By The Toronto Hoarding Cleanup Crew ·
Toronto Hoarding Cleanup handles discreet cleanups throughout Richmond Hill, including hoarding cleanup, biohazard remediation and estate cleanouts in Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill Centre, Jefferson, Mill Pond, Bayview Hill, Langstaff and Westbrook. The city had 202,022 residents at the 2021 Census across about 101 square kilometres. Housing here runs from estate homes in Bayview Hill to multi-generational detached homes in Jefferson and Westbrook, older homes near Mill Pond and newer condos along the Yonge corridor at Richmond Hill Centre. To the north, the Oak Ridges Moraine brings hills, long driveways and properties with more land and more outbuildings.
The city is about 28 kilometres north of downtown Toronto. Highway 404, Highway 407 and the Yonge Street Viva rapid transit corridor get our crews there quickly, and we are typically on site within 3 hours, 24/7. Many estates here are managed by executors who live outside the area, so remote updates and probate-friendly records are a big part of our work. We also see private squalor situations where the resident wants help with no paperwork, no referral and no one told.
Household incomes here are above the provincial median, and homes are often large, so most jobs cost $2,500 to $12,000. Every job is priced as an itemized written scope. Property standards fall under the City's 2024 Property Standards By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 1010) rather than Toronto's Chapter 629, and our response is the same everywhere: assessment within 24 hours, start within 72 when binding and a compliance letter included.
24/7, typically on site within 3 hours
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A crew lead will call or text you back, usually within the hour, 24/7.
The calls we get most from homeowners, families, executors and property managers here.
What you see: Bags, furniture and appliances have spread from the house onto the porch, side yard and driveway, and a neighbour has already called the City.
Why it happens here: Richmond Hill enacted new Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods by-laws in June 2024, replacing rules last fully reviewed in 1999, so outdoor accumulation now draws faster enforcement.
What we do: We clear the exterior first in one quiet visit, then plan the inside through hoarding junk removal and decluttering at a pace the owner accepts.
An executor living elsewhere needs a large Bayview Hill or Oak Ridges home cleared, documented and ready to sell.
Three floors of stored belongings in a family home, with several generations and opinions involved.
A resident who needs help with build-up and odour but does not want a diagnosis, referral or anyone told.
A Richmond Hill Centre condo unit with a board notice, pest complaints and limited elevator times.
All 14 services are available from Langstaff to Oak Ridges, with executor and multi-generational work in high demand.
Fixed-price hoarding junk removal across Toronto, Scarborough and Mississauga with hand-sorted keep, donate, discard. Donation routing to Furniture Bank, Habitat ReStore and animal rescues, manifested disposal of regulated waste, HEPA negative air if pests or mold are present. Priced by documented scope rather than truckload, so the number does not grow mid-job.
View Junk Removal detailsHand-sorted debris removal and decluttering for Toronto homes, condos and estate properties. Keep, donate and discard sorting with the family or executor, HEPA negative air during pest or mold contact, manifested disposal for anything regulated. Donation routing to Furniture Bank, Habitat ReStore and local shelters, with weigh tickets and receipts for the estate file.
View Debris Removal detailsProbate-aware estate trustee cleanouts across the GTA, from Rosedale heritage homes to Richmond Hill estates. We produce the Encircle digital inventory, coordinate with estate lawyers and the Ministry of Finance 180-day return, route donations with weigh tickets, and sort personal effects with beneficiaries before any disposal. Confidential, documented, and timed to the probate calendar.
View Executor Cleanouts detailsLevel 3-5 full-property cleanouts across Toronto, Mississauga and the GTA, from Scarborough bungalows to Liberty Village condos. Crew lead meets you first and nothing moves until you are ready. HEPA negative air, family-guided keep/donate/discard sorting, hospital-grade decontamination, manifested disposal. Executors, adjusters and property managers get the same documented scope the family does.
View Whole-House Hoarding detailsBlood, body fluid, decomposition, sharps, needles and sewage remediation under OSHA 1910.1030 bloodborne pathogen protocol. IICRC S540 certified crews, HEPA negative air, ATP verification before handoff. Licensed biohazard carrier handles manifested disposal, so insurance adjusters, property managers and estate executors get records that hold up through claims and probate.
View Biohazard Remediation detailsIICRC S540 and OSHA 1910.1030 certified crime scene cleanup across Toronto, Scarborough and North York after police release the property. Family is not required on site. We coordinate with police, coroner and insurance adjusters, document the scene before and after, and handle manifested biohazard disposal. ATP swab confirms the surface is biologically clean before handoff.
View Crime Scene Cleaning detailsUnattended death, suicide and accident scene cleanup for Toronto homes, condos and rentals. We work with the coroner's office, remove biohazard waste under OSHA 1910.1030 protocol, run ozone and hydroxyl treatment on persistent odour, and provide documentation for the insurance claim. Crew lead meets family privately if they want to be involved, otherwise we handle everything and send photos.
View Trauma Scene Cleaning detailsSevere domestic squalor cleaning across Toronto, Etobicoke and North York where contamination not volume is the problem. Source removal, degreasers and 293 degree steam extraction, sodium hypochlorite disinfection, HEPA air movers and manifested disposal of regulated waste. Written itemized scope before work begins, ATP verification before handoff. Family, landlords and PSO officers get the same records.
View Severe Squalor Cleaning detailsMulti-pet and cat or dog hoarding cleanup across Toronto homes and rural GTA properties. Ammonia-saturated flooring, urine-soaked subfloors and respiratory hazards get HEPA negative air containment and ATP-verified cleaning. We coordinate with Toronto Humane Society, animal control and the family or executor, document conditions for by-law officers, and route re-homing where it still makes sense.
View Animal Hoarding detailsKitchen and bathroom restoration for Toronto, Brampton and Markham homes where plumbing failure, grease fire, hoarder debris or mold has made the room unusable. Hospital-grade disinfection, cabinet and tile remediation, hidden mold inspection and insurance-ready documentation. We coordinate with your adjuster, provide before and after photos and leave the space ready for restoration trades.
View Kitchen & Bath Recovery detailsDeep post-crisis cleaning for Toronto homes and rentals where standard maid service walks out. HEPA negative air, hospital-grade quaternary ammonium and sodium hypochlorite disinfection, odour source removal, HVAC return cleaning and ATP verification before handoff. We work with mental health caseworkers, discharge planners and property managers to clear a home back to a livable state.
View Extreme Cleaning detailsDiscreet estate cleanouts for Toronto, Mississauga and Vaughan homes after a death, downsize or long-term care move. Executor-ready documentation, probate-aware inventory of high-value items, insurance adjuster coordination and donation routing. Crew lead meets the executor first and nothing moves until you are ready. Same documented scope goes to lawyers, adjusters and family members.
View Estate Cleanout detailsDignity-first senior hoarding cleanup across Toronto and the GTA for families, caregivers and discharge planners. Crew lead sits down with the senior first, agrees sorting rules, and clears bathroom, kitchen and exits before the discharge date. We coordinate with CCAC, Toronto Public Health hoarding response team and family members managing from away, and send photo updates to one contact.
View Senior Hoarding Cleanup detailsChapter 629 Property Standards Order response for Toronto, Scarborough and Etobicoke landlords and property managers. 24-hour assessment, 72-hour start when the deadline is binding, scope matched line by line to the order, dated photo log and compliance letter for the re-inspection. We work with Municipal Licensing & Standards, condo boards and insurance adjusters, and tenants are treated with respect.
View Landlord PSO Response detailsThe same published prices apply here as everywhere we work. Your final number comes from a written, itemized scope after a free discreet assessment.
| Service | Price (CAD) | Typical Project | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-House Hoarding Cleanup $3,500 - $12,000 | $3,500 - $12,000 | Level 3-5 multi-room remediation 3-7 days | 3-7 days |
| Biohazard & Trauma Remediation $2,500 - $8,500 | $2,500 - $8,500 | Pathogen neutralization & odour chain 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Toronto PSO (Chapter 629) Response $3,000 - $10,500 | $3,000 - $10,500 | Rapid response with compliance letter 2-5 days | 2-5 days |
| Estate & Executor Cleanouts $2,500 - $12,500 | $2,500 - $12,500 | Hand-sorted items & probate records 2-5 days | 2-5 days |
| Gross Filth & Squalor Cleaning $1,800 - $6,500 | $1,800 - $6,500 | Surface sanitization & air scrubbing 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Animal Hoarding Cleanup $3,500 - $12,000 | $3,500 - $12,000 | Ammonia neutralization & subfloor review 3-6 days | 3-6 days |
| Debris Removal & Decluttering $800 - $3,500 | $800 - $3,500 | Family-guided sorting & donation routing 1-2 days | 1-2 days |
See all 14 services on our full Toronto and GTA price list.
A crew lead arrives unmarked, walks the home and outbuildings, and plans truck access on long driveways or condo docks.
A written scope sets floor-by-floor plans, executor reporting, sorting rules and any board or listing date.
Crews work floor by floor, sort with family or by executor instructions and keep the work quiet.
Cleaning, odour treatment and a documentation package for the executor, board or bylaw officer.
Free discreet assessment, a written price before anything moves and no obligation to book. Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre.
Sale closing soon? We can usually start within days and work to the date with remote updates.
(416) 900-4982Once released, our IICRC S540 crew responds 24/7 and coordinates with the coroner's office.
(416) 900-4982Board deadline approaching? We book the elevator with management and start quickly.
(416) 900-4982Estates, family homes and condos shape four kinds of work we do often.
Executor coordination is central to our work here, because many estates are handled by family who live in other cities or countries. We secure the home, remove perishables and check for biohazards on the first visit. Each room is inventoried with photos before removal. Documents and valuables are boxed for the executor, beneficiary items are labelled and shipped or stored, and disputed items are held. Executors receive photo updates each evening and approve decisions by text or email. At handoff they get a documentation package with inventories, donation receipts, weigh tickets and the itemized invoice for estate accounting.
Multi-generational sorting plans keep large family homes in Jefferson and Westbrook moving. When contents span three floors and three generations, we write a plan with the family before we start. It sets safety priorities, which floors go first, who decides on which kinds of items and how disputed items are handled. Our crew lead keeps the plan on track, mediates calmly and sends updates to one family contact. Items with cultural or religious meaning are set aside first. Working floor by floor means the family can see progress each day and the household keeps functioning during the cleanup.
No-diagnosis discreet cleaning is for people who want help without labels. Some clients book for themselves after depression, illness or grief, and they want no referral, no paperwork and no family told. We respect that completely. Vans are unmarked, crews dress in plain clothes outside and change into PPE in the entry, and bags leave in plain boxes. We handle build-up, spoiled food, odour and mold with professional chemistry and steam, and we never comment on how the home got this way. The resident sets the pace and chooses whether to be home during the work.
Condo board compliance along the Yonge corridor follows a clear routine. We start with the board's notice, then agree elevator bookings, loading dock times and building rules with management. Crews follow the corporation's declaration under the Condominium Act, provide insurance certificates and use padded elevator covers and plain carts. HEPA negative air keeps odour out of corridors, and we coordinate with the building's exterminator if pests have spread. Management receives a short report and photos showing the issues in the notice were resolved, which usually closes the board's file.
The Oak Ridges Moraine shapes how we work in the north end. Rolling terrain, long driveways and larger lots in Oak Ridges mean trucks need careful routing and longer carries, and many properties have sheds, garages and outbuildings that fill up alongside the house.
Older homes near Mill Pond and the original village core have older foundations and drainage. Damp basements with stored boxes are common, and mold often hides behind them. We check and contain before moving contents, and we note leaks for the owner.
Many estates in Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges are handled from a distance. When the executor is in another city or country, the risk is a cleanout nobody can see. Our photo updates, beneficiary labelling and full documentation package give remote executors the same view they would have if they were standing in the house.
“I booked for myself. No referral, no questions about why, just a plan and a crew that treated me like a person.”
“I live in Calgary. They sent photos every evening, I approved items by text, and the realtor had keys on the day we agreed. My lawyer loved the report.”
“Three floors and three generations. They wrote a plan with all of us at the table and stuck to it. My grandmother's room was done last, the way she wanted.”
Executor coordination, multi-generational sorting plans and no-diagnosis discreet cleaning for Richmond Hill homes and condos.
Postal codes we cover: L4B, L4C, L4E, L4S
Highways and transit: Highway 404 and Highway 407 for trucks, with the Yonge Street Viva rapid transit corridor and GO Richmond Hill line. Most jobs here are 35 to 45 minutes from downtown Toronto.
A private squalor clean in a Yonge corridor condo may run $2,000 to $3,500. Jobs across the city range up to $12,000, and a large Bayview Hill or Oak Ridges estate with outbuildings and full executor documentation can reach $10,000 to $12,000.
Highway 404 gets us to the east side, and Yonge Street runs north to Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox. On urgent calls a crew typically arrives inside 3 hours, any day of the week.
Yes. We send photo updates each evening, take approvals by text or email and provide a full documentation package at the end.
Yes. No referral or diagnosis is needed, vans are unmarked and we never contact family, landlords or anyone else unless you ask.
Yes. The City enacted new Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods by-laws in June 2024, enforced under Municipal Code Chapter 1010. We clear the porch, yard and driveway first, usually in one visit.
They go to York Region facilities such as the Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre on Elgin Mills Road East. Donations are dropped with local charities and biohazard waste leaves with a licensed carrier.
Talk to a crew lead tonight. We will book a free walkthrough, arrive in a plain van and write down every step and every dollar before a single box moves.
