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Junk removal quote template with a filled load example

A junk removal quote names what is going, how much truck it is allowed, the carry route and the disposal the price covers, then gives one total. The example below quotes one household-junk load of up to 240 cubic feet from a level garage at $275, valid seven days and paid after removal. Extra items get priced before they go on the truck.

Example: one garage load

Priced at $275, inside HomeGuide’s May 2024 $200–$300 band for a 180–240 cu ft half load. Current local half-truck cards run $412–$430, so check your own costs before you reuse this rate.

Garage household-junk pickup: loading, hauling and standard disposal: 1 load up to 240 cu ft × $275 = $275.

Total before tax: $275. No deposit. Payment due after the agreed items are removed. Late fees: none.

Offer valid for 7 days. The maker below lets you edit the work, quantities, rates and terms.

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Work and prices

Total $275.00 · Deposit $0.00

Estimate

Remove the household junk listed and pictured from the garage, with level access from the garage to the truck. Loading, hauling and standard disposal are included. Not included: construction debris, paint and other liquids, refrigerators and other appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We will price any extra items with you before they go on the truck.

  1. Garage household-junk pickup: loading, hauling and standard disposal (load up to 240 cu ft)

    $275.00
Subtotal
$275.00
Tax (0%)
$0.00
Total
$275.00

Deposit: $0.00

Terms

Valid for 7 days. No deposit. Payment due after the agreed items are removed. Late fees: none.

How do you describe what is being hauled away?

List the furniture, bags and other items, or attach the photos you both agreed on, and say which garage, room or storage area they are in. Mark anything nearby that stays. “Clear the garage” is too loose when the customer’s tools are standing next to the shelves that are going, and that is how a crew ends up loading something it shouldn’t.

Put the load allowance next to the price. Here it is up to 240 cubic feet from the garage, which is a different promise from “empty the garage”. For a whole-house or estate cleanout, walk every room, the attic, the shed and the yard before quoting, and get the name of the person who can approve what goes.

Which access and disposal details change the price?

Write down the carry route: level garage access in this example, with the truck parked close by. Stairs, taking furniture apart, tight parking and a long carry each need their own allowance when the job has them. If the building needs an elevator booking or a loading-dock time, confirm it before you agree the appointment.

This example includes standard household-junk disposal and leaves out construction debris, liquids, appliances with refrigerant and mattresses. If you take those items, add each one at its agreed price. When the dump or recycler charges extra for something in the pile, settle that charge with the customer before the crew picks it up.

What happens when the pile grows on the day?

Put this line on the quote: “The price covers the listed items and load allowance. We will confirm any additional items and their price with you before loading them.” It gives the customer a clear choice at the moment the job grows, and they can keep the original price by leaving the extras behind.

The example is valid for seven days and takes no deposit. Skip the deposit on a small pickup paid at the truck; ask for one when a cleanout books the crew for a full day. Show the expiry date and when payment is due. For a move-out on a deadline, confirm who will let you in and who can approve changes if the person paying is away.

Frequently asked questions

Should I put “half truck” on a junk removal quote?

Only with your own definition next to it, in cubic feet or yards, or with a photo of your truck’s marked lines. This example says up to 240 cubic feet so the allowance means something. Another company’s half truck may hold a very different amount.

Can I quote a junk pile from a photo?

Yes, if the photos show the whole pile and the way out, with measurements for the bulky pieces. State the allowance and confirm the total before loading. A close-up of the front of a pile can’t show what is stacked behind it.

What if the customer wants an item donated?

Name the item and agree what happens if the charity won’t take it. Price the pickup and handling in the scope so the job doesn’t depend on a donation pickup nobody has confirmed.

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