Services

Office Furniture Removal

When people decide not to sell or donate old office furniture, removing them can be more hectic especially for working people, the elderly, the sick, and women. By hiring a professional firm to do all the heavy lifting and haul it all away, one can avoid this task. Professional junk removals such as Spartan Shield Hauling and Trucking provides reliable, faster, safe, eco-friendly and responsible junk removal and disposal services.

Commercial Equipment Removal

As a smart business despite the expenses involved, it is often far more cost-effective to outsource junk removal services instead of paying using employees to do it. And, depending on where the business is located, there can be city or county restrictions on what a business can or cannot haul or dispose. The nature of business and institution’s activities generate a great deal of junk and makes hauling and removal problematic for many smaller businesses. Much of the typical business junk is large, unwieldy and heavy. The best approach is to outsource this work to a professional firm like Spartan Shield Hauling and Trucking.

Commercial Scrap Pick Up

These include:

Iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass and more
Beams, wires, and other construction metal debris
Plumbing fixtures and other office renovation debris
And any other unwanted metal junk

Property Management Clean Out

People are constantly on the move. According to the Census Bureau, about 13% of property renters move annually. The problem comes when these vacated properties need to be leased again but there is junk that has to be removed and the property is cleaned. There is nothing more frustrating than having to clean up someone else’s mess, especially when it is an entire apartment, house, or office full of junk. Property management gets a whole lot easier when there is a quick and affordable junk removal service ready to help out.

Foreclosure Clean Out

Realtors and real estate professionals know that working with foreclosed properties often means dealing with the junk abandoned by former homeowners. And too often these prior residents feel they have little or no incentive to leave their foreclosed home in salable condition when they leave the property.

The unfortunate reality in the real estate world is that many foreclosed properties are often left with trash, abandoned furniture and other property that the previous homeowners didn’t remove and haul away. What is even more unfortunate, especially for the Realtor, is that this task then falls to the Realtor or some other representative of the bank or finance company that now holds the property. This is why Spartan Shield Hauling and Trucking LLC is the best choice when it comes to foreclosure clean out.

Storage Facility Clean Out

Too much stuff is the bane of most people in the U.S. And, because we are inundated with stuff, we have turned storage unit rentals into a close to 40-million-dollar industry. Sometimes, storage facility managers discover large amounts of junk left behind by old tenants. Unfortunately, the job of getting all that junk loaded up and hauled away usually falls on them. At other times, there can be auctions and not everything is always sold. This means that at some point the self-storage facility owners or their managers must deal with defaulted leases, discarded junk, and any items that went unsold at an auction.

Construction Debris Removal

Smart contractors and project managers know that every phase of a project must be closely managed, processes streamlined, and resources optimized. What is often left out of these equations is construction debris management. However, to maintain the overall goal of cost-effectiveness, this is a function that should be equally managed and planned for.

An option is to outsource this work to a reputable, professional hauling company like us. The advantages of this approach far outweigh those of the construction management doing it. Competence, security and the peace of mind comes with knowing that a professional junk removal vendor will do the job right and quickly. The costs involved can often be far less than doing it with your own staff.

Problem Statement

Clutter is an American problem as research has shown as many as 50% of the popular admits to hoarding junk and having a problem with clutter. While this is a common problem at home, workplaces, corporations, institutions, hospitals, and public spaces, leaving junk to pile up is unhealthy, and should be avoided. Cluttered, untidy places are much more dangerous, pose higher risks to owners, workers, visitors, children, and even animals.

From fire hazards to vermin infestation and the risk of crush injuries, workplaces need to be clutter free. Hoarding is not a habit any businessowner should take to their business since it poses real risks to homeowners, businesses, family members, staff and even neighboring structures.

Households and businesses need help hauling away broken furniture, clearing out trash, and even emptying properties to keep places neat all the time. As such, the demand for junk removal services is high.

There are many reasons why piling clutter is dangerous to homeowners, business owners, and institutions. Some of these include;

Fire Risk

The biggest threat posed by untidy spaces and clutter at home/workplace is fire. It is the most dangerous risk for sure and many environments which are packed with hoarded items or simply badly organized files and papers create a huge risk should a fire start. The speed at which items catch fire is rapid and furthered when there are loose papers and similar lying around. What is more, as items fall or begin to burn, fire exits, obvious escape routes and ways out quickly become obstructed.

Whether large piles are already blocking doors or are simply near doorways, they pose a significant risk and may limit ways out should a fire occur. In many premises, windows are inaccessible and this can impede the fire officers, as well as, make escape much more difficult. Firefighting and rescue attempts cannot happen as easily as they should and this in turn puts the lives of fire officers at risk, as well as, children, disabled persons, sick, aged/elderly persons, women, staff and customers, if on-site.

The likelihood of fire is immediately raised when you have piles of flammable materials, especially when located near electronics such as gas/electric cookers, ovens/microwaves, photocopiers, computers and other related hardware. The risk of overheating is increased too.

Structural Integrity

Piling items high against walls and even to the ceiling puts immense pressure on the structure of building. This is especially the case if one is utilizing upper floors. Upstairs floors are not usually designed to sustain considerable amounts of weight and one could soon find their building at serious risk of collapse, ceilings falling through or damage to the walls. Not only is this devastating for home/property/business owners, it could also result in fatal accidents and injuries to those around.

This is especially a problem for landlords who own apartment buildings. Tenants with hoarding problems can put the whole building at risk so it is important to maintain regular checks and support tenants who may have hoarding issues before they become a serious problem for the whole premises.

Another key concern when cluttered items build up is mold. Large amounts of clutter attract mold as ventilation is rarely adequate enough to deal with the situation. Damp goes unnoticed, leaks are not spotted and soon mold is able to grow and flourish. The health issues associated with mold are well-documented but it can seriously impact on humans’ respiratory health, aggravate asthma and cause the development of dangerous respiratory problems and conditions. This is not the kind of environment anyone wants to live in or provide for their employees and customers.

Trips and Falls

Trips and falls remain the main cause of injury at home or workplace and an untidy or cluttered environment is bound to result in higher risk of falls. Whether it is loose wires or equipment left haphazardly place, trip hazards need to be avoided to ensure your workforce are safe. Badly stacked items also risk falling and causing crush injuries or forcing people to jump or move hastily, again raising the risk of accident.

Businesses regularly face negligence claims and lawsuits from employees and clients who have been injured in their premises. The chance of facing a claim is only higher if a company/home does not provide a safe and clean place. What is more, a cluttered workplace does not paint a good picture even if one isn’t at fault in a negligence case, so it pays to create the best environment and cover all bases.

Creating a Safe, Healthy Workplace

It is very easy for businesses and some property/homeowners to fall behind when it comes to general housekeeping. Not all people know the right standards of cleanliness and tidiness expected and others claim that they do not personally have the time to keep on top of regular cleaning and clutter. The risks that come with working or living in an untidy environment are too high to ignore and for businesses where removing junk is not a personal priority, investment in professional help is vital. At Spartan Shield Hauling & Trucking LLC., we provide every kind of junk removal service that one can need.

Clutter Increases Stress Levels

Studies have shown that increased levels of clutter can lead to higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. When constantly surrounded by mess, relaxing and feeling at ease can be tough. If one is already dealing with stress, too much clutter can make it even harder to cope. In addition, clutter can also make it difficult to focus and be productive. It can be tough to think straight when an environment is chaotic and cluttered.

Clutter Steals the Space

When a home is full of stuff, there is simply less room to move around. Clutter can not only make it difficult to get from point A to point B, but it can also lead to feelings of claustrophobia and anxiety. Additionally, living in a cluttered space can also be dangerous. Stacks of papers or boxes can easily topple and injure someone as well as been a fire hazard. Tripping over toys or clothes is a common way to end up with a sprained ankle or worse. Clutter can make you feel physically uncomfortable. When there is stuff everywhere, it can be difficult to find what one needs and hard to keep things clean.

A home should be a place where one feels safe, secure, and protected from the outside world. When a home is cluttered, it can have the opposite effect. Clutter can undermine one’s feelings of safety and security and make it feel like one is not at home.

Clutter Undermines Effective Parenting

Any parent knows that raising children can be a challenging and rewarding experience. However, parenting can also be stressful, and one source of stress is clutter. When a home is cluttered, it can undermine one’s ability to be present with children and provide the security they need.