Estate Cleanout, Liquidation & Downsizing Services
Every situation is different. Whether you're dealing with an estate after the loss of a loved one, helping a parent downsize, or preparing a property for sale, we can help you determine what needs to happen next.
The Estate Care Company provides practical, respectful assistance throughout Northumberland County, Hastings County, Quinte and the Peterborough area.
Your first walkthrough is free. No obligation. No pressure.
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
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Estate Cleanouts
Clearing a home after a death can be one of the most difficult parts of settling an estate.
We work through the property methodically and respectfully, room by room, so nothing sentimental gets swept up with everything else.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Free walkthrough · Room-by-room sorting · Photos, letters & heirlooms set aside for the family · Furniture & contents removal · Garage & basement clean-outs · Written plan & quote before work begins
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Sorting, Donation & Disposal
Not everything in a home should be sold.
We sort belongings into keep, sell, donate, recycle and dispose, avoiding unnecessary waste wherever practical while respecting the family's wishes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Donation coordination, with receipts where available · Recycling & scrap-metal coordination · Secure document shredding · Final dump runs
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Estate Liquidation & Online Auctions
Many estates hold furniture, antiques, collectibles and other belongings with real value.
We identify what's worth selling and recommend the best way to sell it, usually through an online auction, so you can decide what to sell, donate, keep or dispose of.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Research & pricing · Photography & listings · Week-long online estate auctions · Buyer communication & pickup days · Proceeds to you, less a 10% fee · Sales records for the estate · Appraiser & auction-house referrals
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Property Preparation & Cleaning
Once a home is cleared, it needs to be ready for its next step.
We get the property clean and photo-ready for listing, closing or new occupants, scheduled around your realtor's dates.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Broom-clean finish · Standard & deep cleaning · Move-in & move-out cleans · Kitchens, bathrooms & appliances · Realtor photo-ready preparation
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Downsizing & Senior Moves
Moving from a long-time family home into a smaller residence can be overwhelming.
We help decide what fits the new space, sort and pack it with care, and handle what stays behind, so less of the work and decision-making falls on the family.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Downsizing guidance · Sorting & packing · Sale, donation & disposal of what stays behind · Storage, utility & mail-redirect coordination · Updates for family out of town
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Property Upkeep
A vacant home still needs looking after while an estate is settled.
We keep an eye on empty or transitioning properties so problems are caught early and the home stays presentable.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Regular check-ins · Exterior & yard tidying · Walkway clearing · Basic light maintenance · Updates for the executor or family
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Long-Term Care Moves
A long-term care bed offer gives families 24 hours to accept and about five days to move in.
We pack, move and set up your parent's new room within Ontario's 5-day window, then look after the family home when you're ready, without the rush.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Same- or next-day booking · Packing clothing, photos & favourite things · Choosing furniture that fits the room · Moving & room set-up · Photos of the finished room for family · Labour $45/hour, quoted up front
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Junk Removal
Some things simply need to go.
We remove unwanted furniture, appliances and household items, donating or recycling what we can before anything goes to the dump.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Furniture & appliance removal · Household & garage junk · Donation & recycling first · Priced by load size
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Cottage Clear-Outs
Clearing a family cottage is a big job, especially from out of town.
We sort, sell, donate and haul away cottage contents in the Kawarthas, Bancroft and North Hastings, so you don't have to make the trip.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Free walkthrough, in person or by video call · Keepsakes set aside for the family · Online auctions for furniture & tools · Donation & haul-away · Photo updates at each stage · Written quote before work begins
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Repair Coordination
Small repairs can hold up a sale or a move.
We arrange and oversee qualified, insured contractors on your behalf, from a leaky faucet to larger jobs, so you don't have to manage them from a distance.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Finding qualified contractors · Insurance & WSIB checks · Scheduling & access · Overseeing the work · Quoted individually
WHO WE HELP
Help for Executors, Families & Realtors
You don't have to manage everything yourself.
We work with:
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Families dealing with an estate
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Executors and estate representatives
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Realtors preparing a property for sale
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Homeowners downsizing
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Families helping a parent move
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Anyone facing the task of clearing a home
For realtors and estate lawyers: one point of contact for the contents side of an estate, with regular updates and work scheduled around your listing or closing dates.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear path, from first walkthrough to final clear-out
Free walkthrough
We visit the property, listen to what you need and explain your options. No cost, no obligation.
Sort, sell & clear
Keepsakes set aside first, then items are sold, donated, recycled or removed.
Written plan & quote
You'll know the scope, timeline and cost before any work begins.
Final walkthrough
A last look together, and the property is ready for its next step
AREAS WE SERVE
Estate cleanouts across Northumberland, Hastings, Quinte & Peterborough
Northumberland County
Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton, Campbellford, Colborne and surrounding communities.
