Senior downsizing and move into care
Senior Downsizing and Move Into Care Cleanouts in Vancouver
Downsizing a parent's home is emotional. We work patiently alongside your family to decide what moves, what's kept and what's donated, around the move date. It's a gentler kind of estate cleanup in Vancouver, paced to the people, not the calendar.
Is this you?
If this sounds familiar, we can help
Downsizing is as much about feelings as it is about stuff. Here's what we hear most.
- A parent is moving into a smaller home or into care, and the house needs to be cleared.
- You want to keep certain keepsakes and donate the rest with care.
- There's a move date coming up, and the timing matters.
- You want the process to feel calm and respectful, not rushed.
- You're coordinating with siblings, a care home, and movers all at once.
What's included
Everything in your downsizing cleanout
We work with the whole family at a pace that feels right. Here's what's covered.
- Help deciding what moves, what's kept and what's donated
- Careful sorting of a lifetime of belongings
- Donation and resale of items that won't be needed
- Coordination around the move date
- A broom clean home ready for sale or handover
Donating and reselling items your family no longer needs can lower the cost of the cleanout. Rates start at $90 per hour for a single crew member and truck, with disposal at $0.18 per pound and no disposal fee for items we donate or recycle. Resale value can also offset your cost. See our full estate cleanup cost breakdown.
How it works
Four calm steps
No surprises and no pressure. You stay in control the whole way, and we handle the heavy lifting.
Send photos or book a walkthrough
Text us a few photos of the home, or we'll come walk through it with you. Either way, no obligation.
Get a clear written quote
You receive a fixed, itemized quote with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
We sort, donate, resell and recycle
We handle every item with care, keep what you want, and find good homes for the rest.
You get a broom clean home
We sweep and tidy, and hand you a donation summary for your records.
At your pace
Decisions made gently, around the move date
We never rush a downsizing. Here's how we work with your family.
- We help sort what moves to the new home, what stays with family, and what's donated
- Keepsakes are handled with care and set aside for the people who want them
- We work around the move date, the movers and the new home's timeline
- Nothing leaves until you and your family are ready
Helpful guide
Want to walk your parent through what the day will look like? Read our guide, What to Expect During an Estate Cleanup.
FAQ
Questions about this service
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More help
Related services and next steps
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Ready when you are. No pressure, no rush.
Whatever you're ready for, we'll meet you there. Send a few photos or call us to talk it through.