DJR-Demolition and Junk Removal

Around Todd and the wider Western NC run, DJR–Demolition and Junk Removal is one of those small operators people stumble into during a mess—storm damaged basement, busted-out drywall, wet furniture—and then keep on speed dial. You hear the same things over and over: on time, responsive, easy to deal with, fair price, no fuss. And in this line of work, that combo usually tells you how the company actually runs day to day.

Dan (folks mention him by name a lot) seems to treat communication like part of the job, not an afterthought. People talk about quick call/text responses, appointment confirmations by text/email, and even the practical stuff—“send me a photo so I bring the right size trailer,” plus a heads-up on what the truck/trailer looks like so you know who’s pulling in. That’s a real-world detail only a crew that’s been burned by confusion and no-shows bothers to do. And how many junk guys do you know who keep you in the loop about progress and still finish quickly and efficiently?

Operationally, they sound flexible without being flaky. Reviews mention short notice jobs, rearranged schedules, and “I’ll be there when you’re ready” when customers had to postpone while sorting financial assistance. Yet they still got an extensive tear out and haul away wrapped in two days. That’s not magic—just decent planning, enough labor when it counts, and a crew that loads fast and doesn’t stand around. And when the pile is small? They don’t act like it’s beneath them. One customer had a modest carport cleanup that mattered to them, and DJR treated it like a real call, not a blow-off.

Pricing comes up as “reasonable,” “upfront,” and “more than fair,” which usually means you’re not getting the mystery surcharge treatment. But the tell is when customers kept adding to the original bid as they uncovered more damage—and the reviewer says Dan never showed frustration. Anyone who’s done storm cleanup knows the scope moves. The good ones don’t get weird about it; they talk it through and keep working. DJR reads like that kind of outfit.

Work quality sounds straightforward: haul away, demo, leave the area neat, prioritize recycling when it makes sense. That “leave it neat” line matters. Lots of crews can remove junk; fewer finish the job without scattering nails, insulation, or broken trash bags like confetti. And if you’re a contractor or homeowner trying to keep a site safe, you know what I mean—do you want the after-mess to be your problem, or theirs?

Now, there are two 1-star reviews throwing serious accusations around—untrustworthy, billing disputes with another company, ghosting. I’m not going to hand-wave that away. But it’s also the outlier against a pile of consistent 5-star feedback focused on promptness, professionalism, and solid follow-through with homeowners. Could it be a subcontractor/payment beef that doesn’t touch the average residential haul-off? Could be. Or it could be something to watch if you’re a trade partner. If you’re another vendor, ask your questions up front—who’s paying who, what’s the paper trail, what’s the schedule commitment—because that’s where those kinds of complaints live.

But if you’re the neighbor with a basement cleanout, a demo and debris haul away, or you just need the junk gone without drama—DJR’s reputation in the reviews is basically: responsive, on time, fair price, and they get it done. And in Western NC, especially after storm damage season, that’s the kind of dependable you stick with.