The Initial Situation

The Schneider family faced an emotional and practical challenge: Their 78-year-old mother had to move into a nursing home after a fall. The 85m² 3-room apartment on Offenbacher Straße in Neu-Isenburg had been her home for over 30 years – filled with furniture, memorabilia, and the belongings of a long life.

The family’s adult children live scattered across Germany. The daughter in Munich, the son in Hamburg – both working and with their own families. A multi-week apartment clearance project was simply not feasible. Added to this was the emotional burden: Every item had to be sorted, evaluated, and disposed of.

After an initial site visit, it was clear: Professional support was needed here.

The Special Challenges

Structural Conditions

The apartment was located on the 3rd floor of a typical 1960s building – without an elevator. The stairwell was extremely narrow at only 90 cm width, with sharp turns. Large furniture pieces like the massive oak wardrobe from the bedroom or the heavy sofa posed a logistical challenge.

Scope and Condition

The apartment was fully furnished and contained:

Complete living room furnishings incl. wall unit and upholstered furniture
Bedroom with heavy solid wood wardrobe
Fully equipped kitchen with built-in appliances
Decades of accumulated household items, books, clothing
Basement storage unit with an additional 8m² full of stacked boxes and old household appliances

Time Pressure

The apartment had to be handed over broom-clean by the 15th of the month. The Schneider family contacted us on the 3rd, after realizing they couldn’t handle it themselves. The timeline was tight, but manageable.

Our Solution: Structured and Efficient

The Site Visit

Just two days after initial contact, we conducted a thorough inspection. Together with Mrs. Schneider, we went through room by room and clarified:

What should be sent to the children?
Which items have value for sale or donation?
What needs to be properly disposed of?

We photographed each room, measured tight spots in the stairwell, and created a detailed plan.

The Quote

That same evening, the Schneider family received a transparent fixed-price quote:

Service: Complete clearance of the 85m² apartment incl. basement storage
Scope: Furniture disassembly, transport, proper disposal and recycling
Broom-clean handover: Incl. final cleaning
Price: €850 all-inclusive, no hidden costs
Date: 6 days later, duration approx. 4-5 hours

Clearance Day

At 8:00 AM, our three-person team arrived – experienced, equipped, and motivated. The approach:

Phase 1: Sorting (45 minutes) Systematic review of all rooms according to the pre-discussed plan. Valuables and personal items were safely packed and set aside. Saleable furniture marked, hazardous waste identified.

Phase 2: Disassembly (60 minutes) Wall units and fitted kitchen were professionally dismantled. The heavy wardrobe was disassembled into individual parts for safety – otherwise it wouldn’t have fit through the stairwell.

Phase 3: Removal (2 hours) Using carrying straps, furniture blankets, and edge protection, we transported piece by piece downstairs. Our truck with 20m³ loading area was parked directly in front of the building. Thanks to efficient loading, one trip was enough.

Phase 4: Final Cleaning (45 minutes) Basic cleaning of all rooms, sweeping, mopping. The apartment was handed over broom-clean – ready for the landlord.

Total duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

The Results: Sustainability in Focus

Of the estimated 15m³ of clearance items, we were able to:

Reuse 60%: 6 furniture pieces went to social institutions in the Rhein-Main area, clothing to clothing collections, books to the city library
Recycle 25%: Wood, metal, and electrical appliances were properly returned to the recycling stream
Dispose of 15%: Only truly unusable items ended up at the landfill

This rate is significantly above the industry average and shows: Professional clearance is also sustainable clearance.

Customer Testimonial

“We were honestly dreading this day. Clearing out our mother’s apartment felt like saying goodbye. The Milic team completely took this burden off our shoulders. They were not only fast and professional, but also respectful in handling the belongings. When I saw the photos of the empty apartment that evening, I felt relieved – and grateful. Absolute recommendation for anyone facing a similar situation.”

— Sandra Schneider, Daughter, Munich

What This Case Study Shows

Apartment clearances are often more than just logistical projects. They take place in emotionally stressful situations – moving to a nursing home, estate cases, separations. That’s exactly why you need:

Empathy: Respectful handling of personal belongings
Experience: Solutions for structural challenges
Efficiency: Clear processes, reliable schedules
Transparency: Fixed prices without surprises
Sustainability: Maximum reuse instead of landfill

Are You Facing a Similar Situation?

Whether apartment, house, or commercial property in Neu-Isenburg, Dreieich, Langen, or the entire Rhein-Main region – we’re here for you. Contact us for a non-binding site visit and a transparent quote.

Free initial consultation: Call us or write to us – we’ll take time for your situation.

Note: Names and details have been modified to protect privacy, but the described process and results correspond to a real project from our portfolio.

Successful Apartment Clearance in Neu-Isenburg: 85m² in 4 Hours