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That Is Not a Discount. That Is How We Work On Every Single Job.
Before a single item leaves your space, we walk your entire property and identify every piece with real resale value — out loud, in front of you. That dollar amount comes directly off your bill. It is called the Reveal Check. No other service in the DMV offers it.
★★★★★ 5-Star Rated
Written quote before work begins
Fresh Start Guarantee
Gilles shows up personally
Real job — P.R., Fairfax, VA. Full garage cleanout.
$450
→
$75
One Reveal Check. $375 in hidden value found. Applied directly to the bill.
The Reveal Check — what the industry keeps from you
Two Companies. Same Garage. Same Truck. Two Very Different Outcomes.
Every junk removal company that walks into your garage sees the same thing you see. The difference is what they do with that information.
Real job: Full garage cleanout — P.R., Fairfax, VA. Half-truck load.
✕ Standard junk removal
✓ Chuli & Bros
Volume quote: $450
Volume quote: $450 (same job, same load)
DeWalt drill set loaded. No mention.
DeWalt drill set — $85 credit
Cast iron set loaded. No mention.
Cast iron set — $65 credit
Vintage fishing gear loaded. No mention.
Vintage fishing gear — $45 credit
1978 stereo receiver loaded. No mention.
1978 stereo receiver — $120 credit
Box of vinyl records loaded. No mention.
Box of vinyl records (30) — $60 credit
They resell for: $375+ · You see: $0 · You pay: $450
$75
The items were the same. The truck was the same. The only thing that changed was honesty.
5 slots available this week.
Written quote before work begins · Reveal Check on every job · Fresh Start Guarantee
How pricing works
We Price By Volume. Here Is Exactly What That Means.
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Volume-Based Pricing
We charge based on how much space your items take up in our truck — measured in truck fractions. One full truckload = approximately 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 5 ft high of usable hauling space. The price table below shows exactly what each fraction costs.
02
No Phone Quotes. Ever.
Phone quotes almost always come in wrong — too high and you feel misled, too low and there is an argument at the door. The only accurate number is the one Gilles gives you in writing, in person, after walking the space.
03
The Free Fresh Start Audit
Gilles comes to your space, walks it with you, runs the Reveal Check on your entire property, and hands you a written quote before a single item moves. That visit costs you nothing.
● Why we never quote over the phone
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Piles are always larger than they appear in photos
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People consistently underestimate their volume
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A phone quote almost always comes in wrong — in either direction
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The only accurate number is the one Gilles gives you in writing, in person, after walking the space
2026 pricing
What Your Job Will Cost
All-inclusive: labor, haul-away, and disposal fees. No fuel surcharges. No surprise charges. The Reveal Check is included on every job at no additional cost.
Minimum load
Up to 45 cu ft
$150–$175
DMV market: $100–$175
Small pickups. Single items. 1–3 items.
¼ Truck
~90–120 cu ft
$225–$325
DMV market: $200–$325
Corner of a garage. Small room.
½ Truck
~180–240 cu ft
$375–$525
DMV market: $350–$525
Full garage or basement.
¾ Truck
~270–360 cu ft
$475–$650
DMV market: $450–$625
Multi-room. Large basement.
Full truck
~360–480 cu ft
$675–$875
DMV market: $650–$900
Whole-home. Full estate.
Additional truck
Same as above
Add $650+
Add full truck rate
Jobs requiring 2+ loads.
Every price above is before the Reveal Check. Depending on what your space holds, your Resale Credit may reduce the final number by $50 to $400 or more — applied directly to your bill before you commit to anything. The only way to know your exact number is the Free Fresh Start Audit. That is why we do not quote over the phone.
DC jobs run slightly higher due to parking restrictions, elevator access, and higher landfill fees. Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs run slightly lower. Your written quote accounts for your specific address, access, and any special items. Rates benchmarked against 2026 DMV market data.
Certain Items Cost More to Remove. Here Is the Full List — Nothing Hidden.
Some items require special handling, extra labor, or separate disposal fees. These charges are always listed on your written quote before we start. No surprises on either side.
Mattress (per item)
+$50
Special landfill surcharge
Box Spring (per item)
+$35
Same as mattress
Refrigerator or Freezer
+$100
Freon must be recovered (EPA requirement)
Washer, Dryer, or Dishwasher
+$75
Heavy removal + disposal fee
TV / Electronics (per item)
+$35
E-waste recycling fee
Piano (upright)
+$200
Specialized equipment required
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
+$300
Disconnect, disassembly, and heavy haul
Tires (each)
+$25
Separate tire recycling fee
Construction Debris — Heavy
Separate Quote
Weight-based — must be assessed in person
Staircase & Access Note: Jobs requiring staircase carry (no elevator), long carry distance (over 50 feet), or tight city-street access may add 10–15% to the base load price. This is always disclosed in your written quote — never added after the fact.
Hazardous Materials — What We Cannot Take
Items we cannot legally transport through standard junk removal. We will point you to the right local resource for each one.
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Paint cans with liquid inside (dried or empty cans: fine)
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Gasoline, solvents, pesticides, and chemical containers
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Propane tanks — any size
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Asbestos-containing materials (old popcorn ceilings, floor tiles pre-1980, pipe insulation)
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Biohazard or medical waste
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Motor oil and automotive fluids
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More than 4 tires (county permit limit)
Not sure if we take it? Text or call (202) 983-5396 with a description. Gilles will tell you in under 2 minutes whether we can take it, what the fee is, and where to go if we cannot.
No fuel surcharges · No hidden fees · Written quote before a single item moves
Ten types of jobs
Every One Handled the Same Way — Honestly.
Residential and small commercial clients across Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
01
Garage Cleanout
Tools, shelving, old furniture, lawn equipment, boxes.
The pile that has been there longer than you would like to admit. We have seen it all. No judgment.
02
Basement Cleanout
Stored household goods, furniture, appliances, holiday items, general accumulated clutter.
The room you stopped going into. We will help you reclaim it.
03
Attic Cleanout
Boxes, old furniture, holiday decorations, damaged items, archived belongings.
What came up here decades ago and was never touched again. We handle it carefully.
04
Full Estate / Whole-Home
Entire home cleared — after a loss, before a sale, or during a major life transition.
Some of the most meaningful work we do. Every item treated with care.
05
Foreclosure / Property
Previous tenant or owner items cleared for bank, attorney, or new owner.
We handle the situation professionally so you can move forward fast.
06
Storage Unit Cleanout
Items cleared and sorted on-site. Reveal Check identifies resale value before loading.
Value is found before anything loads.
07
Rental Property Turnover
Between-tenant cleanout. Fast turnaround. No wall or floor damage.
Every vacant day costs you money. We move quickly and cleanly.
08
Moving Prep Cleanout
Clear what you are not taking before or after the movers.
Less to move means a faster, cheaper moving day. Let us go first.
09
Hoarding Situation
Handled with complete dignity. No judgment.
We have done this many times before. Nothing surprises us. We are here to help you move forward.
10
Office / Small Commercial
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, equipment. Small businesses and rental spaces.
Fast turnaround. No disruption.
If It Is Not Hazardous, We Can Almost Certainly Take It.
Furniture
✓
Sofas and sectionals
✓
Beds and bed frames
✓
Mattresses (*add-on fee)
✓
Dressers and tables
✓
Desks and office chairs
✓
Bookshelves and cabinets
✓
Mirrors and wall art
✓
Exercise equipment
Appliances
✓
Refrigerators (*add-on fee)
✓
Washers and dryers (*add-on fee)
✓
Stoves and ovens
✓
Dishwashers (*add-on fee)
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Microwaves
✓
Air conditioners (*add-on fee)
✓
Upright pianos (*add-on fee)
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Hot tubs and jacuzzis (*add-on fee)
Electronics
✓
TVs — all sizes (*add-on fee)
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Computers and monitors (*add-on fee)
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Printers and fax machines (*add-on fee)
✓
Stereos and speakers
✓
Gaming consoles
✓
Home theater systems
✓
Networking equipment
✓
Cables and accessories
Outdoor & Yard
✓
Patio furniture
✓
Grills and BBQ pits
✓
Lawn mowers
✓
Sheds (disassembly)
✓
Planters and yard debris
✓
Bicycles and scooters
✓
Swing sets (disassembly)
Household & General
✓
Boxes, bags, and clutter
✓
Clothing, linens, and textiles
✓
Books, vinyl records, DVDs
✓
Tools — hand and power
✓
Toys, games, sporting goods
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Tires: up to 4 per job (*add-on fee)
Light Construction
✓
Drywall scraps
✓
Trim and lumber
✓
Carpet and flooring
✓
Standard volume pricing
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Heavy debris: weight-based separate quote required
Construction & Renovation Debris: Light debris (drywall, carpet, lumber, trim) — standard volume pricing. Heavy debris (concrete, brick, tile, stone) — weight-based separate quote required. These materials weigh 3 to 5 times more than household items and carry higher disposal fees. Gilles assesses on-site and gives you a written number before anything moves.
Serving DC · Northern Virginia · Maryland · Gilles shows up personally on every job
From First Call to Written Quote in One Visit.
01
You Call or Text — We Talk Through the Job
When you reach out, Gilles answers. Not a call center. Not an answering service. The owner. He asks four questions: What needs to go? Where are you located? Roughly how much is there? Any heavy or special items? Based on your answers he gives you a price range on the call and schedules the Free Fresh Start Audit. Most calls take under 5 minutes.
02
Gilles Arrives and Walks Your Space
At the scheduled time, Gilles shows up personally. He walks your space with you, assesses the full volume, and runs the Reveal Check: identifying every item with real resale value, out loud, in front of you. He notes any special items that trigger add-on charges. The walk-through takes 15–20 minutes.
03
You Get a Written Quote on the Spot
Before Gilles leaves, you have a written quote showing three numbers: the base load price, the Resale Credit (items Gilles offers to buy from your space), and the final price after the credit is applied. You see the math. You decide. No pressure. No callbacks. If you book, Gilles schedules the job before he walks out the door.
No Scripts. No Sales Pressure. Just Gilles.
When you call or text (202) 983-5396, Gilles answers. He will ask a few questions about your space. He will listen without judgment — he has seen everything and nothing surprises him. He will give you a rough range based on what you describe and offer to come out for the Free Fresh Start Audit, which costs you nothing.
If you are not ready to schedule, that is fine. He will give you the range and let you think about it. No follow-up calls you did not ask for. No pressure.
Want to hear how the process works before you call? Dial (202) 983-5396 any time for the free 2-minute recorded message. No salesperson. Just the truth about how we work.
Four Types of Clients. All Handled the Same Way — With Honesty.
Every client type has a specific fear. We know what it is before we walk through the door.
Overwhelmed Homeowner
Their biggest fear
Being judged or overcharged.
What they need
No drama. No pressure. Job done right the first time.
½ to full truck
Transitioner (Moving or Listing)
Their biggest fear
Losing money on items, or delaying the listing.
What they need
Fast, thorough job that gets the space ready on time.
¼ to ¾ truck
Executor / Estate Family
Their biggest fear
Disrespecting what the home meant to the person who lived there.
What they need
Careful handling, documentation, and the dignity the moment deserves.
Full truck or multi-load
Small Business or Rental Owner
Their biggest fear
Downtime and an unprofessional crew.
What they need
Fast, clean commercial job. No disruption.
Minimum to ½ truck
For clients who want to stay ahead
The Space Is Clear Now. Here Is How We Keep It That Way.
Most clients find that within 60 days, a new pile builds in the corner. These two programs prevent the reset from reverting.
Overflow pickup
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Text Us Anytime™
$79
/month
One small pickup run per month — any time you text us. Corner pile, garage overflow, single large item. One trip, one call, zero hassle.
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Priority scheduling — clients first
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One run per month included
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Reveal Check on every pickup
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Text Gilles directly — no phone tree
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No minimum commitment
How Gilles offers it after every job
“Most of my clients find that within 60 days, a new pile builds in the corner. I offer a monthly overflow pickup — one small run, any time, $79/month. Want me to add you to the list?”
Maintenance membership
Billed quarterly. Scheduled in advance.
Quarterly Fresh Start™
$149–$299
/quarter
One deep-reset visit every 90 days — garage, basement, or storage area. Scheduled in advance so you never think about it. The reason the space never looks like it did before.
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Full Reveal Check on every quarterly visit
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Priority booking — always first available slot
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Before/after documentation on every visit
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One overflow pickup included between sessions
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Price locked for 12 months
Offered to Text Us Anytime clients at 90 days
“You have been on the overflow plan for three months. I want to offer you the quarterly version — one full reset every 90 days, scheduled in advance. It is the reason the space never returns to what it was.”
Both programs are offered in person at the end of every completed job. No online portal. No signup form. Gilles adds you to his list personally and reaches out when it is time.
No lock-in · No contracts · Just Gilles showing up when you need him
For referral partners
If Your Clients Need This Done, Let's Talk Directly.
Chuli & Bros works with real estate agents, estate attorneys, senior placement counselors, and property managers across the DMV. When you refer a client to us, your reputation stays intact — because we treat every person the way we would treat our own family. Your client receives the Reveal Check. You receive a personal update when the job is done. You never have to wonder whether the referral reflected well on you.
Real Estate Agent
Your client needs
Space cleared fast for listing prep. Every day matters.
We offer them
Reveal Check + fast turnaround. Written quote on the spot.
¼ to ¾ truck
Estate Attorney
Your client needs
Executor needs sensitive, documented handling.
We offer them
Written item inventory + careful handling + full transparency.
Full truck or multi-load
Senior Placement Counselor
Your client needs
Client moving to assisted living needs dignified, fast clearance.
We offer them
Sensitive item handling + dignity first + no pressure.
½ to full truck
Property Manager
Your client needs
Between-tenant cleanout — every vacant day is revenue lost.
We offer them
Fast turnaround + no damage policy + written confirmation.
Minimum to ½ truck
To set up a referral partnership: call or text Gilles directly at (202) 983-5396. Every referral is handled personally — no middleman, no intake form.
★ The Fresh Start Guarantee
Our Promise — In Plain Language
When we pull away, the job is done right. The space is cleared, swept, and exactly what we said it would be — or we come back and finish it. Free. No phone tag. No argument. No fine print.
You tell us what is not right. We fix it. That is the only thing that needs to happen.
We stand behind every single job we take. Not because we have to. Because that is who we are.
— Gilles Bertrand, Founder, Chuli & Bros
One Call. One Visit. One Written Quote. Zero Pressure.
You do not need to choose a load size right now. You do not need to organize the space first. You do not need to know what anything is worth.
Gilles comes out, walks your space, and hands you a written quote — with the Resale Credit already applied — before a single box moves.
Whether you book on the spot or think about it, the quote is yours to keep.
Only 5 slots open this week
Not ready? Call (202) 983-5396 — free 2-minute recorded message. No salesperson.