Eviction Set-Out Day in Georgia: What Actually Happens
What happens on writ day — marshal arrival, crew size, where belongings go, how long a set-out takes, and what it costs in metro Atlanta.
The set-out is the last step of a Georgia eviction and the only one where the property physically changes hands. Here's how the day runs.
Before the crew arrives
The marshal's office assigns a window on writ day. You (or your service) confirm the address, unit type, gate or key access, and crew size. Crew size is set by property size and how much the tenant left behind — undersizing the crew is the most common reason a set-out runs past the marshal window.
During the set-out
- The marshal or deputy arrives and takes legal control of the premises
- The crew moves belongings from the unit to the curb or right-of-way
- Locks are changed or a lockbox is installed once the unit is clear
- Photos document the cleared unit for your records
How long it takes
Most set-outs finish under 60 minutes. Our flat rate covers 60 minutes on site plus a 30-minute courtesy setup and planning window — 90 minutes total — with overage billed per minute only past that window. We staff by property size and area based on thousands of evictions serviced.
What it costs
Room-only set-outs start at $395 flat. Larger units are priced by property type, quoted before you book, with rates disclosed before booking.
Timing is the whole game
County-scheduled set-outs in metro Atlanta run 10 to 16 weeks after the writ issues. Expedited+ Service crews are typically scheduled within 2 weeks after your court date. On an $1,800 unit, that difference is usually thousands of dollars.
Have your writ already? Call (877) 206-1716 or schedule your set-out online.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an eviction set-out take?
Most set-outs finish in under 60 minutes. Flat-rate crews include 60 minutes on site plus a 30-minute courtesy setup window, and overage is billed per minute only after that 90-minute window.
Where do the tenant's belongings go during a Georgia set-out?
The crew moves belongings from the unit to the curb or public right-of-way while the marshal is present. Georgia does not require the landlord to store them.
How much does an eviction set-out crew cost in Atlanta?
Room-only set-outs start at $395 flat, with larger properties priced by property type and quoted before booking.
Do I have to be present for the set-out?
An owner or authorized representative should be reachable, but our crew coordinates directly with the marshal and sends same-day photo confirmation of the cleared unit.
Have a writ or a confirmed set-out date?
Send your Atlanta property and case details to begin set-out coordination. Scheduling depends on case readiness and county requirements.