Finch of El Cajon, CA bears full financial responsibility for our clients’ belongings, so we always sign a contract before beginning work. For more information please call us 877-772-2568.
At Finch Packouts & Restoration, most care is given in handling this. Items are removed from the damaged environment, an inventory is made, and storage is arranged while the restoration process proceeds. After the restoration of the property, items are returned to their original places.
Contents Storage & Restoration
When your life is thrown into chaos by an unexpected calamity, you want to know where to turn for help. Working alongside insurance facilities, the restoration companies, and the property owners, Finch Pack‑Out and Restoration provides expert contents cleaning and restoration services.
Following abnormal water, fire, or any such inhibition, the felons use the state of the art processes for inventorying, documenting, packing, restoring, cleaning, and packing the contents of the property. The processes are streamlined for all while bringing very much‑needed empathy and attention to detail to every job.
Right after the disaster strikes, the first matter to attend to is the damage to the structure of the house or property. Meanwhile, the contents are the next priority, along with their costs for replacement. Then there is also escrow, emotional cost, and convenience.
Packouts allow us to consider the contents of a home independently of the restoration of the structure and make sure everything is handled appropriately. Also, that in theory places a great deal of pressure upon the restoration process. Once we unload items from an unpleasant environment we can work much faster and must prevent further damage to your possessions.
Complete Pack-Out After Main Line Break – Fletcher Parkway
We’re on Fletcher Parkway and a main water line broke while we were at dinner. Water ran for hours through multiple rooms before neighbor noticed. Finch recommended full pack-out for affected rooms so they could properly handle the water restoration. Team documented each item, wrapped our furniture carefully, moved it all to climate storage. Kept us informed throughout drying process. When belongings came back eight weeks later, organized perfectly. Made terrible situation manageable. Never expected plumbing disaster like this.
Robert & Karen T., El Cajon, CA
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Kitchen Remodel Storage
Excellent pack-out for kitchen renovation. Finch handled carefully, stored eleven weeks. Brought back organized. Professional crew.
Lisa M., El Cajon, CA
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Fire Smoke Pack-Out – Rancho San Diego
Electrical fire in Rancho San Diego filled house with smoke. Finch suggested packing soft goods so they could properly clean fire damage. Photographed each item, digital inventory our insurance loved. Clothing, bedding, linens came back fresh, zero smoke smell. Their organization was impressive.
Hannah W., El Cajon, CA
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Office Buildout Pack-Out – Main Street
Own office on Main Street, needed pack-out for tenant improvements. Finch packed desks, files, computers, equipment. Tracking system made it simple. Worked over weekend, no downtime. When returned, helped arrange new layout. Very professional operation.
Jennifer R., El Cajon, CA
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Quick Emergency Pack-Out
Sudden foundation repair required pack-out. Finch moved belongings fast, stored seven weeks, returned in excellent shape. Efficient.
David H., El Cajon, CA
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Storm Damage Storage – Granite Hills
Heavy rain in Granite Hills caused roof leak, damaged two bedrooms. Needed water extraction fast, and Finch packed bedroom furniture, closet items, rugs while they worked. Moved to their facility, stored during repairs. Everything labeled clearly, unpacking was simple when delivered nine weeks later. Even cleaned items with minor water marks. Really appreciated attention to detail.
Patricia & James L., El Cajon, CA
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Whole House Remodel Storage – Bostonia
Major remodel in Bostonia, needed house emptied five months. Finch packed our whole place – furniture, kitchen items, personal stuff, even piano. Inventory system fantastic. Crew respectful, made stressful time manageable.
Amanda K., El Cajon, CA
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Fast Plumbing Issue Pack-Out
Unexpected plumbing problem, needed pack-out. Finch handled perfectly. One day out, five weeks storage, brought back neat. Professional.
Steven W., El Cajon, CA
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Pack-Out for HVAC Mold – Crest
HVAC mold in Crest required extensive remediation. Before Finch could start mold work, they packed soft goods from affected rooms. Cleaned each item with anti-microbial treatments at facility. Documentation simplified insurance completely. When belongings returned seven weeks later, fresh and allergen-free. Exceptional service during stressful time.
Carol & Richard M., El Cajon, CA
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Emergency Pack-Out While Out of Town – Near Parkway Plaza
Pipe burst near Parkway Plaza while we were visiting family out of state. Water hit multiple rooms before property manager found it. Finch coordinated entire response remotely. Packed furniture from living room, dining room, den – sectional sofa, dining table, family photos. Each piece photographed, cataloged with detail. Climate storage ten weeks during restoration. Weekly updates from project manager. When items returned, placed exactly where belonged. Service level was remarkable.
Thomas & Elizabeth G., El Cajon, CA
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Storm Roof Damage Storage
Wind damaged roof during storm. Finch packed two bedrooms, stored ten weeks, returned perfect. Organized, efficient.
Brian F., El Cajon, CA
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Kitchen Fire Contents Cleaning – Broadway
Kitchen fire on Broadway spread smoke everywhere. While Finch tackled smoke removal, they packed textiles, upholstered furniture, personal items for deep cleaning. Incredibly organized pack-out. Digital tracking with barcodes, online portal for inventory. Came back spotless, no smoke odor – saved items we thought were lost. Custom curtains, all bedding, kids’ toys. Made disaster manageable.
Daniel & Maria S., El Cajon, CA
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Commercial Space Relocation – Johnson Avenue
Run small shop on Johnson Avenue, needed temp relocation for building upgrades. Finch handled complete pack-out of inventory, displays, fixtures. Cataloged with photos, stored fourteen weeks, helped reinstall. Detail work saved headaches.
Karen L., El Cajon, CA
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Flooring Project Pack-Out
Professional pack-out for hardwood floor replacement. Finch packed, stored seven weeks, returned organized. Careful, on schedule.
Michelle R., El Cajon, CA
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Appliance Leak Pack-Out – Magnolia Avenue
Dishwasher line broke on Magnolia Avenue, flooded kitchen and breakfast area. Finch responded quick to extract water and dry. Packed furniture, rugs, lower cabinet contents at risk. Stored while they removed damaged flooring, dried subfloor. Minimal disruption. Items back six weeks later, clean and dry. Even helped reorganize our pantry better.
Jessica & Mark W., El Cajon, CA
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Termite Fumigation Pack-Out – Jamacha
Whole house in Jamacha needed emptying for termite tenting. Finch packed entire home – furniture, kitchen items, clothing, toys, food. Climate storage nine days during fumigation. Brought back organized exactly as before. Fast, careful, professional. Made potential nightmare simple.
Andrew & Nicole T., El Cajon, CA
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Water Damage Content Service
Excellent service after water leak. Finch packed professionally, cleaned affected items, stored during repairs. Exceeded expectations.
Sarah K., El Cajon, CA
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Bathroom Mold Soft Goods Cleaning – Near Gillespie Field
Bathroom mold near Gillespie Field spread to adjacent bedroom. Before mold remediation began, Finch packed soft goods from affected areas. Cleaned towels, linens, clothing, accessories with specialized treatments. Thorough inventory simplified insurance. Returned fresh, allergen-free. Family noticed immediate difference in air quality.
Raymond & Julia D., El Cajon, CA
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Office Fire Equipment Recovery – Second Street
Small electrical fire on Second Street office. Needed fire restoration help throughout space. Finch packed computers, electronics, files, furniture. Cleaned salvageable items, documented damaged ones. Photo inventory helped insurance. Compassionate, professional during stressful time.
Christopher L., El Cajon, CA
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Shower Mold Contents Service – Alpine Heights
Extensive shower mold in Alpine Heights from slow leak. Finch coordinated pack-out with their mold team seamlessly. Removed bathroom items, toiletries, linens. Cleaned salvageable stuff, documented losses for insurance. Stored during seven-week remediation. Excellent communication, on schedule. Very professional.
