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The Risks of Hiring ‘That Guy with a Truck’ for Junk Removal Services

Published on November 17, 2011 in Damaged Furniture, Professional Haulers, get rid of junk, junk hauler, junk hauling, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

You’ve probably seen the ad on craigslist or some other advertising venue.  It reads something like “Guy with truck. Cheap prices.  Will pick up the junk from your home or business.  Call me at —”  Although your gut feeling tells you it isn’t a good idea to hire this person, the ‘cheap prices’ line is inching you towards the phone.  Don’t do it – your gut is telling you the right decision to not hire this person.  Here’s a few reasons why it’s a bad idea.

It’s always better to hire a legitimate, reputable junk removal service like Junk King instead of turning to unheard of and unlicensed junk hauler. Some guy in a pickup truck may be cheaper than hiring a licensed professional, but the risks outweigh the benefits, especially if you are seeking the removal of junk from your home or business. In the event that something bad happens, that guy in a pickup truck could end up costing you a great deal more in the end in terms of both time and money.

Safety Risks

One of the main reasons to hire a bonded, licensed, professional junk removal company is insurance. Junk King’s workers are bonded and insured. If some guy in a pickup truck gets injured hauling away your junk, it opens up the possibility for insurance claims against you. That is a hassle you definitely don’t need.

In addition, do you really know who you are inviting into your home?  With Junk King, you are inviting trained, reputable, and courteous junk removal professionals.  If you go with the ‘guy with the truck’ you are inviting a complete stranger who has the potential to be dangerous to you and your family.

Property Damage & Theft

Another risk to consider is the potential for the unlicensed haulers to cause property damage of some sort to your home or office . Somebody has to pay for the damage or expend labor in repairing any damages they cause.

Also consider potential property theft. You could find that items that were not junk were removed or an untrustworthy person could return to your residence at some time in the future to remove more desirable items. If working a job site, there could be theft of construction materials or contractor’s tools that could be seriously detrimental to your reputation if you are trying to run a business. It just isn’t worth the risk.

Legal Risks

There are also legal risks involved in hiring a guy with a pickup truck instead of a legitimate professional team like Junk King.  Any injury or accident that occurs in your home could result in a law suit against you.  Who knows – maybe the person has an act where they purposely hurt themselves just to embroil you in a legal battle and empty your bank account. You risk the security and sanctity of your own home when you choose ‘that guy in a truck.’ Far better to contact Junk King, a reputable company that has measures in place in case something happens.

For the safest, sure-thing, no hassles and no worries junk removal service, contact Junk King.  Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today.

Professional Junk Hauling Considerations

Published on January 19, 2011 in Professional Haulers, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The dictionary defines a professional as a “person who is an expert at his or her work.” It can refer to a person who “follows an occupation as a means of a livelihood.” It’s easy to identify the professionals we have in our lives. Obviously, our doctors and dentists are professionals, but you would expect that from someone who spent years studying and training. The plumber we call on when the sink is clogged might not have gone to a university, but they are still a professional. So is the auto mechanic we turn to to fix our brakes. The point is that when it comes to taking care of business we want professionals handling the assignment. That attitude should be no different when it comes to hauling away your junk.

Is your garbage man a professional? Of course they are. They get paid to perform a service and they are an expert at their work. Are they in the same class as a professional athlete? Maybe not when it comes to their paycheck, but they are both professionals. Hiring a professional means you expect a level of competence. You want to get the job done right, done on time and done for what you expect to pay. Whenever anyone of these conditions aren’t met then trouble ensues.

How can you tell if you’re hiring a junk hauling professional? It could start with a personal recommendation. If a friend or neighbor has hired an experienced junk hauler to take away their refuse, then they should have no problem sharing the name with you; especially when the job was done right. You could also do what you’re doing right now which is online research. A business website reflects how a company wants to present themselves to potential customers. If a company has a sloppy looking website are they really professional? Chances are they might call themselves professional, but they really aren’t living up to any standards. Why would you hire a company like that?

Once you have identified the junk you want removed, you’ll be inviting workers into your home to take that away. Shouldn’t they be professionals? They’re not going to pick up a truck load of worker who will disappear after the job is finished. A professional junk hauling company will know all of their workers. They will also train them to perform up to the company’s standards. You might not think that a lot of training is involved in moving junk, but reputation is always on the line with every job. If the movers are dropping pieces or banging up walls are you going to recommend them? Probably not. That’s what really separates a professional from an amateur: the level of experience and pride they take in their work. If you are hiring a professional for everything else in your life, don’t stop when it comes to junk hauling.

Junk King is the consummate professional in the junk hauling industry.  Not only are all Junk King workers bonded and insured, but they are also trained to provide an efficient, streamlined service for all customers. For a professional junk hauling job today, simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or a book a free on site estimate online.

Junk Hauling for the NFL Season

Published on September 15, 2010 in Professional Haulers, get rid of junk, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have some of the huge linemen from your hometown NFL team put their strength to work in your home?  Imagine those guys on moving day, hauling your heavy items out of the house as if they were carrying grocery bags.  Unfortunately, the thought of hanging out with our favorite NFL players, much less having them do our household chores, is just a pipe-dream.

Don’t fret too much though – at least the NFL season is finally here!  *Cue NFL Theme Song*.  For families across the US, the start of the NFL season means much more than simply watching football games.  It means family and friends getting together to root for their home teams, it means Halloween and Thanksgiving are on their way and it means getting your ‘entertainment room’ completely overhauled for the best NFL viewing experience in the neighborhood.

Although the start of the NFL season is all about having fun, preparing for those gatherings can be a bit of work.  Having friends or family over for the big Sunday game means using your Saturday to do some shopping and pre-party prep.  A stop by the grocery store to pick up your standard game foods is a necessity.  Some favorites include buffalo wings, potato skins, vegetable dips and your standard chips and salsa.   Some ice cold beer is usually in order as well.

The real work, however, comes into play at home and getting your living room ready for the game.  On the simpler side of things, a nice dusting/wipe down of unused furniture surfaces can make everything shine a bit more.  For those with larger aspirations for the NFL season, a complete overhaul of the living room may occur.  This could include getting rid of the old boxy TV set and replacing it with a Flat Panel, LCD, Plasma, 3-D, Super-HD 150 inch screen.  Well, maybe that’s a bit much, but many people are replacing their old TV sets with new high-def screens.

Some people also might consider a new furniture set for the living room. Sitting on old, musty, ripped couches and chairs can take away from the game viewing experience.  Now imagine a brand new furniture set that matches your team colors; now there’s something that can get you pumped up for the game!

The job of getting your old junk out and the new furniture in can be quite a task.  And, unfortunately, we don’t all have NFL linemen to do the heavy lifting for us.  However, you do have a professional, eco-friendly and affordable junk hauling service just a phone call away – Junk King!  The Junk King team is just as excited for the NFL season as you – we’ll be rooting for our home teams all around the country.    We’ll also be helping you prepare for your NFL parties by hauling out your old junk and making sure it gets disposed of in a responsible, eco-friendly manner.   Give us a call at 1-800-995-JUNK and we’ll give you a free on site estimate.

Junk Removal vs. Cleaning Service

Published on July 6, 2010 in Professional Haulers, Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .


Now that the Fourth of July festivities, gatherings and celebrations are over, the part that every homeowner dreads is looming:  cleanup.  The cleanup process after a big party is something that no one looks forward to. Some of the harrowing tasks of the cleanup involve scrubbing the filthy floors, washing dirty dishes, throwing out broken lawn chairs and filling massive bags of trash.

Many people hire a cleaning or maid service to lend a hand and get the cleanup process done in an efficient and professional manner.  Just as a cleaning service can help you with the smaller tasks at hand, a professional junk removal service can aid you with the big items. While your house is getting scrubbed down from head to toe you might as well consider freeing up some space and getting rid of all your unwanted clutter too.

In many ways utilizing a professional junk removal service is very similar to hiring a cleaning service on a regular basis. The major difference is junk removal professionals primarily remove large and hard to carry items that would be difficult to remove on your own.  While most people dont often think of Junk Removal as something that their home or office needs every so often, the advantages to getting rid of unwanted items are huge.  Here are several similarities between junk removal services and cleaning services.

Junk Removal makes your home CLEANER: Just like the main goal of using a maid service is to clean up around the house, one of the primary goals of junk removal is also to make your home cleaner. Getting rid of large unwanted furniture items clears up areas in your house that have built up dust and grime for years.  These open areas (and the new furniture) will be as clean as ever after the proper junk removal.

Junk Removal De-Stresses: Just as a clean house is a stress-free house, a clutter-less house is also a stress-free house.  Having unwanted junk and clutter around the house might not be an everyday issue, but sub-consciously junk can add to your stress level just as much as a sink of dishes or a pile of dirty laundry. Getting that junk outta-there will let you notice your home is significantly calmer.

Junk Removal is worth the price: Obviously, it is physically possible for you to get rid of your junk on your own, just as it is within the realm of possibility for you to clean your house.   Hiring a cleaning service means saving yourself the time of cleaning as well as getting the advantage of a thorough and professional service. It’s the same with junk removal: utilizing professionals means taking the heavy load off your back and providing an efficient service that is sure to provide great results.

If you are interested in some post-party junk removal services, be sure to check out Junk King by calling 1-800-995-JUNK.

Professional Haulers Prevent Back Pain

Published on June 15, 2010 in Back Pain, Damaged Furniture, Old Furniture Pick Up, Pick Up Old Furniture, Professional Haulers, Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

We all know a friend or family member that has hurt their back lifting something heavy.  Back pain is the reason for one fifth of all physicians’ visits in the US, with a staggering nine out of ten adults experiencing back pain at least once during their lifetime.  Back pain can range from a mere everyday annoyance to a serious problem, underlying a medical condition or issue with the spine.

Although we all like to think we can hold our own in the lifting department, when it comes down to it very few people lift objects properly.  Improper lifting, without fully utilizing the legs, is one of the primary reasons for back injuries. Lifting heavy objects adds to the problem: the bigger the furniture, the bigger potential for a serious back injury.

Most of us have had the experience of removing furniture from someone’s house or apartment.   Carrying an old-school 40 inch television can put you in some awkward positions, reaching and grappling for a good grip and probably not paying attention to the ‘proper way’ of lifting.

Couches also are fairly difficult to maneuver while they are in one piece.  Trying to get couches down several flights of stairs can often be a three person job, which ends up with one person pinned against a stair railing or wall.  This type of situation is obviously is no good for back health.

Moving these types of heavy objects out of a home or apartment is often not taken seriously, but it can lead to a serious lifetime of back pain and problems.  Although it is ‘possible’ to haul your old furniture or junk out on your own, it’s probably not worth the risk.

Experienced and professional junk haulers like Junk King know the proper way to move large and heavy items.  Junk King employs trained professionals that will make sure to take care in not damaging any of your property while hauling the items out.  Although you will need to spend money for this professional service, it will be well worth the while- imagine the cost of doctors’ visits for the next several years due to a pinched nerve or rotated disk.

A Job for a Junk Removal Professional

Published on March 12, 2010 in Professional Haulers and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Taking the first step to hire a professional Junk Removal service can be a big one for some people. No matter how much clutter you have in your home, you might still be reluctant to bring in the professionals. Maybe you’ve never hired a junk removal service before and aren’t sure how it works. Maybe you think you can take on the task yourself. I’d like to examine several different situations where you could definitely use a professional’s service.

You’re planning on selling your house

If you are planning on selling your house, making it appealing to any prospective buyers is your number one goal. The junk and clutter that sits around the various rooms of your house is a definite no-no if you want to make the sale. Whether it’s an old couch you never took out to the curb, stacks of outdated magazines, yard waste out back, or a burnt out computer monitor – these are the things that you’ll want to get rid of before inviting buyers in. Calling a professional junk removal service to handle these items will allow you to concentrate on making the sale.

You’re Moving Out

If you’re packing up and moving to a new home any time soon, you’ll need to take the time to go through all of your belongings and decide what you want to bring with you. You’ll most likely realize that you own a number of useless items that will have no place in your new home. If these items are large and bulky, they are sure to get in your way during the moving process. The most efficient option is to have a junk removal service pick up all of these items in one haul before you start the packing process.

Party Planning

It’s likely there is party or event in your future that will take place at your house. It could be your daughter’s upcoming wedding reception. Perhaps you’re holding a fundraiser or your child is about to graduate from high school. This means that friends, family from out of town, neighbors and coworkers all will be visiting your house. If you want to clear out some space for the event and make your home more presentable, getting rid of that unwanted clutter should be a priority. Every old piece of junk that you throw out will make your home that much more welcoming to your guests. While you’re cooking up recipes, buying groceries, creating decorations and figuring out where everyone will sit, a junk removal service can efficiently clear your home of all that clutter.

Spring Cleaning

Spring is just around the corner, and with spring comes the chance for the ‘rebirth’ of your clean and tidy home. There’s stuff you haven’t gotten around to all winter, from throwing out those rusty bikes in the garage to hauling off the fallen branches in the backyard. Now is the time to put the rubber gloves on, turn up the classic rock, and make your home look brand new again. The only problem is, you can’t be everywhere at once and you have real life to attend to. That’s where a junk removal service can be your spring-time saving grace. Simply give them a ring and they’ll haul all that junk out in an efficient and professional manner, while you can attend to those dusty corners and messy closets.