Hoarding disorder videos

Visualizing the five levels of hoarding in a bedroom

Welcome to a revealing journey through the five levels of hoarding in a bedroom. In this comprehensive video, we delve into the spectrum of clutter, from minimal disorganization to extreme hoarding, shedding light on the varying degrees and complexities of this challenging issue. 

The dangers of Fire and Hoarding: Tips for a Safer Environment

While hoarding might at first seem to be a logistical problem, it also poses a threat to your home and your neighbourhood. Today, we aim to shed light on the dangers of fire and hoarding, while urging you to take steps to create a safer living environment. In extreme cases, we offer professional hoarding clean-up services as a solution to the most challenging situations.

When hoarders lose contact with family members and how to break the cycle

Hoarding is not an individual problem but it’s a public health issue that affects the health and safety of individuals, families, neighbours. People who hoard have an increased risk of fire, pest infestations, falls, respiratory problems, and even evictions.

What is a hoarding disorder? Decluttering will help lift the burden from your shoulders.

Are you or a loved one having difficulties getting rid of clutter, or experiencing hoarding issues that are impacting your life?

At 1st Hoarding Clean Up we understand what some folks experience and we know how to help overcome the burden and stress that hoarding places put on individuals and families. Aside from mental concerns, there are physical risks due to tripping hazards or collapsing piles of paper, or books, and in some cases fire risks.

Common types of hoarding

Hoarding occurs when someone has difficulty getting rid of possessions and those items build up, eventually taking over the person’s residence. Some people find it hard to get rid of clutter, which often leads to homes that are disorganized, and messy. Those with compulsive hoarding disorder often experience stress or anxiety when they think of throwing away their possessions.

I have a hoarding problem, I need help

If hoarding or clutter is impacting your life, we would be honored to provide our expertise and assistance to help you. Making a decision to reach out for help is one that we understand could trigger many emotions.

We respect the courage it takes to reach out, and we hope we can assist by lifting the burden from your shoulders. We can help you! Everything is completely confidential and we do not alert anyone to your situation. We work with you step-by-step during the process and develop a plan that works best for you.

we are here to help

When you call, our friendly office staff will discuss with you the specifics of the hoarding situation, explain our cleanup process, alongside provide you with an estimated timeline and a quote based on this conversation. We can also arrange a time for one of our highly trained Project Managers to come by for a complimentary assessment.