Introduction
When it comes to junk removal Sunshine Coast, it can be an absolute mine field deciding which company to choose.
Especially when on the surface, a lot of companies all seem to do the same thing right?
It can make it even harder to make the right decision if you’ve never hired a junk removal service before as you may not know how it works, what to expect and what it may cost in terms of hard earned dollars and cents.
In this article, I’ll aim to cover all aspects of hiring a junk removal service on the Sunshine Coast and help dispel some myths, provide some guidance and help create a positive experience for you as a customer.
I know myself from past experience hiring tradies, that it can be an absolute nightmare to simply get a hold of them, especially if they’re in a particularly business period of the year and have multiple projects they’re working on.
The process of simply trying to get some retaining walls cleaned recently required a total of four phone calls and two website inquiries just to get hold of one quote.
By that time, I didn’t even bother searching elsewhere as it was exhausting enough just to get it to that point.
The guy turned up, did the work to a decent standard and every one walked away happy.
Anyhow, lets get into it and start with the basics…
Junk Removal: How It Works
Typically when approaching a junk removal service, the operator will likely want to get an idea of a what’s involved in the project at hand.
Whether you’ve inquired online through their website or picked up the phone and dialed, the main points of discussion during your inquiry will revolve around:
- The type of junk you have to be removed
- How much junk you have to be removed
- The access to the junk at your property
- Where about you are located on the Sunshine Coast
- How soon you want the work done
Once an operator has this information they may look to do two things:
Either come to your property to take a look at the junk or request photo’s to get a better idea.
Once they’ve done either of these two things, they will look to provide a quote and upon your acceptance, arrange a day and time to perform the work.
Junk Removal Sunshine Coast Pricing
Let’s take a closer look at the factors that can affect the cost of junk removal on the Sunshine Coast.
Every operator will have their own way of pricing a job. Most will consider the volume and type of rubbish, the labour involved, access to the items and any disposal fees.
The vehicles and crew used can also make a difference. Pricing may vary between a solo operator working with a ute and trailer and a two-person crew using a purpose-built rubbish removal truck like ours at Mango Rubbish Removal.
Some companies charge by the cubic metre, while others offer quarter-load, half-load and full-load pricing. In most cases, the rubbish will fall into three broad categories:
- Household junk
- Construction debris
- Green waste
Household junk is generally the most straightforward to assess. This includes furniture, fixtures, clothing, whitegoods, electronics, kitchenware and other unwanted items from around the home.
Items such as couches, fridges, washing machines and bags of household rubbish are usually easier to assess from photos than materials such as bricks, concrete, soil or palm fronds. This often makes it easier to provide an accurate quote before arriving.
Construction debris can be more difficult to price because it is often heavy and labour-intensive to load. Materials such as bricks, concrete and tiles may also attract higher disposal fees due to their weight. These additional labour and disposal costs will usually be reflected in the quote.
Green waste can also vary considerably from one job to another. Five cubic metres of freshly cut branches may be relatively quick to load, while the same volume of old palm fronds or tangled garden waste could take considerably longer.
To be clear, Mango Rubbish Removal does remove green waste. However, our main focus is household items because this is where we can usually offer the greatest value to our clients.
Our team, truck and full-service approach are particularly well suited to household clear-outs, furniture removal and jobs involving a mixture of unwanted household items. These jobs also allow us to sort items for recycling and reuse wherever possible.
We are still happy to help with garden waste. We simply need to consider the type of green waste, how it has been piled, the access available and the labour required when preparing your quote.
Providing clear photos and a short description of what needs to be removed helps us assess the job accurately and provide a fair, confirmed quote before the work begins.
Location Of Your Junk At The Property
Another factor to consider when hiring a junk removal service is that where you are based on the Coast will play a somewhat minor or major factor in how a company prices the work you need doing.
If you are located somewhere like Maleny, Glass House Mountains or Beerburrum you may find a junk removal service operator will want to add an extra few bucks onto the price to help cover additional time driving and the added vehicle expenses.
These kinds of suburbs above are usually less densely populated and are hard to work into a daily route for an operator meaning they may have to go out of their way to get to you.
If you are located in one of these areas that’s less dense and further away from the coastline then it would work in your favour to pile up your junk over time and do one big removal to help make it worthwhile. (For the record, at Mango we never charge travel or call-out fees.)
Access To The Junk To Be Removed
Another variation on pricing up a junk removal job will be the access to the waste.
Having to carry junk to a vehicle takes time and labour and will always be factored into a quote.
HINT: A simple way to help reduce the cost of your junk removal service would be to have your pile of junk all in one spot close to the vehicle access.
I’m always having the conversation with customers about the best ways to reduce the cost of the total bill and more often than not, I simply recommend gathering all the junk that you can safely lift and placing it in a convenient place for pick up.
A junk removal guy will always love a job where he gets to turn up, load up and get gone!
For instance, these couches, perfectly positioned to be picked up swiftly from a customers garage…
A quick pickup like this makes for an earlier finish and more time at home with family (which I love)
But remember that if the items you need removing are big, heavy and awkward then save yourself the back ache and simply leave it to the professionals.
Which Company To Choose For Junk Removal Sunshine Coast?
So…
You’ve got your junk ready to be removed.
You’ve been Googling terms such ‘Junk Removal Sunshine Coast’ and ‘Junk Removal Near Me’
You’ve read dozens of Google Reviews, both positive and negative.
You’ve gone down the rabbit hole.
But how do you decide on which company to choose?
It’s a good question to ask, so I recommend you do your homework and look for a junk removal company that has:
- A good looking company profile online
- A professional looking website that answers all your queries and makes contact easy
- A solid reputation in the community with plenty of customer testimonials
- The right staff and vehicles in place to handle the specific type of job you need doing
- Strong core values
The above information should serve you well in your pursuit to find the right company.
Wishing you all the best.
Cheers,