Attic & Basement Cleanouts in Metro Detroit, MI
We carry everything up the stairs — or down. Old boxes, holiday decorations, broken furniture, mildewed cardboard, abandoned storage. We do the hauling so you don't.
Penguin Junk Removal provides attic & basement 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 $499 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 $499. 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: Old boxes & cardboard · Holiday decorations · Broken or unused furniture · Outgrown toys & baby gear · Old electronics & cables.
Serving: Detroit · Ann Arbor · Royal Oak · Troy · Birmingham, and the rest of Southeast Michigan & Beyond.
Stairs are why this hasn't been done yet.
Basement and attic cleanouts get put off for years because the access is the whole problem. Narrow staircases. Low ceilings. Pull-down ladders. We bring crews who do this every day — strong, careful, and trained to protect the walls on the way out.
What we'll haul for you
- Old boxes & cardboard
- Holiday decorations
- Broken or unused furniture
- Outgrown toys & baby gear
- Old electronics & cables
- Mildewed mattresses & rugs
- Damaged insulation (limits apply)
- Broken appliances
- Books, magazines, & paperwork
- Sports & exercise equipment
- Abandoned tenants' belongings
- Decades of "what is all this?"
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.
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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.
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Same-day & next-day pickup
We work around your schedule, including weekends. Most jobs scheduled in the morning are gone by afternoon.
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Donate & recycle first
Anything reusable goes to a local charity. Anything recyclable gets diverted from the landfill. You feel good, neighbors win.
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Insured & background-checked
Fully licensed and insured. Every crew member is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to protect your floors and walls.
| Job | Typical cost | Time on-site |
|---|---|---|
| Small attic (boxes only) | $299–$499 | 2–3 hours |
| Pull-down attic (full) | $499–$899 | Half-day |
| Walk-up attic (full) | $699–$1,299 | Half-day |
| Unfinished basement (light) | $499–$899 | Half-day |
| Finished basement teardown | $1,299–$2,499 | Full day |
| Pet-soiled / moisture-damaged basement | +$200–$500 | Add to base |
The attic and the basement are where things go to be forgotten. By the time you’re ready to deal with them, the access is the problem — narrow stairs, pull-down ladders, low ceilings, and a pile that hasn’t been touched in fifteen years.
Our crews do this every day. We bring lighting, dollies, and floor protection. We carry it all up (or down) the stairs and out to the truck. By the end of the day, you have a clean, usable space again.
Real reviews
See what our customers have to say
Verified Google reviews from Southeast Michigan customers.
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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!
JJamie R.
1 week ago
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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.
SSarah M.
3 weeks ago
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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.
MMike T.
1 month ago
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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.
LLinda P.
2 months ago
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Attic & Basement Cleanouts you can check up on.
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
Will the crew really go up to the attic?
What about water-damaged or mildewed items in the basement?
Can you take old paint and chemicals from the basement?
How long does an attic or basement cleanout take?
Cities we serve
Property Cleanouts across Metro Detroit
Same-day & next-day pickup across Southeast Michigan & Beyond. Don't see your city? We probably still cover it — call us.
- Property Cleanouts in Detroit
- Property Cleanouts in Ann Arbor
- Property Cleanouts in Royal Oak
- Property Cleanouts in Troy
- Property Cleanouts in Birmingham
- Property Cleanouts in Bloomfield Hills
- Property Cleanouts in Sterling Heights
- Property Cleanouts in Warren
- Property Cleanouts in Livonia
- Property Cleanouts in Dearborn
- Property Cleanouts in Novi
- Property Cleanouts in Farmington Hills
- Property Cleanouts in Canton
- Property Cleanouts in Plymouth
- Property Cleanouts in Rochester Hills
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