Frequently Asked Questions
What does the organizer do?
Consultation - We begin with a complimentary, onsite assessment
Plan of Action - we create a plan suited to your personal needs and goals.
Proposal & Contract Agreement -once we have a plan we submit a proposal & contract agreement that includes main goals, key directives, pricing, and policies.
Scheduling Coordination - Next is scheduling our organizing sessions
Onsite organizing - we start by working with you to sort, categorize, and edit your items. We use a gentle and compassionate approach to helping you decide what to keep, donate, or discard, checking in often and taking breaks when needed. After we have sorted everything, your job is largely done. The organizer will then put everything away in its zone and make sure everything is clearly labeled so that you can easily find items and maintain the system of organization.
Invoicing - Once the project is complete we send you the final invoice.
Follow-Up - We will check in with you to see how the system is working for you and give gentle encouragement and support where needed.
Do I have to be part of the process?
You can be involved as much or as little as you would like to be. Most people prefer to work closely with the organizer during the decluttering & sorting process. Having an accountability partner to offer support and encouragement can make the process feel more manageable. If you prefer not to be involved we will handle it all according to the plan and check in with you as needed.
Do I have to get rid of a bunch of stuff?
We will give gentle encouragement to let things go, but how much you get rid of is entirely up to you.
What happens to the stuff I donate?
As part of the service we provide, we will remove smaller items and donate them to New Louisville Freegans, a local Facebook group whose mission is to save items from going to landfills. We will consider requests for other donation recipients. For larger items, we can help schedule a pick up.
What about trash removal?
We do not offer a trash removal service. If you have more trash than what will fit in your trash bin, we can help schedule pickup from the city or order a dumpster.
Do you organize outdoor spaces?
We can organize any space.
Can you organize my whole house?
From attic to basement and everything in between, the answer is yes.
How long does the process take?
The short answer is I don’t know. It depends on a lot of variables including how big the room is, the density of clutter, how involved you will be in decision making and how quickly you can make decisions, and if there will be frequent interruptions or distractions. We will make every effort to work efficiently within your budget and the time allowed.
Is there a minimum requirement of hours?
New on-site organizing projects require a minimum of 4 hours; however I offer consulting time from 1-4 hours to help you make a plan of action to tackle the project yourself.
How much do you charge?
Our pricing for organizing services varies based on the volume of work and discounts available. Our standard pricing is $50 per hour of onsite organizing services. Additionally, every project will have a project fee.
What is the project fee?
The project fee is based on the scope of your project and covers offsite administrative time for project-specific research & planning, products purchased (if applicable), shopping time (if applicable), travel time (if outside Jefferson County), and payment processing fees (if applicable).