Junk removal in South Philadelphia
South Philly rowhomes have narrow streets, narrow doors, and basements that have seen a lot. We work block by block, carry by carry.
South Philadelphia homes and what that means for junk removal
South Philadelphia is some of the densest rowhome housing in the city: two-story brick homes shoulder to shoulder, front steps right on the sidewalk, and blocks near the Italian Market and East Passyunk where parking is a sport. Many homes have no back alley, so everything goes out the front.
Basements often have low ceilings and steep stairs, and a lot of families have been in the same house for generations. Estate and basement cleanouts are common here.
What usually needs to go
- Generations of basement storage
- Heavy furniture: armoires, china cabinets, dining sets
- Old appliances and chest freezers
- Estate contents from long-time family homes
- Move-out leftovers in rentals
What leaving junk can do to a South Philadelphia home
Rats and rowhome basements
Cluttered basements give rodents shelter, and in attached rowhomes that problem spreads to the neighbors.
Low ceilings, steep stairs
Hauling heavy furniture out of a low-clearance basement by yourself risks injury and damage to walls and railings.
Moisture
Older basements hold dampness. Stored fabric, paper, and wood furniture absorb it and start to smell.
Blocked exits
Stuff stacked in narrow hallways and stairways makes getting out in an emergency harder.
Handling it yourself in South Philadelphia
None of the city's six drop-off centers are inside South Philly, so self-hauling means a drive across the Schuylkill or up to Port Richmond. The city's bulk pickup is by appointment and capped at four items. For a basement or a whole house, we're a lot less hassle.
Before you load up, read what Philadelphia trash pickup will and won't take and where to dump junk legally.
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