Many factors can lead a person down the path of hoarding. One worth mentioning is how much longer our population is living. The International OCD Foundation states, “Hoarding symptoms appear to be almost three times more common in older adults (ages 55-94 years) compared to younger adults (ages 34-44)”. With age comes less social interaction, loneliness, and isolation, all leading to depression which can coincide with hoarding.

Hoarding is a complicated problem with devastating effects which will never go away without professional help. People with hoarding symptoms need counseling and support from family members. Please remember that the road to recovery is not easy to travel. Patience and love are a must. The symptoms of hoarding disorder can turn a person’s living space into an unusable and untravellable dwelling. Here is where we come in. At Junk Removal Inc we have many years of experience emptying hoarded properties.

First, we do a safety check. We do a walkthrough to ensure there are no tripping hazards, broken stairs, or structural damage. Excessive amounts of newspapers, magazines, and books can cause floors, walls, and ceilings to become a deadly hazard – this must be taken very seriously. The next step is to come up with a plan. The most common method of attack is to go room by room. Clearing out one room at a time allows us to create more workspaces as we advance throughout the property.