Switching from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Here's what changes.
Same trucks, same insurance, same crew sizes — but a real upfront price before we ever roll, and franchise fees aren't padded into your bill.
Real example — same Indianapolis job
Half-truck garage cleanout
Haulwell
$229 (locked at booking)
1-800-GOT-JUNK
$295–$395 (quoted on arrival)
1-800-GOT-JUNK quotes only after a tech arrives at your driveway. Their published Indianapolis rates run 15–30% above local independents because franchise royalties get baked into every job.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Haulwell | 1-800-GOT-JUNK |
|---|---|---|
| Instant AI photo quote | Yes — under 60 seconds | No — phone or on-site only |
| Upfront, locked-in price | Yes — Price Lock Guarantee | No — quoted at curb |
| Pay only after pickup | Yes — refundable deposit | Cash/card on completion |
| Indiana surcharges itemized | Every quote, line by line | Bundled into final price |
| Donated / recycled rate | ~70% diverted from landfill | Varies by franchise |
| Weekend & evening pickup | 7 days a week, evening windows | Limited weekend slots |
| Locally owned | Indianapolis-based, single owner | Franchise of Canadian parent |
| Licensed & $1M insured | Yes | Yes |
The honest verdict
If you want the brand recognition of a national franchise, 1-800-GOT-JUNK delivers exactly that. If you want a real price before they show up — and 15–30% off the same haul — we'll beat their written quote by 10%.
Switching from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? We'll beat their quote by 10%.
Text us a photo of any written 1-800-GOT-JUNK quote — we'll send a locked-in Haulwell price 10% lower in the next 5 minutes.