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A Cincinnati home being carefully restored by the Cincinnati Hoarding Pros team
As Seen on A&E's Hoarders

Cincinnati Hoarding Cleanup
for a Fresh Start

Compassionate, non-judgmental hoarding cleanup and biohazard remediation. We restore more than homes. We restore peace of mind for families across Ohio.

OSHA compliant & biohazard trained
Discreet unmarked vehicles
Insurance claim help
Most projects run $3,000–$10,000

Confidential helpline answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — 1-888-577-7206

Availability
24/7
Emergency response helpline, every day of the year
Experience
31 Yrs
Serving Ohio families since 1995 with trained specialists
Projects
500+
Hoards successfully restored in Ohio alone
4.9 (500+ reviews)
Google verified
24/7 Emergency Response
10,000+ families helped

Hoarding Is a Disorder, Not a Character Flaw

Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition, and treating it like laziness or stubbornness is the fastest way to make a cleanup fail. Our crews are trained in the psychology behind it, which is why we work at the client’s pace and never force a decision about what stays.

We accommodate all five levels of the Clutter-Hoarding Scale, from a pack-rat home that simply got away from someone to Level 5 conditions with structural safety concerns and heavy biohazards. Where a property has crossed into biohazard remediation territory, we work OSHA compliant, with containment, protective equipment, and regulated medical waste disposal through a contracted facility. Trauma-informed cleanup is not a marketing phrase here, it is the operating method. Our library of hoarding and biohazard guides explains each part of that work in plain language.

The founder of this brand, Cory Chalmers, is a featured expert on A&E’s “Hoarders” and has spent three decades on this work. Locally, Heidi and Bob have run the Ohio branch for more than 24 years. Between the two, over 10,000 families have been helped nationwide and more than 500 Ohio homes have been restored.

Two things separate us from junk removal. The first is valuables recovery: every item is sorted before anything leaves, and we routinely return cash, jewelry, financial documents, and photographs that families had given up on. The second is insurance claim coordination, because most people do not realize their homeowners policy may cover a large part of this, and we handle that conversation with the carrier for you.

You Are Not the First Family to Face This

These are the situations Ohio families call us about every week. None of them are a reason to feel ashamed.

Clutter you cannot face alone

Years of accumulation fill rooms, block exits, and make the house unsafe. It is far past what a weekend and a dumpster can fix.

We clear, sort, and restore an entire hoarded three-bedroom home in about 2 to 3 days.

Biohazards that are genuinely dangerous

Mold, animal waste, bodily fluids, and pests create real health risks that ordinary cleaning supplies and a mask cannot handle safely.

We use OSHA-compliant protocols, PPE, containment, and licensed medical waste disposal.

The weight of grief and shame

An unattended death or an extreme hoard carries trauma and stigma. Families worry about being judged and about a loved one being shamed.

Our crews are trained in the psychology of hoarding and work with dignity, never ultimatums.

No idea what it costs or who pays

Nobody plans for this. Most people have no reference point for pricing and no idea whether insurance will help at all.

Free on-site or photo estimates, plus claim help and programs covering up to $1,000.

Cincinnati Hoarding Pros technicians sorting belongings inside an Ohio home
10K+
Families helped nationwide

Not Just Cleanup. Restoration.

We are the Ohio team trained in both the psychology of hoarding and the science of biohazard remediation. That difference changes everything.

  • Psychologically trained, not just muscle

    Our crews understand hoarding disorder. We work alongside clients at their pace, never forcing decisions or triggering anxiety, which is why the results last after we leave.

  • Nothing important gets thrown away

    We sort through every item and recover lost jewelry, cash, financial documents, family photographs, and irreplaceable keepsakes. Blind junk removal loses all of that.

  • Nationally recognized authority

    Founded by Cory Chalmers, a featured expert on A&E’s "Hoarders," and operated locally by Heidi and Bob with deep roots in the Cincinnati community and 24+ years on the job.

  • Flexible payment and insurance help

    We coordinate directly with your insurance carrier and connect you with programs that cover up to $1,000 of cleaning costs. A small deposit starts the work; the balance is billed later.

How It Works

Four Steps to a Restored Home

Every project begins with understanding, never judgment. Here is what to expect when you reach out.

  1. Step 01

    Confidential Call

    Reach our 24/7 helpline. Describe your situation. No detail is too small and no concern is too big. Everything stays private.

  2. Step 02

    Free Assessment

    We visit your property or review photos you send. You get a transparent quote with no hidden fees and no obligation.

  3. Step 03

    Careful Restoration

    Our trained crew sorts, salvages valuables, removes waste safely, and deep cleans every surface. You stay in control throughout.

  4. Step 04

    A Fresh Beginning

    Walk through your restored home. We handle donation delivery, recycling, and medical waste disposal. Your space is yours again.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you are facing. We will walk you through the options, free and completely confidential.

Not the Same as a Dumpster and a Crew

Junk removal moves boxes out the door. Hoarding cleanup involves psychology, biohazards, and paperwork a standard crew isn’t trained to handle.

Feature Cincinnati Hoarding Pros Standard Junk Removal
Trained in the psychology of hoarding disorder
Sorts every item and recovers lost valuables first
OSHA-compliant biohazard and medical waste handling
Coordinates directly with your insurance carrier
Discreet, unmarked vehicles
Nationally recognized hoarding disorder expertise

Families Who Found Their Way Back

Every project represents someone’s turning point. These are their words.

4.9 out of 5 from 500+ reviews

My mother had been living in hoarding conditions for over a decade. From the first phone call, the team treated her with genuine kindness. They found her late husband's wedding ring buried under years of belongings. They gave us our mother back, and gave her back her home.

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Rebecca L.
Hamilton County

As a property manager, I needed a rental unit restored after a severe hoarding tenant left. Three-bedroom ranch completely cleared, sanitized, and rent-ready in just two and a half days. Incredible turnaround.

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David M.
West Chester

I called at 2 AM in a panic after discovering what my late brother had been living in. Someone answered. No judgment, just calm reassurance and a team at the house by morning. They even helped me file an insurance claim I didn't know was possible.

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Karen T.
Fairfield

The crew was discreet, respectful, and thorough. Their unmarked vehicles meant none of the neighbors knew our business. They handled a heartbreaking situation with more dignity than I imagined possible.

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James P.
Blue Ash

We had years of animal waste in the attic and crawlspace and were worried about hantavirus. They contained everything, decontaminated the whole house, and removed the smell completely. We can finally breathe again.

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Sandra K.
Covington, KY
31
Years of experience

Serving families since 1995

10,000+
Families helped

Nationwide, across 40+ franchises

500+
Ohio hoards restored

By our local Ohio branch alone

24/7
Helpline answered

Every day of the year

A quiet residential street in Greater Cincinnati served by Cincinnati Hoarding Pros

Serving Greater Cincinnati & All of Ohio

Our Ohio crews cover Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties plus Northern Kentucky, and we work statewide including Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Toledo. The helpline is answered 24 hours a day.

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Hoarding Cleanup & Biohazard Remediation FAQs

How much does hoarding cleanup cost in Cincinnati?
Most moderate hoarding cleanups range from $3,000 to $10,000, and extreme cases with severe structural damage or heavy biohazards can reach $25,000 or more. Pricing is based on home size, number of technicians, labor duration, and the volume of biohazardous waste. We provide free on-site or photo estimates.
Does insurance cover hoarding and biohazard cleanup?
Often, yes. Services are frequently covered by homeowners, auto, and commercial insurance policies. We help coordinate your claim and can connect you to special programs that cover up to $1,000 of cleaning costs plus other expenses.
Will my neighbors know? Are you discreet?
Yes, we operate discreetly with unmarked vehicles and confidential communication. Discretion and your privacy are central to how we work on every project.
How long does a hoarding cleanup take?
A heavily hoarded three-bedroom ranch with a basement can typically be cleared, sorted, and restored in just 2 to 3 days. Timelines depend on the size of the home and the severity of the situation.
Will you throw away important belongings?
No. We meticulously sort through every item to recover lost jewelry, cash, financial documents, family photographs, and irreplaceable keepsakes before anything is removed. We are not blind junk removal.
Do you handle all levels of hoarding?
Yes. We accommodate all 5 levels of hoarding, from pack-rat and trash cleanouts to extreme cases involving heavy biohazards and structural safety concerns.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes. Our confidential helpline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, and we provide 24/7 emergency response for biohazard, trauma, and unattended death situations.
Do you serve Northern Kentucky and areas outside Cincinnati?
Yes. Beyond the Greater Cincinnati area and Hamilton County, we serve Butler and Warren Counties, Northern Kentucky (including Florence and Covington), and statewide across Ohio including Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Toledo.

Still have questions?

Call the confidential helpline any time. There is no charge, no pressure, and no judgment.

Call 1-888-577-7206
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The Hardest Part Is Making the Call

You don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to feel ready. Just reach out, and we'll figure out the rest together, confidentially and on your timeline.

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