The simple answer to whetherHoardersparticipants get paid to appear on the show is no.
But that doesn’t mean that they don’t get anything out of it.
Described as similar to reality showIntervention, the payment is the services rendered according to bothScreenrantandReality Blurred.
Extremely intense or animal-based hoarding has also warranted additional assistance.
The real value in appearing onHoardersis the cleanup.
The cost of cleanup is significant
Cleaning up a hoarder house isn’t cheap.
“Rocky Mountain Biohazardfurther breaks down the costs involved.
First, there’s labor.
Cleaning crews can be involve day laborers to experienced veterans, each changing the total cost per hour.
Next is junk removal.
Each container has a weight limit too.
The cost will be higher if biohazards are involved.
