Hoarding Cleanup in South Philadelphia
The accumulation of excessive clutter in a home can present severe health and even safety risks
Returning homes in need of hoarding cleanup in South Philadelphia to a safe, clean, and livable environment is a job we take very seriously. At Mold Solutions & Inspections, we approach every hoarding cleanup job with the utmost compassion, discretion, and a level of detail that is unmatched. We provide assistance for hoarding situations where you never have to feel embarrassed or ashamed, no matter the condition. Identifying the level of hoarding conditions within a dwelling can help not only determine the severity of the clutter but also the potential costs and risks involved. The National Study Group on Compulsive Disorganization guidelines for comprehending the level of hoarding and its impact on a house are:
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Hoarding Level 1: The following conditions are considered safe and sanitary: all doors and stairways accessible, light clutter, no smells, and no more than three locations with animal waste.
Hoarding Level 2: Dirty food prep surfaces, noticeable pet waste on the floors, garbage bins that are overflowing, signs of mildew in kitchens and bathrooms, light smells, 2 or more rooms inhabited by clutter, over 6 months of a malfunctioning heating, cooling, or ventilation system, and at least one blocked exit.
Hoarding Level 3: Clutter becomes a problem inside and outside of the house at hoarding level 3. There are some major problems, such as structural damage, smells that are very strong, and rooms becoming entirely impossible to use.
Hoarding Level 4: A number of rooms are barely livable, mold and mildew are noticeably present throughout the home, animal waste is in many places on the floor, kitchens and bathrooms are almost unusable, and sewer issues along with other extreme problems are apparent. Also, social problems become very noticeable at level 4 hoarding.
Hoarding Level 5: This level of hoarding is the most extreme. There is a substantial amount of structural damage around the premises, and foul odors are uncontrolled. Basic needs like electricity and running water are not functioning, and the property needs severe restoration to become safely inhabitable again. Pests are present, and trash makes it very difficult to access certain areas of the home.
Our Hoarding Cleanup Process:
The goal of every hoarding cleanup job in South Philadelphia for us is to bring the home back to a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Our hoarding cleanup team in South Philadelphia is specially trained in not only dealing with decluttering a home but also identifying and remediating any sources of water damage and mold growth. We keep an open level of communication with all parties involved in the hoarding cleanup process and separate any potential valuables in the process. Our hoarding and cleanup approach is as follows:
Assessment
Evaluating the conditions of the space and safety concerns is the first step in building a remediation scope.
Estimate
This step gives a detailed list of what services will be performed and the final cost associated with the cleanup.
Sorting
We will sort through the items, ensuring not to throw away any valuables and which items may be donated aside from those that will be discarded.
Removal
The items marked as trash will then be placed either into an on-site dumpster or into a vehicle for disposal.
Cleaning
The structure will then be cleaned, sanitized, and brought back to a suitable condition for living.
The length of time each job takes varies depending on the extent of clutter and damage. The size of the home and several other factors, like distance to a dumpster or even if a dumpster can be used, stairs, etc., also play a key role in determining the amount of time needed for any hoarding cleanup job. Hoarding cleanup is not a simple in-and-out process, nor is it just throwing away “junk.” This can be a very stressful and emotional project that requires empathy and a level of care that most companies cannot deliver or were never exposed to.
At MSI, we’ve completed hundreds of hoarding cleanup jobs in South Philadelphia and are the preferred choice for several insurance agencies and even townships with homing programs. If you or a family member suffers from hoarding conditions and are in need of assistance, trust our hoarding cleanup team to have you restore your home in a quick, safe, and cost-efficient manner.
About Us
Established in May of 1998, for more than 25 years we have provided an unmatched level of service for mold testing, mold remediation, water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, bio-hazard cleaning, and hoarding cleanup. We have also served as expert witnesses in more than 25 cases in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the last 4 years. We are an IICRC certified firm, which means all of our employees are trained and certified with the latest techniques for the highest standard of restoration, and we pride ourselves on our continuing education.
No matter the loss, our mission is to return your home to pre-loss conditions in a safe, quick, and cost-efficient manner. Our core principles are simple: integrity, loyalty, honesty, and pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with all of our customers. We want to make any situation you may encounter as stress-free as possible while returning your home and your life back in order with minimal disruption. We always listen to our clients and commit ourselves to consistently meeting and/or exceeding their expectations with forethought, flexibility, customer focused service, and unmatched quality.
Reviews
In a time when it can be hard to get service providers to even call you back, MSI is a real standout. No one wants to deal with water damage or mold, but knowing this team is out there doing high‑quality, reliable work has been a game changer for us as homeowners.
They were able to start the remediation within a week of contacting them, which gave us huge peace of mind. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and explained what they were doing each step of the way. Knowing our baby’s health and safety were a priority to them made such a difference.
Should we need further remediation, we will definitely continue using them. I’m so grateful we found MSI and would recommend them to anyone who needs mold remediation.
In addition to top notch customer service they were quick, clean, careful and very fairly priced. HIGHLY recommended if you have any mold issues.
