Are professional organizers worth it?

<div><p>In most cases, professional organizers are well worth the investment. They often handle decluttering, which can take hours of work, and professional home and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-organization-tips-maximize-space.htm">garage organization solutions</a> that homeowners wouldn’t often think about. In many cases, homeowners will recognize the true value of a professional organizer during the weeks following the project’s finish when they use their new space and realize the improved quality of life that comes with convenient and thoughtful storage and organization.</p></div>

How do I choose a home organizer?

<div><p>Choosing the right home organizer is crucial to ensure that the professional can provide the type of storage and organization options you need. When interviewing potential home organizers for the project, consider asking the following questions to find the right expert for the job:</p><ul><li><p>Are you able to declutter first before installing organization solutions?</p></li><li><p>Do I need to be involved in the organization process?</p></li><li><p>How long will the process take?</p></li><li><p>Should I clean up before you arrive?</p></li><li><p>What storage options can you provide?</p></li></ul><p> </p></div>

How much do organizers charge to organize a garage?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-do-professional-organizers-charge.htm">Professional organizers charge</a> <b>$55 to $100 per hour</b>, with average per-project rates costing <b>$510</b>. If you need help with basic decluttering and organizing of your garage, expect to pay <b>$200 to $700</b>. On the other hand, major reorganization projects can cost <b>$1,500 to $5,000</b>, including installing shelves and storage solutions. Expect to pay more for professional organization help if you need specialty storage solutions, like cabinets and toolboxes for a workshop or a ceiling-mounted kayak or bike storage option.</p></div>

What should I do before a home organizer comes?

<div><p>The preparation requirements for a home organizer service depend on the professional’s requests and your project goals. Most professional organizers will outline what you must do to prepare during initial scheduling conversations so everyone is on the same page. If you’re paying for decluttering and organizer installation, you likely won’t have to do anything to prepare. If your professional organizer is only coming to install shelves, cabinets, and other storage components, you should plan to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-declutter.htm">declutter the area</a> before they arrive.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2015
Very clearly spelled out on the phone. Email followed with agreed on details. Follow-up phone call, reiterating the details and cost, the day before. Day of move phone call to give us an arrival estimate (right when expected). Securely wrapped items and loaded. Unloaded quickly, but carefully....
NorthStar Moving Company
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Reviewed in September 2023
XC Cleaning services was extremely profesional. The attention to detail they gave when organizing and tidying up my home was amazing. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for cleaning services.
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Reviewed in November 2012
My wife has an endless "honey-do" list, and I can't keep up! So Flood Doctor to the rescue... quickly installing hardware with ease, moving the piano without damaging a wood floor, fixing existing tile so that no one could tell which were original and which were replacements, and "sweating the...
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Reviewed in November 2016
I did not have high hopes for the stove -- an old electric stove - which was not well cleaned when we moved in. I was amazed that it was absolutely SPOTLESS - including wire racks after being cleaned. Jenny had two additional staff working with her. Jenny is fluent in English and Spanish and I...
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Reviewed in February 2019
From the first meeting to get an estimate to the completion of the installation everything went incredibly smoothly. I wanted to add rollouts to my pantry and 2 other large cabinets in my kitchen. I interviewed Precision Rollouts and one other company, and chose Precision Rollouts. I am really...
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Reviewed in October 2006
The price is very reasonable comparing to others. The work is good. It took only 4 hours to finish installing the 3 car garage cabinets and counters. I would use the company again if needed.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Ramona is a wizard when it comes to organizing physical spaces. Whether it's a messy closet, a cluttered desk, or a disorganized pantry, she has an uncanny ability to create order where there was absolute chaos!
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Reviewed in June 2021
I cannot speak highly enough about Cindy and Orchestrated Moves. We left virtually every logistical aspect of our move from D.C. to California in their hands and they managed it all, and dealt with the movers for us, down to the smallest detail, perfectly and without a hitch -- and all in the...
Orchestrated Moves, LLC
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