Landlords, property managers, HOAs
Gross filth cleaning in Lake County
When a unit comes back in squalor — garbage, waste, infestation, mold from neglect — you need it emptied, sanitized and documented so it can be re-rented. That's a specific job, and the partner crew does it for Lake County property owners regularly.
What's included
- Removal of all contents and debris, with anything that looks personal or valuable staged for the owner's records first.
- Removal of contaminated flooring, fixtures and drywall where sanitizing isn't possible.
- Hospital-grade disinfection of all surfaces; enzymatic treatment for urine and organic residue.
- Odor treatment (ozone / hydroxyl) after the source is removed.
- Regulated disposal of biohazard material; landfill for the rest.
- Dated photo documentation before and after, and a written scope for your file.
Before the crew starts
Have legal possession. Illinois landlords cannot remove a tenant's belongings while the tenant still holds the unit, and a squalor cleanout done a week early can turn into a lawsuit. If the eviction is final or the tenant has surrendered the keys in writing, you're fine. If you're not sure, ask your attorney first — the landlords guide covers the basics.
Multi-unit buildings and HOAs
The crew coordinates elevator time, container placement and working hours with management, works in shorter shifts to keep hallways clear, and uses sealed bags rather than open carts through common areas. A certificate of insurance is available on request for the association or management company.
Ongoing problem tenant? If the unit is occupied and the resident is the one struggling, this is a hoarding cleanup, not a turnover, and Adult Protective Services or a social worker may need to be involved. The crew can do either; tell them which situation you have.
What happens when you call
Call or send the form
An assistant answers any hour and takes the basics — town, roughly what you're dealing with, when to call you back. No photos. No judgment. About three minutes.
A local crew calls you back
During the day you can be connected straight through; otherwise the partner company calls back within the hour, 7am–9pm, to schedule a free, no-obligation walkthrough — in person or by video.
Written quote, then the work
You get a flat written price before anything is touched. Keepsakes, documents and valuables are set aside. Unmarked vehicles on request.
Questions people ask
What counts as gross filth?
The industry term for a unit or home in squalor: accumulated garbage, rotting food, human or animal waste, insect or rodent infestation, mold from neglect. It's a biohazard-adjacent job, not a deep clean, and it needs a crew with the protective equipment and disposal channels for it.
The tenant is gone. Can the crew start tomorrow?
Often, yes — if you have legal possession. If the tenant has not surrendered the unit or the eviction isn't final, the crew will ask you to confirm that first. See the landlords guide.
Do I get documentation for a security-deposit claim or court?
Yes. Dated photos before and after, a written scope, and the invoice. Tell the crew you need it for a claim so the photos are thorough.
What about the pests?
The crew removes the conditions — food, waste, harborage — and sanitizes. Active infestations need a licensed pest-control company; the cleanup crew can tell you when that's the case and works around a treatment schedule.
How long is a rental turnover?
A one- or two-bedroom apartment is typically one day for removal and sanitizing. Houses take two or three. Mold, flooring removal or pest treatment add time.