Hoarding
It’s called Hoarding, Gross Filth, Compulsive Hoarding, Trash House, Clutter, Pack Rat, Distressed Properties, etc. What ever you want to call it, DASH can handle it! We will work with you or your loved one, to accomplish what seems to be an impossible feat.Our professional, trained, non-judgmental Technicians will respond discreetly in our un-marked vehicles.
We offer:
- Free Estimates/Consultations
- Before and after Photo or Video Documentation
- Storage Container Drop off / Pick up Coordination
- Disposal Container Drop off / Pick up Coordination
Cleaning a property in this condition is a specialized cleaning procedure. We specialize in hoarding clean up, so let us provide you with any or all of the following services:
- Hoarding, Clutter, Pack-Rat Clean up
- Odor Removal
- Refrigerator / Freezer Clean Out
- Bathroom / Kitchen Disinfecting
- Soiled Carpet Removal
- Drug Paraphernalia Removal
- Recovery of Valuables and Sentimental Items
- Important Document Recovery and Storage
- Animal Hoarding Clean-up
- Animal / Human Waste Removal
- Broken Appliance Recycling
- Vehicle Removal
- Structure Restoration – Paint, Drywall, Exterior, Carpet, Electrical, Plumbing, Etc.
- Items to keep (valuables, necessities, sentimental items)
- Items to be recycled or donated
- Items to be disposed of
There are several levels of Hoarding as listed below:
Level I Hoarder
Household is considered standard. No special knowledge in working with the Chronically Disorganized is necessary.
Level II Hoarder
Household requires professional organizers or related professionals to have additional knowledge and understanding of Chronic Disorganization.
Level III Hoarder
Household may require services in addition to those a professional organizer and related professional can provide. Professional organizers and related professionals working with Level III households should have significant training in Chronic Disorganization and have developed a helpful community network of resources, especially mental health providers.
Level IV Hoarder
Household needs the help of a professional organizer and a coordinated team of service providers. Psychological, medical issues or financial hardships are generally involved. Resources will be necessary to bring a household to a functional level. These services may include pest control services, "crime scene cleaners," financial counseling and licensed contractors and handy persons.
Level V Hoarder
Household will require intervention from a wide range of agencies. Professional organizers should not venture directly into working solo with this type of household. The Level V household may be under the care of a conservator or be an inherited estate of a mentally ill individual. Assistance is needed from many sources. A team needs to be assembled. Members of the team should be identified before beginning additional work. These members may include social services and psychological/mental health representative (not applicable if inherited estate), conservator/trustee, building and zoning, fire and safety, landlord, legal aid and/or legal representatives. A written strategy needs to be outlined and contractual agreements made before proceeding.
DASH can help you or your loved one with any level.