Overland Hauling and Junk Removal

Overland Hauling and Junk Removal is one of those local outfits around Santa Rosa/Windsor and out into West Sonoma County that people keep calling back because they just make it easy. And in this line of work, “easy to deal with” isn’t a slogan—it’s the difference between a crew that shows up on time and a crew you end up chasing around all week. With Overland, folks consistently say Dan replies fast (email, text, whatever), asks for photos, gives an accurate quote, and then actually sticks to it. No weird last‑minute math, no unexpected charges. Fair price, clear price, done.

You can tell how they operate by the jobs people mention. Not just a couple bags and a chair. They’re pulling out heavy furniture, dreaded mattresses, clearing sheds, hauling off hot tubs, even removing a full-on swim spa and doing demolition on a backyard shed. Plus they don’t get precious about the messy realities—one review straight up says “rat infested and dog poop everywhere… they didn’t care. Got in there and kicked ass.” That’s the part homeowners don’t want to say out loud, but contractors know matters. Who’s willing to walk into the thrashed rental, the “everything hides in here” shed, the side-yard pile of yard detritus and kid stuff… and just work?

However, what stands out to me is the finishing habits. People keep noticing they sweep, they leave it very clean, they set aside tools someone forgot about, they’ll move around items you’re keeping without giving you attitude. That’s a crew that treats the space as their own, not a crew that drags junk across your threshold and calls it a day. And if you’ve ever had a haul-off where the biggest mess got left behind… you know why that matters.

Scheduling sounds like another strong point. Same-day or next-day help comes up a lot, even on moving day when everyone else is “booked out.” They show up early sometimes, they work fast, and they stay courteous—quiet enough that one customer mentioned feeling fine having them in the house while they were on a Zoom meeting. Who even thinks to mention that unless it’s been a problem before?

But here’s something I also clock: Dan’s responses to mistaken reviews (the “Joe” one, the “Chris” one) read like a real operator—polite, direct, no drama, just “might be the wrong company.” That tells you how he handles communication when things get sideways. Responsive, professional, no fuss.

And yeah, the veteran-owned piece comes up constantly—people like supporting that, and it shows in the work ethic vibe reviewers describe: dependable, respectful, reasonable, accommodating, professional. If you want a crew that will be friendly with the dog, maneuver a truck down a narrow lane, saw apart a rusted trampoline when it won’t fit, and still keep the estimate spot on… why gamble with anyone else.

If you hear Overland’s name come up a lot around here, it’s because they show up, price it straight, and clean up like they mean it.