The Great Estate is a professional estate clear-out and senior moving company serving Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in British Columbia, Canada. We help executors, next-of-kin, and families navigate the practical side of life transitions—clearing estates, downsizing homes, and relocating seniors—with a calm, documented, and transparent process.
The Great Estate was founded in Vancouver, BC with a simple mission: bring order, clarity, and compassion to estate clear-outs and senior moves. We believe every family deserves a process that's documented, transparent, and respectful—especially during difficult transitions.
Our values: transparency in pricing and process, respect for belongings and memories, clear documentation at every step, and calm support when families need it most.
Complete estate clear-out services for executors, administrators, and next-of-kin. We handle the full process from assessment to home-ready condition, including:
We specialize in supporting remote executors who are out of province or country. We conduct video walk-throughs, send photo documentation at every step, and get written approval before taking any action.
Compassionate senior moving and downsizing services designed to reduce stress and preserve dignity. Our services include:
We work at the senior's pace, focus on one room or category at a time, and use simple decision frameworks. We coordinate directly with movers so families don't have to manage multiple vendors.
We provide confidential, respectful support for hoarding-related clear-outs and transitions. These projects require extra care, additional planning, and specialized coordination. We begin with a conversation and, when appropriate, a complimentary in-home assessment. Due to the added complexity, premium rates may apply.
Our pricing is project-based and transparent:
We serve Metro Vancouver and the entire Lower Mainland, including:
Projects outside our core service area may include travel time charges, which we'll discuss during the assessment.
Most estate clear-outs take 7–21 days from first visit to home-ready, depending on property size and the volume of belongings. We can work faster for urgent deadlines or slower if you need more time for decisions.
We specialize in supporting remote executors. We conduct video walk-throughs, send photo documentation at every step, and get your written approval before taking any action. Many of our clients never visit the property in person.
We photograph and inventory your valuables and important items. You designate where each item should go—family members, auction, safe storage, etc. Documents are handled confidentially and can be securely shipped or shredded as you direct.
We work at your pace, focus on one room or category at a time, and use simple decision frameworks (keep, donate, family, etc.). We're patient, never judgmental, and understand that downsizing means letting go of memories—not just stuff.
Yes. We review your new space or floorplan and help you visualize what will fit. We can also arrange furniture in the new home so it's comfortable and functional from day one.
Absolutely. We pack and label everything clearly, communicate with your moving company, and can be on-site for both the move-out and move-in. You don't have to manage multiple vendors—we do.
We start with a complimentary in-home assessment (up to one hour) to understand the scope, timeline, and level of support you need. After that, we provide a written estimated range for the full project. For third-party services (movers, hauling, disposal), we coordinate trusted partners and bill at cost plus a small handling fee.
We typically work on projects that require at least 20 hours of combined labour (coordinator + packer time). Smaller projects may be accommodated depending on our schedule.
We serve the entire Lower Mainland, including the North Shore, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, and surrounding areas. Projects outside our core service area may include travel time charges.
Yes, we carry comprehensive liability insurance and goods-in-care insurance. In the unlikely event something is damaged, our insurance covers it.
Yes. We provide confidential, respectful support for hoarding-related clear-outs and transitions. These projects require extra care and additional planning. Due to the added complexity, premium rates may apply.
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Your first consultation is always free.