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PCS cleanout · Norfolk, VA

PCS cleanout near Naval Station Norfolk

PCS orders move fast. Inspection date locked, household goods pickup scheduled, weight allowance maxed out. The stuff that doesn't fit on the shipment, won't survive the move, or shouldn't follow you to the next duty station has to go somewhere. PoofHaul connects you to local Norfolk haulers who clear it out on your timeline.

$200 to $1,500 typical PCS cleanout
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We get PCS season

Naval Station Norfolk runs PCS cycles year-round, with the May-through-August surge that hits every spring. Inspection windows are tight, household goods movers don't take everything, and base housing turn-in standards are not negotiable. The cleanout is the thing that almost always gets squeezed.

What gets cleared out on a PCS

  • Bulky furniture over the overseas weight allowance

    Couches, sectionals, dining sets that won't survive shipment or won't fit the OCONUS allowance.

  • Garage and patio gear

    Lawn equipment, grills, bikes, hoses, planters. Most movers don't ship gas-powered equipment.

  • Old appliances

    Spare fridges, deep freezers, washers, and dryers from off-base houses that don't move with you.

  • Kids' outgrown gear

    Cribs, strollers, kid-bikes, toy bins. Volume adds up fast across an enlistment cycle.

  • Sea-bag overflow + storage cleanouts

    Items kept in storage between deployments that aren't worth moving to the next station.

What it usually costs

Most PCS cleanouts in Hampton Roads run $200 to $700 for a single pickup-truck haul (light cleanout, off-base apartment) and $700 to $1,500 for a two-car-garage cleanout (multi-bedroom house with garage and outdoor equipment). Larger estates or long-term storage clear-outs run higher. Bid-based means you see the price in writing before you accept; no surprise charges on move day.

Why PoofHaul for a PCS cleanout

  • No lead fees. Local haulers pay nothing to bid. They keep more of what you pay, which usually shows up as a better price.
  • Multiple bids on every job. You see two to five bids in writing, with the all-in price. Pick the one that fits the timeline.
  • Pay after the job is done. Card on file when you accept; the hauler isn't paid until you confirm the job's complete.
  • Built for PCS season. PoofHaul was started by an Air Force veteran. The bid-based model exists because PCS cleanout windows don't flex, and a marketplace of local haulers can hit a deadline a single dispatcher can't.

PCS cleanout FAQ

What's a typical PCS cleanout cost in Hampton Roads?
$200 to $700 for a single haul (apartment or condo, light cleanout). $700 to $1,500 for a multi-bedroom house with garage and outdoor equipment. Larger estates run higher. PoofHaul shows you actual bids in writing before you accept.
What if my deployment date moves up?
Mention the deadline in the job description. Haulers price urgent jobs differently than flexible ones, and the bids you see will reflect haulers who can hit the timeline. If a deadline shifts after acceptance, message the hauler through the app and most will adjust.
Do you work weekends? PCS doesn't.
PoofHaul jobs run any day. Weekend availability depends on which haulers bid; most active Hampton Roads haulers take weekend jobs and price them similarly to weekday work.
Will base housing inspectors care that I used PoofHaul?
No. Inspectors care about the unit's condition at turn-in, not which service moved your stuff. PoofHaul produces a job receipt you can keep with your records.
DITY move and PCS cleanout, how does that work?
Plenty of service members do a DITY (now PPM) move and use PoofHaul for the items that aren't worth packing or shipping. Your DITY weight allowance applies to what you transport, not what you discard. The two are independent; PoofHaul is the discard side.
What about items I want to ship overseas vs. haul?
Set aside what's going on the shipment, then post the rest. Haulers won't pack-and-ship anything; they haul. If you're undecided on a few items, mention it in the job description and the hauler can help separate at pickup.
Last-minute PCS cleanouts, same week?
Often doable. Mention the inspection or move date in the job description so haulers can confirm they can hit it before bidding. Same-week jobs are common in May through August around Naval Station Norfolk.

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