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One of those jobs that makes all the stress of building a business worth it

I’m still working full-time while trying to build my junk removal business on the side, and honestly, I’m learning everything as I go.

Sales, marketing, answering messages, quoting jobs, scheduling, doing the actual work, keeping customers happy…all of it.

Last week, I scheduled an estimate while I was on break at Amazon. After my shift, I met Roderick at his property and walked everything with him. We talked about what he wanted to accomplish, what needed to be removed, and how I could help him get the property back under control.

I sent him a quote for $475 based on the amount of stuff, plus the extra labor because it was spread out all over the property. He accepted it, and Sunday morning worked best for him, so that’s when we scheduled it.

The job took around three hours. Some of the trash was buried in tall grass and weeds, so I brought a weed eater just to knock everything down enough to get to it and make sure I wasn’t leaving anything behind.

After I finished, Roderick walked the property with me and was genuinely excited about finally being able to start fresh again.

He paid the $475 with no problem, tipped me another $50, and left me a five-star review.

So, $525 for a Sunday morning of work.

I know that’s not some crazy “quit your job overnight” number, but it felt like a big win to me. I booked the estimate during my break, met him after working a full shift, quoted the job correctly, completed it, and left the customer happy.

Trying to build something while working a regular job can be exhausting. Some days it feels like you’re working two full-time jobs and still wondering if it’s ever going to turn into something.

Then you have a day like this, and it reminds you why you started.

@Roof’s Rubbish Rescue

919-410-7151

www.roofsrubbishrescue.com

Back in May, I left my full-time job and drove over to quote this one. The customer told me the gate would be open, so I went around back, looked everything over, took some pictures, and sent her a quote.

Her husband had torn down an old fence, and all the wood had been sitting behind the shed for almost two years. She had wanted it gone for a while, but the price was a little too much for her at the time. She said she might be ready later in the summer, so I made a note to follow up.

That’s one thing I’m learning while trying to grow a service business: following up is probably one of the most important parts. People get busy, money gets tight, and sometimes it’s just not the right time. That doesn’t always mean they don’t want the work done.

A couple of months later, I reached back out. She was ready, and we got it scheduled.

Trying to build this business while still working full-time means fitting in quotes before work, after work, and whenever I can. Some days I leave one job and go straight to another. It gets tiring, but every quote, follow-up, and completed job is another step forward.

I learned a lot on this one too. Access matters just as much as volume, and the type of material matters. Every piece had to be carried from behind the shed, across the yard, and loaded by hand. It ended up filling my entire trailer.

I quoted $350, but after doing it, I realized it should have been closer to $450. I also gave her a discount because she’s a teacher. I didn’t make as much as I probably should have, but I learned from it, helped somebody in my community, and kept moving forward.

That’s really all I’m trying to do right now. Keep learning, keep following up, and keep going.

When I started Roof’s Rubbish Rescue, it was simply a way to make some extra cash outside of my full-time job.

But after helping more homeowners, neighbors, and local businesses, I realized how much of a need there really was for dependable junk removal. I also started seeing how many perfectly good items were being thrown away simply because people no longer needed them.

That’s when the vision for the business started to change.

I realized this could become more than a side hustle. It could be something I build for my family—a way to eventually create a better future, have more control over my time, and spend more of it with my kids. I also wanted to build a junk removal company that did things differently instead of automatically taking everything to the landfill.

We recently partnered with Her Haven of Light, a local organization that helps women and families who are working toward a safer, more stable future. Through that partnership, we were able to place useful household items directly into the hands of someone starting over.

We donated an air fryer, pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, spatulas, a comforter set, and almost everything someone would need to get a kitchen started.

Seeing those items go to someone who could truly use them reminded me that this business can do more than clear out spaces. It can reduce waste, help people in our community, and give good items a second life—all while helping me build something meaningful for my family.

We’re still learning and growing one job at a time, but now I know this is much bigger than making extra cash.

Roof’s Rubbish Rescue Junk Removal

Serving Garner and surrounding areas

📞 Call or text: 919-410-7151

🌐 www.roofsrubbishrescue.com⁠�

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Junk Removal in Fuquay-Varina

This Garage Got CLEARED Out

A couple reached out — they were downsizing before a move and needed everything gone. Old furniture, boxes, random stuff that had been building up for years. We showed up, loaded it all, and left them with a clean slate.

That's what Roofs Rubbish Rescue does.

Whether it's a garage cleanout, stuff piled at the curb, or a full driveway pickup — we haul it fast, we haul it all, and we don't leave a mess behind d

If you've got stuff taking up space, don't let it sit another week. Call or text send photos and we'll get you a quick quote.

📞 919-410-7151