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“She Was A Bit Of A Hoarder” – Jeffrey Avery Talks About Hoarder’s And Obsessive Compulsive Hoarding

June 7, 2012 By Avery Associates

Compulsive hoarding case on my doorstep and hidden for over 10 years

My close friend and neighbour turns out to be one of the biggest hoarders of all
I have known this lady for over 11 years and never even considered that she might have a problem with hoarding, but it was just recently at a local boot fair i started to suspect there was a problem. It was about 11 am when i noticed Susan sitting on a small stool at one of the stalls. She was surrounded by bags of items along with a large cardboard box that was overflowing with bits and pieces. As i greeted her she immediately started telling me of the bargains and valuable items she had acquired, but i could see that it was basically all junk. She seemed to be in a frenzy and acting very protective about her cache of goods, as if somebody might steel them away from her.

Boot Fair Madness

After chatting to friends and having a browse around the market i found myself back with Susan who by now had an even bigger pile of stuff, and i mean stuff because it really was old junk, broken china, clothing, and general low value items etc. Just then and i think because the market was nearing its end a nearby dealer shouted out “its all free, take what you want”. Susan went crazy and was nearly fighting with other buyers and grabbing everything in sight. Soon she had so much stuff i was wondering how she was going to get it home. As things calmed down i asked her what she was going to do with it all, and after breaking her almost “obsessive” state i was able to talk to her rationally about what she was doing. After chatting heart to heart for some time Susan started to break down, pouring out her personal issues to me and telling me that her home was absolutely full to the brim and she was in a state of despair having hidden the problem from everybody for over ten years.

Addressing The Situation

As a specialist in compulsive hoarding and clearing hoarders houses i knew how to deal with the situation and made a plan to get Susan’s house cleared and re-organised. We did it together discretely and without too many people knowing other than her direct neighbours who were very supportive. The house was back to normality within 7 days having sorted the good items from the rubbish. I am so pleased with the project and Susan is a different person as a result, she has changed her habits and i keep an eye on her, popping into her home which is no longer a closed shop but an open house.

For advice on hoarders or compulsive hoarding and the house clearance of such properties please call Jeffrey Avery in confidence on 0800 567 7769
 

 

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Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding Tagged With: compulsive hoarding, junk, posessions, Protective, reorganised

Our House Clearance Services

We provide a full house clearance and property management solution:

  • We clear hoarded houses, regardless how big or how cluttered
  • We clear all types and sizes of property, irrespective of location, or access is restricted or where parking is difficult or not available.
  • We can help avoid water damage by draining the central heating system.
  • We can secure the property and change the locks.
  • We can reinstate the gardens and maintain them whilst the property is empty.
  • We can provide 24 hour security to eliminate the risk of squatting or unlawful occupation.

As well normal house clearances we specialise in clutter clearance and we can clear a hoarded house which may contain years of accumulated possessions, or which have abnormal amounts of general household items, sometimes as a result of compulsive hoarding syndrome.

Equally we can help to clear a property where the occupants were previously unwell and unable to care for themselves or their property which sometimes results in insanitary, dangerous or just plain unpleasant conditions.

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Client Reviews

Jenny Schon
Dec 3, 2021
 by Jenny Schon on Avery Associates
Well done

This truly is a 'one stop shop' for all things relating to Probate valuations and clearance. Jeffrey is a 'facilitator' and full marks to him for finding... Read More

Kevin Anderson
Oct 26, 2021
 by Kevin Anderson on Avery Associates
Fantastic and Reliable

Our aunt was a recluse and hoarder. She died leaving two properties in London that were dilapidated and completely hoarded. Unfortunately, because everything... Read More

It was a pleasure to assist Kevin

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Aug 26, 2021
 by T. Hackett on Avery Associates
1st Class Service

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