Why You Should Hire a Licensed and Insured Junk Removal Company

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Updated April 14, 2022

Hiring a junk removal company is a fast and efficient way to get help tackling a cleaning or junk removal project, but not ensuring that the people you hire to do so are licensed and insured can result in a world of headaches.

Learn about the importance of hiring a licensed, bonded, and insured junk removal company and the potential risks and dangers of hiring services that fail to meet this criteria.

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Risks of Hiring Uninsured Junk Removal Services

One of the biggest risks associated with hiring someone who isn't properly licensed and insured to remove your items or junk from your home or business is the lack of protection should any accidents unfortunately occur.

Regardless of the size or scope of the project, there is always the potential for unforeseen accidents to happen because life is simply unpredictable.

In the event of these unlikely accidents, whether it be damage to the property or the injury of a hired professional, an insured junk removal company will have the coverage needed to pay for the cost of remediation.

An uninsured company, however, leaves you open to financial risk, as you would be responsible for paying damages. A person injured on your property could also have legal grounds to sue you for damages.

It may seem unfair, but this is why we always recommend hiring qualified and insured junk removal services.

A "company" or individual who is willing to operate a business illegally may not have the best intentions to begin with.

In addition to safety and legal risks, theft and other damage is a potential risk from people who aren't registered as a licensed company in the area they're offering services.

It's much easier for people to get away with theft and other damages if there is no paper trail that could lead the authorities to them, leaving you responsible to deal with the aftermath.

Don't fall for the lure of cheaper prices if it comes with the cost of these potentially very expensive risks.

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How to Find Licensed and Insured Junk Removal Companies Near You

Hometown makes it easy to find junk removal companies in your area that are licensed and insured.

We personally verify every company and every review that is left on our site, so you never have to worry about inaccurate reviews or unlicensed companies when you explore our web pages.

Finding reputable junk removal services is easy:

  1. Click the "Find Pros" button at the top right of this page and select the service you need.
  2. Enter your zip code in the search bar and click the "Find Pros" button.
  3. From there, you can view a complete list of locally-owned junk removal or dumpster rental companies in your area.

Read about each company, see a list of services they offer and minimum fees, and access their phone number so you can contact them to get a quote whenever you're ready.


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