Family Items First
Known keepsakes are removed by the family, and we watch for personal papers, photos, jewelry and other significant finds.
Whole-House Cleanouts
Estate Cleanouts in Fort Lauderdale
A thoughtful clear-out that protects what matters, recovers value where possible and moves the property toward its next chapter.
Serving South FloridaPalm Beach · Broward · Miami-DadeEstate sales · Liquidation · Cleanouts
Take what matters
From a full home to an empty, manageable property.
An estate cleanout should not begin with a dumpster. The home may still contain family photographs, legal papers, jewelry, valuables and items with a resale or donation path.
A Haute Mess sorts before removal, sets aside personal and important belongings, identifies sale opportunities, coordinates donations and arranges the remaining clear-out according to the agreed plan.
We work with families, realtors, attorneys and property managers throughout Fort Lauderdale to meet listing, closing, lease and turnover deadlines.
Whole-home clear-outs start at $1,500. Typical furnished homes range from $2,500–$4,000, and large or heavily furnished estates range from $4,000–$6,500+. Hoarding, specialty disposal, excessive labor and multiple dumpsters or truckloads require a custom quote.
Estate-sale clients may qualify for a bundled clear-out rate when A Haute Mess handles the sale. Estate sale fees and commissions are quoted separately. Final pricing depends on volume, access, labor and disposal needs; dumpsters, unusual disposal and stairs or elevator complications may add charges, outlined before work begins.
Full-service support
What the process can include.
Value Recovery
Sellable items may be directed to an estate sale, private buyer, buyout, auction or specialty placement.
Donation Coordination
Appropriate remaining contents can be organized for charitable donation and documented when available.
Final Removal
The remaining contents are coordinated for recycling, bulk liquidation or removal so the home can be prepared for listing or turnover.
Who we help
One clear plan for a complicated home.
A Haute Mess adjusts the strategy to the contents, access, decision-makers and deadline.
- Inherited or probate properties
- Homes preparing for sale or closing
- Senior moves and downsizing transitions
- Rental and managed-property turnovers
- Out-of-state owners who need one local point of contact
Frequently asked
Questions before the walkthrough.
How much does a whole-home clear-out cost?
Whole-home clear-outs start at $1,500. Typical furnished homes range from $2,500–$4,000; large or heavily furnished estates range from $4,000–$6,500+. Final pricing follows assessment, with specialty projects quoted individually.
Can I bundle a sale and clear-out?
Yes. Clients whose estate sale is handled by A Haute Mess may qualify for a bundled clear-out rate. Scope, fees, commissions and removal charges are confirmed in the agreement.
Do you clean out every item in the home?
We create an agreed scope for contents, donation, removal and final condition after seeing the property and understanding the deadline.
Can items be sold before the cleanout?
Yes. Recovering value is considered before removal. Depending on the contents, we may recommend an estate sale, private liquidation, buyout or specialty placement.
Can you coordinate directly with my realtor?
Yes. With authorization, we can coordinate access, target dates and the final property condition with your realtor or property manager.
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We’ll handle the mess.
Start with the city, your deadline and a few property photos.