Not All Cleanouts Are Created Equal
Typical Junk Removal
- Charge by the truckload
- Throw everything away
- No expertise in valuables
- Rush through the job
- You pay them $500-$2,000+
- Valuable items go to landfill
Chicago Property Cleanout Services
Chicago Property Cleanouts That Find Hidden Value
Not junk removal - we're value finders. Before clearing a property, we identify jewelry, coins, silver, antiques, and collectibles that junk haulers often throw away. Our process often pays for itself. Some cleanouts result in us paying YOU.
40+
Years Experience
$1000s
Saved Per Cleanout
99.7%
Client Satisfaction
The Decatique Difference
Decatique Studios
What we do differently
- Find value first
- Purchase jewelry, coins, silver
- 40 years of expertise
- Thorough, respectful process
- Often pay YOU instead
- Items find new homes
Who We Help
Bereaved Families
Lost a loved one? We handle estate cleanouts with compassion and care, identifying valuables the deceased collected.
Downsizing Seniors
Moving to a smaller home or senior living? We help identify valuable items and turn decades of collecting into cash.
Real Estate Agents
Need a property cleared for closing? We work quickly while ensuring nothing valuable is discarded. Trusted by agents citywide.
Landlords & Managers
Tenant left belongings? We sort through everything, purchase valuables, and clear the rest so you can re-rent quickly.
Valuables We Find During Cleanouts
Jewelry & Gold
Gold rings in medicine cabinets. Diamond earrings in jewelry boxes. Vintage brooches in dresser drawers. We check everywhere.
Coins & Silver
Coin collections in closets. Sterling silver flatware sets. Silver dollars hidden in desk drawers. Pre-1965 coins in jars.
Collectibles & Antiques
Vintage costume jewelry, antique watches, collectible figurines, art and prints, and items with stories and value.
Real Story: The Northbrook Estate
A family called us to clear their late mother's home in Northbrook. They'd already scheduled a junk removal company for the following week. During our walkthrough, we found gold jewelry, sterling silver flatware, vintage costume jewelry, and a box of coins including several Morgan silver dollars. Instead of paying for junk removal, we paid the family for valuables found. The items they thought were just old stuff turned out to be worth thousands.
Our Cleanout Process
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Free Walkthrough
We tour the property, identify potential valuables, and give you an honest assessment of what we might find.
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Sort & Evaluate
Our experts systematically search every room, drawer, and closet. We sort items by value and make offers.
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Purchase Valuables
We buy jewelry, coins, silver, and collectibles on the spot with cash or check on the same day.
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Coordinate Removal
After valuables are removed, we help arrange hauling of remaining items. Often our payment covers removal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Junk removal charges to haul everything away. We identify valuable items first, purchase jewelry, coins, and collectibles at fair prices, then help arrange removal of the rest. Our process often pays for itself.
It depends on what we find. If there are valuable items, the money we pay may cover removal costs entirely. Some cleanouts result in us paying YOU. Free evaluations are available.
Gold and silver jewelry, coins, sterling silver flatware, vintage costume jewelry, watches, antiques, collectibles, fine china, art, and more. We spot value others miss.
Yes, estate cleanouts are our specialty. We treat every property with respect and work with families, executors, and attorneys professionally.
Absolutely. Moving to a smaller home? We identify valuable items, purchase what we can, and coordinate removal of the rest. Many clients are surprised by what they find.
Most properties can be evaluated in one visit. Complete cleanouts typically take 1-3 days. For urgent situations, ask about expedited service.
Need a Property Cleared?
Get a free evaluation before you call junk removal. You might be throwing away thousands of dollars.
Need a property cleared? We'll help you recover hidden value.
We identify value before anything is hauled away. If needed, our payment can cover your removal costs.
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