JunkPDX FAQs

Specialty & heavy-item removal questions

Photos, preparation and site details for removals that need a closer look.

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What do you need to review an upright piano on stairs?

Send the piano type, dimensions if known, floor location and photos of every stair section, landing and turn on the way to truck parking. Include doorway clearances where space is tight. The crew reviews the complete route and handling needs before confirming removal. Leave the piano in place while that plan is assessed.

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Does a baby-grand piano use the same removal plan as an upright?

No. Grand and baby-grand pianos need a separate review because their construction, weight, disassembly and access can require a different approach. Identify the style and share photos of the piano and its full exit route. A specialist may be needed; an upright-piano project photo does not establish that the same crew plan fits your piano.

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How can I request safe removal if I do not know its weight?

Tell us the weight is unknown and send an identifying label or model number if one is safely visible. Include dimensions, floor location and the route out. A photo alone does not establish a safe's weight or equipment needs. The project review determines what further information or site assessment is needed before a removal quote can be approved.

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What if the safe is bolted down or fixed inside a cabinet?

Describe the anchors, surrounding cabinet and any other attachments in your request. Photograph only what is accessible without shifting the safe. Detachment, the exit route and any property work need review together; a haul-away request does not automatically include alterations. Leave the item secured until the approved plan identifies how it will be prepared and removed.

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Can the hot tub go while my deck and fence stay?

Tell us which surfaces and structures must remain, and show how the tub sits beside or inside them. JunkPDX usually dismantles approved hot tubs into sections, but built-in or recessed installations need closer review. Deck, fence or railing changes are not automatically included. The site assessment confirms the removal method and any separate work needed.

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What should I tell you if the hot tub is still connected or contains water?

Include that in the request before a removal date is arranged. The tub must be fully drained, with utility connections safely disconnected by the appropriate qualified person before removal starts. Mention hidden water or saturated insulation too, since those conditions affect handling. The review can identify preparation still needed; the removal quote does not automatically include utility work.

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Can an old shed be removed while its base stays for a replacement?

Yes, that goal can be included in the site review. Identify the floor, base or slab you want retained, along with neighboring structures and belongings. The approved quote must distinguish the shed from what stays underneath it. Slab removal, excavation and building the replacement are separate work and are not automatically part of shed removal.

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Does a shed attached to another structure need a different review?

Yes. Show the connection, every accessible side, utilities and the surrounding area. Construction, condition and attachments affect what dismantling is practical. Small-structure removal needs a site assessment before approval, and structural alterations or utility work may require an appropriately qualified provider. Do not assume a freestanding shed example covers an attached structure with different conditions.

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Can you review an old camper that cannot roll or reach the street?

Yes, you can request a project review, but whole-unit removal is not confirmed from that request. Show the vehicle, tires, hitch or tow points and complete route out from safe positions. Ownership, condition, transport and a receiving destination need review. A qualified transport provider or other specialist may be needed before a practical scope can be offered.

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Can I request a camper contents cleanout without removing the camper?

Yes. Interior contents can be reviewed as their own scope when access is suitable and an authorized customer identifies what may leave. Mark belongings and fitted parts that stay, and disclose water damage or unknown materials. Propane, fuel, sewage and other specialty concerns are not ordinary contents; those need separate review before work is approved.

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What should a home-gym removal request include?

List each machine, bench, rack and group of weights separately. Include models, marked weights, floor location and whether equipment is assembled or attached. Show doorways, stairs and the route to loading without moving the equipment for photos. Compact weights and large machines create different handling needs, so the complete inventory matters more than a single room photo.

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Should I take a pool table apart before requesting removal?

Start by showing the table as it is and explaining whether any sections are already detached. Include its size, floor location, construction if known and the exit route. Assembly and weight affect the handling plan. Request review before moving or dismantling heavy parts so the agreed scope can identify preparation, crew and equipment needs.

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How do I request removal of a lathe, press or other workshop machine?

Send the machine's model, dimensions and any documented weight, plus photos of anchors, connections and the loading route. Say whether the equipment is installed or already prepared for removal. These projects need review of resources and access before scheduling; an ordinary household truck-space estimate does not establish that the machinery can be handled under the same scope.

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What information matters for a walk-in cooler or freezer removal?

Describe the size, model if known, location and whether it is intact, disconnected or already dismantled. Show accessible connections and the route from the equipment to truck parking. Refrigeration equipment needs its own scope review, including preparation, dismantling and disposal requirements. Do not assume removing loose cooler panels and removing an installed unit involve the same work.

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Can a restaurant range or fryer be included in an equipment pickup?

It can be submitted for specialty review. List the equipment, models, quantity and any gas, water or electrical connections. Include the kitchen exit route and loading access. The approved plan must identify preparation and any qualified outside work before removal is scheduled. A request to haul equipment does not automatically include disconnecting it from the building.

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