Compassionate Senior Downsizing Services

Downsizing is never just about “removing items.” For many seniors and their families, it involves memories, life transitions, and big emotions. MetroCity provides patient, respectful, and compassionate senior downsizing services to make the process easier, calmer, and more manageable.

Whether you’re helping a loved one transition to a smaller home, clearing space for safer living, or preparing for assisted living, we handle the heavy work with kindness, understanding, and complete respect.

Our Process (Simple, Supportive & Stress-Free)

1. Walkthrough or Virtual Consultation

We take time to understand your goals — what stays, what goes, and what needs special handling. Families are welcome to be present or involved remotely.

2. Gentle Sorting & Decision Support

We help identify items to keep, donate, pass down, or remove, always respecting sentimental belongings and moving at a pace that feels comfortable.

3. Full-Service Packing & Removal

We carefully pack keepsakes, prepare donation items, and remove anything you no longer need. Our team works patiently and respectfully.

4. Donation, Recycling & Responsible Disposal

Usable items are donated whenever possible. Everything else is recycled or disposed of properly.

    • Gentle guidance through sorting and decision-making
    • Packing of keepsakes and important items
    • Removal of unwanted furniture, boxes, and clutter
    • Donation drop-off of usable belongings
    • Recycling of items when possible
    • Hauling and disposal of non-usable items
    • Light cleaning and sweeping of emptied spaces
    • Transparent pricing and compassionate service

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    • Moving from home to assisted living
    • Downsizing from a large home to an apartment
    • Clearing out rooms, closets, garages, and attics
    • Sorting personal belongings and sentimental items
    • Donation coordination
    • Preparing a home for sale after a transition
    • Helping families who live out of state

    Items We Commonly Assist With

    • Furniture
    • Clothing and linens
    • Keepsakes and photo collections
    • Dishes, décor, and household items
    • Old paperwork (shred-ready)
    • Boxes, bins, and long-stored belongings

    • Financial document sorting or legal decisions
    • Medical or biohazard items
    • Hazardous waste
    • Estate legal processes (we only assist with physical downsizing)
    • Full-scale estate cleanouts (separate service available)

  • Senior downsizing is often more personal and slower-paced. Most projects take 2–6 hours, depending on:

    • How many items are being sorted
    • What is being kept vs. removed
    • Family involvement
    • Emotional pace and comfort
    • Size of the home or areas involved

    We never rush. We adjust to the family’s needs.

  • Pricing is based on sorting time, labor, volume of items removed, and donation/disposal needs.

    • Small Project (one room or light sorting): $200–$350
    • Medium Project (multiple rooms or moderate sorting): $350–$650
    • Large Project (whole-home downsizing): $650–$1,500
    • Additional sorting time: $25–$50 per 15 minutes

    Hauling and disposal costs are included in most projects unless heavy debris is involved.

    • Document shredding prep: $25–$50
    • Keepsake/fragile-item packing: $25–$75
    • Delivery of “keep” items to a family member (depending on size, amount of items, and shipping costs) : $40–$300
    • Furniture disassembly if needed: $40–$100
    • Light sweeping after removal: $50–$120

  • A Patient, Gentle Approach

    We understand the emotions involved. We never rush, pressure, or judge.

    Respect for Memories

    Sentimental items and keepsakes are handled with care and marked for family review when needed.

    Family-Focused Communication

    We keep adult children informed — especially helpful for families supporting a loved one from out of state.

    Honest, Compassionate Pricing

    No surprises. No stress. Just trustworthy, respectful service.

    Local & Reliable

    Serving Williamsburg, Richmond, Newport News, Gloucester and surrounding areas with care and consistency.

Ready for Compassionate Help?

We’re here to make this transition easier for seniors, for families, and for everyone involved.