Two Years of Monthly Fees, Gone in an Afternoon
The unit in Reston had been holding the same furniture for almost two years. It started with a move — the plan was to figure out where everything would go once things settled. But things settled differently than expected, and the unit kept getting renewed, month after month, while the furniture inside just sat there.
Inside: a mattress, a sectional sofa in two pieces, a dresser, a TV stand, an iMac in its original box, a few bags of clothing, and the usual accumulation of boxes that builds up when you're not sure what to throw away. A 10x10 unit, packed to about three-quarters full.
The call came in the morning. The customer had finally decided she was done paying storage fees on things she wasn't using. Could we come the same day? We could.
She met us at the facility, unlocked the unit, confirmed what was going and what (if anything) was staying, and left. The iMac in its original box was going — she'd checked, it was an older model and not worth the hassle of selling. The clothing bags were going. Everything was going.
An hour and a half later, the unit looked like this:
Empty floor to ceiling, swept clean, nothing left behind. She texted back within five minutes of the photo: "I just cancelled the unit online. First time I've felt relieved about storage in two years."
That's the version of this job we see constantly across Northern Virginia — not an emergency, not a crisis, just a unit that accumulated while life moved in a different direction, and a decision that finally got made. We loaded everything into the trailer and took it to the transfer station the same afternoon.
How a Storage Unit Cleanout Works
Storage unit jobs are among the most straightforward we do. No stairs, no tight doorways, no elevator scheduling. Just a unit, a trailer, and a direct path between them. Here's how it typically goes:
1. You Let Us In
Most storage facilities require the account holder to be there at the start to grant access. Once we're in and you've confirmed what goes versus what stays, you can leave. We'll text you when the unit is empty.
2. We Carry Everything Out
Whatever's in the unit — furniture, mattresses, boxes, electronics, bags — gets loaded straight into the trailer. No sorting required on your end. If there are items you want to keep, just set them aside or tell us before we start loading.
3. Everything Goes to the Right Place
Items in good condition go to local charities when possible. Electronics get recycled. Whatever can't be donated or recycled goes to a licensed disposal facility — same-day.
4. Unit Left Clean
We sweep the unit before we leave. You can hand the keys back the same day or cancel online — the unit is fully cleared and ready.
💡 Pro tip: If you're close to the end of your billing cycle, timing the cleanout for the last few days of the month means you can cancel before the next charge hits. Text us with your move-out deadline and we'll make it work.
Pricing — By Unit Size
We price storage unit cleanouts by how much of the trailer the job fills — the same way we price every job. No hourly rates, no per-item charges. The Reston job came in as a 4/8 load.
| Unit Size | Typical Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5x5 (lightly filled) | Boxes, bags, small items | $99–$149 |
| 5x5–5x10 (half full) | Boxes + a few pieces of furniture | $199–$299 |
| 5x10–10x10 | Furniture, mattress, appliances | $349–$449 |
| 10x10 (well packed) | Full household overflow | $449–$549 |
| 10x15–10x20 | Large unit, multiple rooms worth | $599–$749+ |
Special items: Mattress +$50 · Fridge/AC +$70 · Electronics/monitors +$50 · Tires +$30. Text us photos of the unit and we'll give you a firm quote before we schedule anything.
Got a Unit That Needs to Go?
Same-day available. We serve storage facilities across Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax, Chantilly, Leesburg, and all of Northern Virginia. Owner on every job.
Storage Unit Cleanouts Across Northern Virginia
Reston isn't the only place we're regularly clearing units. Here's what these jobs typically look like across our most active areas:
Herndon, VA
Herndon's storage corridor along Elden Street and Van Buren Street sees a lot of units being cleared after relocations and estate situations. Most jobs here run 2/8 to 4/8 load.
Ashburn, VA
Ashburn's rapid growth means plenty of units held over from moves and renovations — facilities along Route 7 and Waxpool Road are common stops, often packed with furniture and boxes.
Sterling, VA
Sterling has several large storage complexes along Route 7 and the Dulles corridor. Units tend to hold heavier loads — appliances, furniture, and contractor equipment — so a full load is common.
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly's storage clusters near Dulles and Route 28 see heavy contractor and business storage — mixed loads of furniture, tools, and business equipment are typical.
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg spans everything from tight in-town units to large facilities along Route 15 and Battlefield Pkwy — unit sizes here are typically larger (10x15 and 10x20).
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax's storage facilities near Fair Lakes and Route 50 are often tied to estate situations or home transitions — furniture, household goods, and years of accumulated items.
Frequently Asked Questions
We price by how much of the trailer the unit fills. A small 5x5 or 5x10 unit lightly filled runs $149–$299. A standard 10x10 runs $349–$449. A large 10x20 packed full runs $599–$749. The 10x10 unit in this case study came in as a 4/8 load. Text us photos and we'll give you a firm quote before we start.
No. We carry everything out from the unit — furniture, mattresses, boxes, electronics, whatever's inside. You don't need to sort, move, or prepare anything. Just confirm what stays versus what goes before we start loading.
Yes, same-day is often available. Storage unit jobs are self-contained — no building access issues, no elevator scheduling — which makes same-day scheduling easier. Call or text us in the morning and we can usually be there the same day.
Most storage facilities require the account holder to let us in at the start. Once we're in and you've confirmed what goes, you can leave. We'll text you when the unit is empty and ready.
Items in good condition get donated to local charities and nonprofits when possible. Electronics get recycled. Whatever can't be donated or recycled goes to a licensed disposal facility — not just dumped.
Yes — we clear units at storage facilities across Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Leesburg, Fairfax, and the broader Northern Virginia area. Text us the facility address and we'll confirm we can be there.
Ready to book? Visit our Storage Unit Cleanout Service page or try our free price calculator.