Chicago Property Cleanout Services
Property Cleanouts That Find Hidden Value
Not junk removal — we're value finders. Before clearing a property, we identify jewelry, coins, silver, antiques, and collectibles that junk haulers throw away. Our process often pays for itself.
Not All Cleanouts Are Created Equal
| Typical Junk Removal | Decatique Studios |
|---|---|
| Charge by the truckload | Find value first |
| Throw everything away | Purchase jewelry, coins, silver |
| No expertise in valuables | 40 years of expertise |
| Rush through the job | Thorough, respectful process |
| You pay them $500-$2,000+ | Often pay YOU instead |
| Valuable items go to landfill | Items find new homes |
Who We Help
Bereaved Families
Lost a loved one? We handle estate cleanouts with compassion and care, identifying valuables the deceased collected.
Downsizing Seniors
Moving to a smaller home or senior living? We help identify valuable items and turn decades of collecting into cash.
Real Estate Agents
Need a property cleared for closing? We work fast while ensuring nothing valuable is discarded.
Landlords & Managers
Tenant left belongings? We sort through everything, purchase valuables, and clear the rest so you can re-rent quickly.
Valuables We Find During Cleanouts
Jewelry & Gold
Gold rings in medicine cabinets. Diamond earrings in jewelry boxes. Vintage brooches in dresser drawers. We check everywhere.
Coins & Silver
Coin collections in closets. Sterling silver flatware sets. Silver dollars hidden in desk drawers. Pre-1965 coins in jars.
Collectibles & Antiques
Vintage costume jewelry. Antique watches. Collectible figurines. Art and prints. Items with stories and value.
Real Story: The Northbrook Estate
A family called us to clear their late mother's home in Northbrook. They'd already scheduled a junk removal company for the following week.
During our walkthrough, we found: a collection of gold jewelry in the bedroom, sterling silver flatware in the dining room, vintage costume jewelry worth hundreds, and a box of coins in the basement including several Morgan silver dollars.
Result: Instead of paying $1,200 for junk removal, we paid the family $3,400 for the valuables we found.
The items they thought were "just old stuff" turned out to be worth thousands. This happens more often than you'd think.
Our Cleanout Process
Free Walkthrough
We tour the property, identify potential valuables, and give you an honest assessment.
Sort & Evaluate
Our experts systematically search every room, drawer, and closet. We sort items by value.
Purchase Valuables
We buy jewelry, coins, silver, and collectibles on the spot. Cash or check, same day.
Coordinate Removal
After valuables are removed, we help arrange hauling. Often our payment covers removal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Junk removal charges to haul everything away. We identify valuable items first, purchase them at fair prices, then help arrange removal of the rest.
It depends on what we find. If there are valuable items, the money we pay may cover removal costs entirely. Some cleanouts result in us paying YOU.
Yes, estate cleanouts are our specialty. We treat every property with respect and work with families, executors, and attorneys professionally.
Most properties can be evaluated in one visit. Complete cleanouts typically take 1-3 days. For urgent situations, ask about expedited service.
Service Areas
Need a Property Cleared?
Get a free evaluation before you call junk removal. You might be throwing away thousands of dollars.