Homeowners in Los Angeles and across the country often underestimate the effort behind clearing a packed garage. What looks like a weekend of sweeping and tossing boxes can quickly snowball into a multi-day project involving hauling, recycling logistics, hazardous-material handling, and even light demolition. That is why knowing the real garage cleanout cost before you start is essential. CountBricks leverages AI, real-time material databases, and voice-driven field input to generate precise estimates so there are no surprises when the debris truck pulls away.
Based on thousands of CountBricks residential jobs, a two-car garage cleanout typically falls between $550 and $2,100. The range can widen for oversized garages, detached structures, or if the project includes additional services such as drywall patching or epoxy flooring. Our AI engine reviews historical labor hours, local dump fees, and current material costs every time an estimator speaks on site, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date figure when you ask, “Hey CountBricks, what’s my garage cleanout cost?”
• Volume of junk: More cubic yards equal higher hauling fees
• Type of debris: Green waste is cheaper to dispose of than e-waste or paint cans
• Accessibility: Narrow driveways or staircases add labor hours
• Required permits: Some municipalities require demolition or asbestos permits
• Value-add services: Shelving installation or slab resurfacing increases scope
1. Labor (35-45% of total): Skilled technicians sort, load, and dispose of items. CountBricks tracks local prevailing wage rates and automatically updates them in your estimate.
2. Disposal Fees (20-30%): Landfill charges are calculated by weight or volume. Our platform pulls real-time pricing from area transfer stations every morning.
3. Transportation (10-15%): Fuel, truck rental, and mileage. CountBricks factors current diesel prices so you aren’t billed on outdated averages.
4. Materials & Supplies (5-10%): Trash bags, protective gear, and specialty bins for batteries or bulbs.
5. Overhead & Profit (10-20%): Covers scheduling, insurance, and quality control provided by CountBricks crews.
A quick internet search may claim you can handle a cleanout for the cost of pizza and a rented pickup. In reality, homeowners often forget:
• Dump minimums: Many facilities charge a flat fee even for a half-load
• Hidden hazards: Old solvents or fluorescent tubes require special handling
• Time value: Four friends on a Saturday rarely match the speed of a trained crew
• Tool rental: Dolly, respirators, and power sweepers are seldom free
Using CountBricks.com/services, you can compare a professional quote against your DIY plan in minutes. Our platform even calculates opportunity cost—what your Saturday is worth if spent elsewhere.
CountBricks combines three proprietary technologies:
• Voice Capture: Speak measurements, item counts, or special instructions directly into your mobile device; the data syncs instantly to the estimate.
• AI Blueprint Takeoffs: Upload a floor plan or snap photos—our software quantifies square footage, door widths, and ceiling height to anticipate labor needs.
• Dynamic Cost Library: Material and disposal pricing updates hourly, reflecting seasonal rate hikes or fuel surcharges automatically.
1. On-site walk-through with voice capture
2. AI takeoff analyzes space and debris volume
3. Real-time pricing applied to labor, transport, and disposal
4. Client receives digital proposal with line-item transparency
5. One-click acceptance schedules crew and dump bin delivery
• Sort before we arrive: Donate usable items to reduce weight-based fees
• Combine projects: Pair cleanout with garage door replacement to share mobilization costs
• Off-peak scheduling: Weekday bookings often enjoy lower disposal rates
• Opt for recycling credits: Metals and cardboard rebates are applied directly to your invoice through CountBricks accounting
A clean, organized garage boosts home value, improves safety, and creates space for hobbies or ADU conversion. Zillow studies show homes with well-presented storage areas sell up to 5% faster. CountBricks clients routinely recoup the cleanout cost when listing their properties, and many add our epoxy floor package to further elevate buyer appeal. See examples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
During the estimate, our experts may uncover cracked slabs, termite-damaged framing, or outdated electrical panels. Because CountBricks is a full-service residential contractor, we can layer these fixes into the same project timeline. The AI platform produces revised costs in seconds, letting you decide immediately whether to expand scope or stick to the original cleanout.
Speak with a live estimator or start a voice chat on the CountBricks app. Within minutes you’ll have a transparent, fixed-price proposal—no hidden fees and no guesswork. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book your slot today.
Last month a Pasadena homeowner contacted CountBricks after failed DIY attempts left their three-car garage ankle-deep in debris. Using our voice capture feature, the estimator cataloged 18 cubic yards of mixed waste, two refrigerators requiring Freon recovery, and a stack of obsolete paint cans. The AI takeoff flagged limited driveway access, so the crew arrived with a smaller box truck and staged recyclable metals at the curb for rebate.
• Total cleanout cost: $1,480, 7% under the initial voice estimate
• Labor hours: 16, reduced to 12 after mid-job scope optimization
• Disposal savings: $140 credit from metal recycling applied automatically
1. Real-time Adjustments: When fewer hazardous items were discovered, CountBricks’ dynamic pricing removed unnecessary surcharges on the spot.
2. Integrated Services: Minor drywall patching was added through the app, scheduled for the same afternoon, avoiding multiple mobilization fees.
3. Customer Visibility: The client watched the updated line-items populate in real time and approved via digital signature, eliminating paperwork lag.
• Photograph items you plan to keep; it speeds up on-site sorting.
• Drain gasoline from power tools 24 hours before crew arrival.
• Label sentimental boxes “Save” in bold marker to avoid disposal confusion.
• Ask your estimator about bundling insulation upgrades while the walls are exposed.
Whether your garage needs a simple sweep-out or a full structural refresh, CountBricks delivers transparent pricing, certified crews, and AI-powered efficiency. Book your own transformation at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how quickly clutter becomes clear, functional space.
