Quick Answer: Typically $300–$1,500 for most retail cleanouts. Small strip mall stores: $500–$700. Large format retail: $800–$2,000+. Big box stores: $3,000–$10,000+. Always priced via on-site walkthrough due to fixture density, inventory volume, and access variability.
Retail Cleanout Price Ranges
Small Kiosk or Specialty Store
Cart kiosks, small specialty shops under 800 sq ft. Cost range: $250–$600.
Standard Strip Mall Store (1,500–3,000 sq ft)
Most strip mall retail tenants. Cost range: $500–$1,200.
Large Format Retail (3,000–8,000 sq ft)
Larger specialty stores, smaller anchor tenants. Cost range: $1,200–$3,000.
Big Box Retail (10,000+ sq ft)
Major retail anchors. Cost range: $3,000–$10,000+.
Factors That Affect Pricing
Fixture Density
Some retail spaces are densely fixtured (apparel, jewelry, electronics) — more cubic yards per square foot. Others are sparsely fixtured (furniture stores, art galleries) — less density.
Inventory Remaining
Stores that finish their closing sales with empty shelves price differently than stores with significant remaining inventory.
Custom Built-Ins
Premium retail with custom millwork, lighting installations, and built-in casework requires disassembly time. Costs more.
Access Conditions
Mall properties (after-hours, freight elevator) cost more than strip mall (drive-up).
Specialty Items
Refrigerated cases require refrigerant recovery. POS hardware requires e-waste routing. These are included in base pricing but factor in.
Retail tenant closeout? Call (630) 294-1340 for an on-site walkthrough. Fast turnaround for landlords. Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm.
What’s Included in Standard Pricing
- Gondola shelving removal
- Display case removal
- Mannequins and forms
- Counter and cashwrap furniture
- POS hardware (e-waste compliant routing)
- Signage (interior)
- Remaining inventory disposal
- Back-of-house furniture and contents
- COI for building owner
- Final broom-clean
What’s Not Included (Add-Ons)
- Exterior signage removal (typically sign company)
- Vinyl decal removal from windows (depends on quantity)
- Lighting fixture removal (often electrician work)
- Custom-built items requiring demolition
Mall Property Considerations
Enclosed mall retail typically requires:
- After-hours work (post-mall hours)
- COI with mall management
- Loading dock or service entrance scheduling
- Trash compactor/dumpster coordination
After-hours premium typically built into quote.
Strip Mall and Standalone Retail
More flexible scheduling:
- Daytime work usually possible
- Front parking or rear service door access
- Less stringent COI requirements
Inventory Routing
For remaining inventory, options:
- Return to brand owner (if applicable)
- Sell to liquidator (Hilco, Gordon Brothers)
- Donate (with tax documentation)
- Dispose (damaged, opened, unsellable)
Junk Nurse handles the disposal portion.
Fixture Resale
Some retail fixtures have resale value:
- Refrigerated cases ($500–$2,000 used)
- Custom millwork (varies)
- Premium lighting (track lighting, etc.)
- Mannequins (highly variable)
Fixture liquidators handle resale. Junk Nurse cleans up what doesn’t sell.
Documentation for Landlords
- Service receipt
- Photos of final condition
- COI on file
- Confirmation of e-waste compliance for POS hardware
Typical Timeline
Small retail stores: 1 day (often a single 4–8 hour session).
Large format: 1–3 days depending on scope.
Got a commercial project? Call (630) 294-1340 or request a walkthrough. On-site quotes, COI provided. Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm.