Hoarding Cleanup in Rexburg & Southeastern Idaho

Hoarding affects people from every background, every income level, and every walk of life. If you or someone you care about is living in a home overwhelmed by accumulated belongings, you already know that the situation didn’t happen overnight — and it won’t get resolved overnight either. But it can get better, and it starts with asking for help.

ShapeUpIdaho provides hoarding cleanup services in Rexburg and throughout Southeastern Idaho. We bring patience, discretion, and genuine care to every job. No judgment. No lectures. Just a team of people ready to help restore a safe, livable home.

Understanding the Situation

Hoarding isn’t about laziness or messiness. It’s a recognized condition that makes it extremely difficult for people to let go of possessions, regardless of their actual value. Over time, the accumulation can make a home unsafe, unsanitary, and isolating for the person living there.

We’ve worked with individuals who were embarrassed and afraid to let anyone see their home. We’ve worked with adult children who discovered the extent of a parent’s hoarding only after a medical emergency. We’ve worked with landlords and property managers who needed a unit restored to livable condition.

In every case, our approach is the same: respectful, methodical, and completely confidential.

Signs That Professional Help Is Needed

A hoarding situation typically calls for professional cleanup when:

• Rooms can no longer be used for their intended purpose (can’t cook in the kitchen, can’t sleep in the bedroom)
• Pathways through the home are narrow or blocked
• There are health or safety hazards — mold, pests, fire risks, structural concerns
• The person living there is unable to manage daily tasks due to the clutter
• Code enforcement or a landlord has issued a notice
• A family member needs to intervene for the well-being of a loved one

If any of these apply, we can help.

Our Approach to Hoarding Cleanup

We don’t just show up with a truck and start throwing things away. Hoarding cleanup requires a thoughtful, structured approach that respects the individual while making real progress toward a clean, safe home.

Step 1: Private Conversation

Everything starts with a phone call. Call us at (662) 666-6494 and tell us as much or as little as you’re comfortable sharing. We’ll answer your questions, explain how the process works, and schedule a time to visit the home. This conversation — and everything that follows — is completely confidential.

Step 2: Home Assessment

We visit the property and assess the situation. This isn’t a quick walk-through — we take the time to understand the layout, the level of accumulation, any hazards (structural, biological, or chemical), and the client’s goals and concerns. From there, we put together a detailed plan and quote.

Step 3: Room-by-Room Cleanup

This is where the real work happens. Our crew works through the home one area at a time. We sort everything into clear categories:

• Keep — Items the client wants to retain
• Donate — Items in usable condition that can help others
• Recycle — Materials that can be diverted from the landfill
• Dispose — Items that are no longer usable or safe to keep

We never remove anything without the client’s knowledge and consent. If a therapist or support person is involved, we work together to maintain a pace that feels manageable.

Step 4: Cleaning and Restoration

Once items are removed, the real condition of the home often becomes visible for the first time in years. We handle cleaning of the cleared areas — sweeping, wiping surfaces, and removing debris. For homes that need deep cleaning or remediation beyond our scope (mold treatment, biohazard cleanup), we can connect you with trusted specialists in the Rexburg area.

Why Families Trust ShapeUpIdaho

Hoarding cleanup is personal. Choosing the right company to help matters enormously. Here’s why families across Southeastern Idaho trust us with this sensitive work:

Complete discretion. We arrive in unmarked trucks and work with minimal disruption to neighbors. Your situation stays between us.

Trained, compassionate crew. Our team members understand the emotional complexity of hoarding. They’re trained to be patient, kind, and professional at all times.

Client-directed process. The person whose home we’re cleaning (or their designated representative) stays in control throughout the process. We follow their lead on what stays and what goes.

No surprises on pricing. We provide detailed quotes before work begins. If the scope changes, we discuss it before proceeding.

Responsible disposal. We donate and recycle as much as possible. Even in severe hoarding situations, there are often items that can find a second home rather than going to a landfill.

Common Situations We Help With

• Self-referred cleanups — The bravest call we get. When someone recognizes they need help and reaches out on their own, we’re honored to be there.
• Family interventions — Adult children or other relatives who need to restore a loved one’s home to a safe condition.
• Code enforcement compliance — When the city or county has issued a cleanup order and there’s a deadline to meet.
• Landlord/property manager needs — When a rental unit has been severely hoarded and needs to be restored. See our property management cleanouts for more.
• Pre-sale property preparation — Estate representatives preparing a hoarded property for market.

Service Area

Our hoarding cleanup services are available throughout Southeastern Idaho:

• Rexburg
• Idaho Falls & Ammon
• Blackfoot
• St. Anthony
• Driggs & Tetonia

Related Services

Hoarding cleanup often connects with other services we provide:

• House Cleanouts — For less severe accumulation, a standard house cleanout may be appropriate.
• Estate Cleanouts — When a hoarded home is part of an estate, we combine our estate and hoarding expertise.
• Basement Cleanouts — Basements are common accumulation zones in hoarding situations.
• Garage Cleanouts — Garages often become overflow areas. We clear them out as part of the overall cleanup.
• Foreclosure Cleanouts — Foreclosed properties with hoarding conditions need specialized attention.

Take the First Step

Making the call is the hardest part. Once you do, we handle everything else. ShapeUpIdaho is here to help you or your loved one move toward a safer, healthier living environment — at your pace, on your terms.

Call (662) 666-6494 today for a confidential conversation. There’s no obligation, no pressure, and absolutely no judgment. Just a team that’s ready to help.