste disposal. Your space is yours again.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you are facing. We will walk you through the options, free and completely confidential.
Not the Same as a Dumpster and a Crew
Junk removal moves boxes out the door. Hoarding cleanup involves psychology, biohazards, and paperwork a standard crew isn’t trained to handle.
Families Who Found Their Way Back
Every project represents someone’s turning point. These are their words.
My mother had been living in hoarding conditions for over a decade. From the first phone call, the team treated her with genuine kindness. They found her late husband's wedding ring buried under years of belongings. They gave us our mother back, and gave her back her home.
As a property manager, I needed a rental unit restored after a severe hoarding tenant left. Three-bedroom ranch completely cleared, sanitized, and rent-ready in just two and a half days. Incredible turnaround.
I called at 2 AM in a panic after discovering what my late brother had been living in. Someone answered. No judgment, just calm reassurance and a team at the house by morning. They even helped me file an insurance claim I didn't know was possible.
The crew was discreet, respectful, and thorough. Their unmarked vehicles meant none of the neighbors knew our business. They handled a heartbreaking situation with more dignity than I imagined possible.
We had years of animal waste in the attic and crawlspace and were worried about hantavirus. They contained everything, decontaminated the whole house, and removed the smell completely. We can finally breathe again.
Serving families since 1995
Nationwide, across 40+ franchises
By our local Ohio branch alone
Every day of the year
Serving Greater Cincinnati & All of Ohio
Our Ohio crews cover Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties plus Northern Kentucky, and we work statewide including Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Toledo. The helpline is answered 24 hours a day.
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Try Our Free Hoarding Cleanup Cost Estimator
Get a ballpark estimate for a hoarding or biohazard cleanup based on home size and severity. Final pricing requires a free on-site or photo assessment.
Hoarding Cleanup & Biohazard Remediation FAQs
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Still have questions?
Call the confidential helpline any time. There is no charge, no pressure, and no judgment.
Call 1-888-577-7206
The Hardest Part Is Making the Call
You don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to feel ready. Just reach out, and we'll figure out the rest together, confidentially and on your timeline.
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