What Does It Cost to Clean Out a Storage Unit in Broken Arrow?

Short answer: Storage unit cleanouts are billed hourly — $65/hr for one hustler, $95/hr for a two-man crew, hauling included. A packed 10x10 is commonly a two-man job of a few hours. The math that matters most is simple: one cleanout usually costs less than two or three more months of rent on a unit you never open.

The rent math nobody runs

Storage units are easy to start and hard to stop. A 10x10 in the Broken Arrow and Tulsa area commonly runs somewhere in the ballpark of a hundred-plus dollars a month, and units get kept for years past the point where anyone remembers what is inside.

Before you decide the cleanout is too expensive, add up what you have already paid and what another six months costs. For most people the cleanout pays for itself almost immediately — and unlike the rent, it is a one-time number.

What each unit size typically takes

• 5x5 / 5x10 locker: often a solo hustler, one to two hours, depending on how packed it is.
• 10x10, packed front to back: commonly a two-man crew for a few hours plus haul-off.
• 10x15 to 10x20: usually a two-man crew for most of a day, sometimes with more than one load.
• 10x30 or multiple units: quoted after photos, frequently staged across two visits.

Send one photo of the unit with the door open plus the size, and you will get an hour range before we drive out.

What drives the hours

1. How tightly it is packed. A wall of stacked boxes is fast. A unit packed randomly to the ceiling with furniture wedged in takes far longer per cubic foot.
2. Drive-up versus interior unit. Drive-up units are the fastest. Interior units with a long hallway walk and a shared elevator can easily add an hour or more.
3. Facility access rules. Gate hours, loading dock availability, and whether carts are provided all affect the clock.
4. How much you are keeping. If part of it is going to your house and part is being hauled, that is effectively two sorts and sometimes two stops.
5. Heavy or awkward items. Appliances, safes, treadmills, and solid wood furniture need two people regardless of the unit size.

How to make the day cheaper

• Go once before the cleanout and pull anything you definitely want. Decisions made in advance are free; decisions made with a crew waiting are billed.
• Book inside the facility gate hours with margin, not right at closing.
• Reserve the loading zone or the closest spot to your unit if the facility allows it.
• Tell us up front if it is an interior unit or upstairs — it changes the estimate honestly rather than as a surprise.
• Time it near your billing date so you are not paying for a month you only use for two days.

Auction and abandoned units

If you bought a unit at auction, you are usually on a short clock to clear it — often 24 to 72 hours depending on the facility. Tell us the deadline when you book and we will tell you straight whether we can hit it. Facility managers clearing defaulted units can book the same way.

Questions we get asked

How much does it cost to empty a 10x10 storage unit?

A packed 10x10 is commonly a two-man crew for a few hours at $95/hr, with hauling included and no service fee. Whether it lands at the low or high end depends on how tightly it is packed, whether it is drive-up or interior, and how much you are keeping versus hauling. Send a photo of the open unit and you will get an hour range up front.

Do I need to be at the storage facility the whole time?

Only long enough to get us through the gate and open the unit. Most customers unlock, point out anything that stays, and leave. If the facility permits it, access can sometimes be coordinated with the manager instead.

Will you sweep the unit out when you are done?

Yes. We broom-sweep the unit so it passes the facility walkthrough and you are not hit with a cleaning fee when you hand back the key.

Can you clear a unit I won at auction?

Yes, and it is a common job. Auction wins usually come with a tight deadline to clear the space, so tell us the deadline when you book and we will confirm honestly whether we can meet it before you commit.

What happens to everything you take out?

Anything still usable is separated and dropped at a local Tulsa-area donation center. The rest is disposed of properly. Disposal is included in the hourly rate rather than added as a separate dump fee.

Related guides

• Storage unit cleanout guide for Broken Arrow
• Donation pickup vs junk hauling in Tulsa
• Furniture removal cost in the Tulsa area
• Junk removal cost in Broken Arrow (2026)

Ready to stop the rent?

Send one photo of the open unit and the size, and we will send back an estimate the same day. See storage cleanout details, or call or text (918) 845-0004.