Storm debris removal
When the storm has passed, the mess is still there: limbs across the yard, a fence on the ground, carpet and drywall that got wet. A local crew clears it so you can start putting the house back.
What we take
- Fallen limbs, brush and uprooted shrubs
- Fence panels, posts and sheds that came down
- Wet carpet, padding, drywall and insulation pulled out after a flood
- Water-damaged furniture, mattresses and rugs
- Ruined appliances and electronics
- Roofing, siding and gutter pieces that came off
What we cannot take
- Anything still attached to the house or a live wire
- Fuel, chemicals and propane tanks that got loose
- Standing water or sewage-soaked material in open containers
Not sure about an item? Ask when you book. Your local crew will tell you before the day.
How storm debris removal is priced
Storm debris is priced by truck space like any other load. Brush compacts, so a yard that looks buried often comes to a half truck. Wet carpet and drywall are heavy and bulky, so a flooded living room is usually a half to a full truck. The crew confirms the price on site before loading.
| Load | Roughly | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | One sofa, one fridge or one mattress | $99–$149 |
| 1/8 truck | About a pickup-truck bed: a few pieces of furniture | $179–$249 |
| 1/4 truck | A small room, or a spare bedroom's furniture | $299–$379 |
| 1/2 truck | A one-car garage, or a small move-out | $449–$529 |
| 3/4 truck | A full basement or a two-car garage | $549–$649 |
| Full truck | A whole-house cleanout or estate clear-out | $649–$799 |
Prices are set by each local GoneDay location. The crew looks at the load and confirms the price before they start. Read the full pricing guide.
Before we arrive
- Photograph everything before it moves. Your insurance claim will ask for it.
- Keep storm debris in its own pile, away from everyday junk. Cities collect storm debris on a separate schedule and sort it differently.
- Tell us about blocked driveways or downed lines so the crew can plan the approach.
Where it goes
Clean brush goes to a green waste or mulch site where one is open after the storm. Metal goes to a scrap recycler. Wet building material and furniture go to the transfer station.
Good to know in Texas
Texas hurricane season runs June to November, and Gulf Coast cities run special storm debris collections for weeks after a big storm. Those pickups are free but slow, and they take only what is at the curb. A GoneDay crew comes when you book and carries it out from wherever it is.
Storm debris removal questions
Do you come right after a storm?
As soon as roads are open and it is safe for the crew. Right after a big storm the first days fill fast, so book as early as you can and we will give you the first window we have.
Should I wait for the city's storm debris pickup instead?
If the pile is at the curb and you can wait, the city pickup is free. Many people book us for what the city will not take, such as wet furniture and drywall, or because the pile is in the back yard and they cannot get it to the curb.
Will you take wet drywall and carpet?
Yes. Wet carpet, padding, drywall and insulation are the most common storm load we carry. They are heavy, so the price follows the space they take in the truck once loaded.
Can you cut up a fallen tree?
The crew cuts branches and small trunks to fit the truck. A large tree on a roof or a line is a job for a tree service and the power company first; after that, we clear what is left.
Do I need to be there?
Someone over 18 needs to confirm the price before loading. If you have evacuated, ask your local crew about confirming by phone with photos.
More answers on the FAQ page.