Penguin Junk Removal
Same-day & next-day pickup

Single-Family Rental Cleanouts in Metro Detroit, MI

Tenant turnovers, eviction cleanouts, and pre-listing prep for single-family rentals across Metro Detroit. One call, one invoice, one crew that knows your portfolio.

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From $299
Insured & background-checked
Cardboard and debris cleared from a rental storage unit onto the driveway
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Penguin Junk Removal provides single-family rental cleanouts across Metro Detroit, MI. We're a locally owned, fully insured crew that handles every step — carry-out, loading, hauling, and proper disposal. Pricing starts at $299 and scales by the truck space your job uses. Most jobs can be scheduled same-day or next-day. Get a free on-site quote before we lift anything — no obligation, no hidden fees, no surprise disposal charges.

Pricing
From $299. You only pay for the truck space you use.
Response time
Same-day & next-day pickup throughout Metro Detroit, MI. Most calls placed before 11am can be on the schedule the same day (~24h typical).
How we work
Book online or by phone. We arrive in a 1–3 hour window, walk through with you, give a no-obligation quote, and load everything ourselves. We donate or recycle what we can, then leave the space broom-swept.

Common items we haul: Furniture & mattresses left behind · Abandoned-tenant belongings · Old appliances (with refrigerant capture) · Garage and basement contents · Yard debris and outdoor items.

Serving: Detroit · Ann Arbor · Royal Oak · Troy · Birmingham, and the rest of Southeast Michigan & Beyond.

Need a tenant turnover done before the next lease starts?

Single-family rental turnovers are time-sensitive. We schedule fast, send a crew that's done thousands of these, and have the unit broom-swept the same day. Single invoice with per-property tagging, COI naming your management company as additional insured.

What we'll haul for you

  • Furniture & mattresses left behind
  • Abandoned-tenant belongings
  • Old appliances (with refrigerant capture)
  • Garage and basement contents
  • Yard debris and outdoor items
  • Carpet, padding, blinds
  • Trash bags and household clutter
  • Documents and paperwork (set aside for review)
  • Broom-swept final state
  • Photos for documentation

Why Penguin

The junk-removal solution you can trust.

Locally owned. Serving Southeast Michigan with the same friendly crews and fair prices, day in, day out.

  • Upfront, all-in pricing

    On-site quote before we lift a thing. You only pay for the truck space you use — no hidden disposal fees, no surprise charges.

  • Same-day & next-day pickup

    We work around your schedule, including weekends. Most jobs scheduled in the morning are gone by afternoon.

  • Donate & recycle first

    Anything reusable goes to a local charity. Anything recyclable gets diverted from the landfill. You feel good, neighbors win.

  • Insured & background-checked

    Fully licensed and insured. Every crew member is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to protect your floors and walls.

Single-family rental cleanout pricing in Metro Detroit, MI
Job sizeTypical costTime on-site
1-bedroom home (light)$299–$549Half-day
1-bedroom home (full contents)$549–$899Half-day to full-day
2-bedroom home$549–$999Half-day to full-day
3-bedroom home$899–$1,499Full day
Eviction cleanout (includes documentation)+$100–$250Add to base
Garage + outdoor contents+$200–$500Add to base

Why managers use us for single-family turnovers

Single-family rentals across Metro Detroit have a particular rhythm — lease ends Friday, new tenant in Monday, no margin for a slow turnover. We’ve been the on-call team for property managers and individual landlords here for years.

What’s included

  • Same-day or next-day scheduling in most Metro Detroit zip codes
  • Two- to four-person crew sized to the unit
  • Photo documentation of before, during, and after states
  • Donation routing for usable furniture, appliances, and household goods
  • Sweep-up of every room before we leave
  • Itemized invoice with property reference and date

What’s NOT a single-family turnover job

Coordinating with our team

The fastest single-family turnover starts with a quick phone or text describing:

  1. Address and access details (key location, lockbox code, etc.)
  2. Approximate contents — empty room, full bedroom, garage included
  3. Timeline — same-day, next-day, or scheduled

We confirm a 1-3 hour arrival window the morning of the job, send a text when the crew is on the way, and email an itemized invoice + job photos when we’re done.

Real reviews

See what our customers have to say

Verified Google reviews from Southeast Michigan customers.

  • Excellent service! Highly recommend this company for junk removal. I had junk lying around my yard for months and the crew who came over cleaned out the junk in no time. They were professional and did a wonderful job at clearing out my space. Kudos to the team!

    J

    Jamie R.

    1 week ago

  • Fast, friendly, and fairly priced. The crew showed up when they said they would and hauled away an entire garage of junk in under an hour. Couldn't be happier.

    S

    Sarah M.

    3 weeks ago

  • We had a basement full of old furniture and boxes from a relative's estate. The Penguin team was respectful, efficient, and honest about pricing up front. Would absolutely use again.

    M

    Mike T.

    1 month ago

  • Got a same-day appointment to take a hot tub out of my backyard. Crew was strong, careful with my fence, and left the area cleaner than they found it.

    L

    Linda P.

    2 months ago

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Single-Family Rental Cleanouts you can check up on.

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We're a real, locally owned business in Farmington Hills — not a national call centre. Read what Metro Detroit neighbours say about us, or come find us on the map.

32823 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you turn over a single-family rental?
Most single-family turnovers can be scheduled within 24-48 hours. For eviction-day or court-ordered cleanouts, we offer same-week priority routing across Metro Detroit. Standard turnaround is half-day to full-day on-site.
What does a single-family rental turnover cost?
Single-family rental cleanouts in Metro Detroit typically run $299-$899 depending on contents volume. 1-bedroom homes lean toward the lower end; 3-bedroom homes with garage contents toward the upper. We quote on-site before any lifting.
Do you handle eviction cleanouts in Metro Detroit?
Yes. Eviction cleanouts get priority scheduling, full photo documentation of contents before removal, and standard 48-72 hour turnaround. We coordinate with locksmith partners when lock changes are needed.
Can you bill us with a property reference number?
Yes — every job invoice can be tagged with your property reference, address, and tenant code. Managers running multiple properties get consolidated monthly billing on request.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you've got. We'll do the rest.

Send a few details and we'll text or call back with a no-obligation quote. Most jobs in Metro Detroit, MI can be scheduled same-day.

  • Free, no-obligation quote
  • Same-day & next-day availability
  • We do all the lifting, you don't lift a finger
  • Friendly, uniformed, background-checked crews

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