LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED. House, Estate and Commercial Clean out Specialists. Junk removal. We offer multiple truckload discounts. We also discount for recycled items. Special pricing for Angie' List members. Call anytime. We always answer our phones. We do work outside of our service areas only for big commercial jobs or full house clean-outs.
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Removal of Junk, Debris, Appliances, Old Furniture, Carpet Removal, Yard Waste, Flood Damage. Office, Warehouse, and Storage Unit Clean out. Vacant Lot Clean Out. Small Demolition Projects. Removal of Unwanted Items, Clutter and Pack Rat Clean-outs. Property Clearing and Maintenance. Estate and House Clean out Specialists. Hoarder and Pack Rat Clean Out Specialists. Commercial Clean Outs. 85% Green Junk Removal Company! property clean ups. Multiple Truckload Discounts. 33 Cubic Yard Trucks.
Description of Work: The task was to open, empty and haul away material in the crawl space under our porch and to remove a large wooden box with too much lawn refuse. We were impressed by the fact the manager came by a few days before so he could assess how to get the crawl space door unstuck. A team came on time, did an excellent job and removed and disposed of it all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
LISA P.
10/2011
5.0
hauling services
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See above
Description of Work: Once again, Sam came through on short notice. We had to move my parents on short notice and could not find a company to donate their furniture to who would come out on the date we needed. I called Sam and his crew came out the next day. They were quick and courteous and inexpensive. Plus, I know that Sam took the furniture to a donation center and it did not go into the dumpster, which makes them "green" too. Very pleased and I highly recommend them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Lori B.
05/2011
5.0
hauling services
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Everything was perfect.
Description of Work: A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE picked up a 300 pound slab of concrete from our new condo, left by previous owners. The project completed on 5/1/2011 and we paid them $95.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE
Due to the fact that the slab of concrete weight was 300 pounds. We had to take a sledge hammer and break it into small enough pieces to lift and carry them to our truck. Thanks for your review. A-ABF Hauling
LINDSAY B.
01/2010
5.0
hauling services
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They came the next morning. They were perhaps 20 minutes late, but given morning traffic and a snowy day, this wasn't a major surprise. They completed the job in about 4 hours. No damage to anything, and the space was left clean. They agreed to remove some things that I thought of as junk that had some minor resale value - an old but not antique light fixture I had replaced, a small amount some wiring that they said they would remove the copper from, and a couple other minor things that I was happy to have gone. I note that the work was done by Red's Hauling, mentioned in another review above. Because of that mention, my understanding is that this is a regular, continuing subcontracting arrangement. Sam at A-ABF was the one who set up the appointment, and the one who called back after the work to make sure that everything had gone well, taking responsibility for what had been done. That's why I feel it's most appropriate to rate A-ABF for the work.
Description of Work: I needed a large basement oil tank cut up and removed. The job included pumping out a small amount of heating oil that had been in it for at last 10 years (the previous owner had installed a gas furnace. I'm not clear when the oil furnace went out of service though). They came to make an estimate that day, provided a better price than one other company I called, said they would dispose of the small amount of oil properly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE
We try to accommodate our customers to the best of our ability. In the past we had called upon Reds hauling to subcontract jobs when we are to busy to take care of the workload. We have decided not to use or recommend any other subcontractors. A-ABF Hauling has had an A rating on Angie's list since we first started being reviewed. We set our standards high, and having a B rating for punctuality and a B rating for professionalism is unacceptable.
Judith W.
11/2009
5.0
hauling services
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The removal went fantastic! I probably didn't have as much debris as A-ABF are use to dealing with but Carlos was done before I knew it. On top of that Carlos swept up my garage and the alley before they were done, real pros with attention to detail and quality customer service. A+ company with my highest recommendation!
Description of Work: I had quite a bit of construction trash piled up in my garage after a summer of home repair projects. Sam and Carlos came out right on time, gave me an estimate and were done within an hour. My previous estimate before contacting A-ABF was over $120 more.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Salvatore D.
06/2009
2.0
hauling services
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Bad experience. I called in the morning and the quote I got was $190 - $300. They scheduled the work to start at 4 pm the same day. Thus far everything was going great. I leave work early to go meet the workers. After waiting 30 minutes I call A-ABF HAULING and they inform me that they are on a different job which is taking longer than expected and they are unable to meet with me. I complain and they tell me another crew will be sent. Next thing I know Red's Hauling shows up at my house. I walk them through the job and they give me a *new* price of $500! Overall I felt that their service was disappointing and border line dishonest. I would stay away from this company
Description of Work: Called A-ABF HAULING in the morning to get some sewer soaked carpet removed from my condo.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE
A-ABF Hauling was called by this member in the morning. we had given him an approx cost of $190 to $300 but told him that we would give him an exact price when we see the job. His response was (I quote) I AM NOT GOING TO PAY MORE THEN $300.00 We informed the customer that we had a 3 o'clock job and that we would be at his house by 4 p.m. At 4:08 p.m. the customer called us. We had informed him that are 3 p.m. job was 3 times larger then was expected, and that it would be about 3 more hours till we could get to his job. He then said he could not wait and asked if I could get someone out there sooner. I told him that I would make a few calls and would get back to him. I then called another hauling company to accommodate this customer. they gave him a price of $500.00 The customer then responded to the other hauling company that his insurance company would only pay $100.00 per hour and that his price was to high. The customer then called me back and rudely insisted that I should come and do his job for $300.00 I told him that reds hauling gave him a good price based on the on site estimate. We only give approximate prices over the phone. If this customer was shopping for the cheapest price around, then he should have asked me to come out and give him a free estimate before booking an appointment. We were also told that the carpet was damp from flooding. (Not sewer soaked!) We attempted to accommodate this customer to the best of our ability. we understand the importance of customer service. It seems that there was nothing that we could do to satisfy this customer.
Joan E.
06/2009
5.0
hauling services
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Quick, efficient, professional...fantastic! we called that morning...they came that same afternoon job is DONE!
Description of Work: haul away dry wall ,doors, windows, concrete posts, wooden fences, clothes, books, computers... we pointed, they removed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Michael B.
05/2009
5.0
hauling services
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Overall a great company and we will use them again.
Description of Work: We have used ABF in Skokie many times and every experience was a good one. We found them here on Angie's List and have had them clear out lots of stuff from an apartment, an office and our home. They are always responsible. They assure us, and I believe them, that they go through and salvage and recycle what is salvageable and recyclable. Now I am familiar with their two sizes of trucks so I can tell them about how much space they'll need to haul things away. It's so nice to have things cleared out. The price is reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Beverly W.
04/2009
5.0
hauling services
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They were right on time and it cost less than they estimated. I called last Thursday and they came today. It took only ten minutes to remove the item. They were very careful. I am very pleased with them.
Description of Work: They just left and I got them off of the list. They removed an electric, adjustable bed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
DAVID S.
03/2009
5.0
hauling services
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Sam and his crew of three assistants arrived on time, with two trucks that they parked in the back driveway. Sam looked over the site and quoted me a price which I thought was fair, and they got to work. They seemed professional and experienced, and diligently tackled obstacles such as narrow doorways and tight corners. Some items required extensive disassembly before they could be removed. The whole job took a few hours, and actually went a bit faster than I had originally estimated. It all went so fast that I had to keep a close eye on the operation to make sure they didn't accidentally run off with one of the few items in the apartment that I didn't want removed. At the end Sam presented me with a bill very close to his estimate.
Description of Work: They disposed of many items, including sofas, tables, chairs, and other furniture, from a third floor apartment. Since the building has no elevator, this required hauling them down the stairs. They also removed items from a basement storage locker.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$790
Alison P.
10/2008
5.0
hauling services
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I had A-ABF remove a sofa on a pretty short notice. This is the second time I have used them, and they are professional and on time. I wish I would have had more items to remove from my home, it seems the more you have, the better value it is.
Description of Work: Sofa removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
FRANK L.
09/2008
5.0
hauling services
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Three workers arrived to haul away the items. They were extremely helpful and professional. They had to help me move some items off the carpet before pulling it up, and they did so with the utmost care. We could only get half the carpet up on this visit due to the number of things that needed to be moved. They returned two days later after I had cleared the area and took away the remainder of the rug with no additional charge. The fee was exactly what I was quoted on the phone.
Description of Work: I called the company after our basement flooded. I told them I needed a couch, love-seat, treadmill and rug removed. They quoted me a price on the phone and told me they could come out the same day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Barbara J.
04/2008
5.0
hauling services
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Very well. Sam was polite, accommodating when I added more than I original asked. He had the lowest estimate, was able to come sooner than he expected.
Description of Work: Dismantled handicap ramp and hauled away with couch, lumber,mattress,misc stuff, and bookcase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
JANET M.
10/2007
5.0
hauling services
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This company did a great job. Mr. Hoffmann was pleasant on the phone and he sent his crew within a few days to pick up the organ. The men who came to the house were very professional and courteous, and did their job quickly and cleanly. They arrived exactly on time, and the job was done for the amount quoted on the phone.
Description of Work: I had a 35 year old Wurlitzer player organ which I needed to get rid of. I could find no place who would accept it as a donation, so contacted hauling services to find one to take it out of the house. A-ABF Hauling removed and disposed of organ.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
SARA C.
10/2007
5.0
hauling services
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They donate or recycle as much as possible. They are fast, polite, and professional. They were really, really helpful and cheaper than most of the other junk haulers.
Description of Work: They took away all the clutter in my attic and tool shed and demolished the tool shed as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
LYNN B.
06/2007
5.0
hauling services
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I have used Sam on more than 5 occasions over the past few years. He is consistently reliable and has helped me out. Sam Hoffman's service is a small reliable operation. I trust Sam completely, even leave his name at my storage locker desk, allowing him access. I know he would never misuse the access on my trust.
Description of Work: Used this contractor many times for moving belongings into storage, removing unwanted items for charity, recycled trash/other disposal. (I did not request a charity receipt, mostly I did not want to dump/waste items that could be reused in other ways.)
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Service Categories
Hauling,
Garbage Collection,
Dumpster Service,
Home and Garage Organization,
Property Management,
Real Estate Auctions,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
House Cleaning
FAQ
A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE offers free project estimates.
Yes, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer emergency services.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer warranties.
A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE offers the following services: Removal of Junk, Debris, Appliances, Old Furniture, Carpet Removal, Yard Waste, Flood Damage. Office, Warehouse, and Storage Unit Clean out. Vacant Lot Clean Out. Small Demolition Projects. Removal of Unwanted Items, Clutter and Pack Rat Clean-outs. Property Clearing and Maintenance. Estate and House Clean out Specialists. Hoarder and Pack Rat Clean Out Specialists. Commercial Clean Outs. 85% Green Junk Removal Company! property clean ups. Multiple Truckload Discounts. 33 Cubic Yard Trucks.