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FROM PILES TO SMILES

Home and Garage Organization, Closets

About us

Are you overwhelmed by piles of paperwork, overwhelming clutter, and a jam-packed schedule? From Piles to Smiles® provides personalized, non-judgmental, professional coaching and hands-on organizing assistance that can help you claim control of your hectic life. We specialize in helping people who are chronically disorganized – those for whom disorganization has been a lifelong struggle that negatively impacts every aspect of their life, especially people with AD/HD.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

HOME & OFFICE ORGANIZING, PAPER & RECORDS, CLUTTER CONTROL & SPACE ORGANIZING, TIME MANAGEMENT, UNPACKING & MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE.

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Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Phyllis O.
01/2015
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She helped me create a process for dealing with my daily mail, gave me resources for dealing with things, e.g., where to go for bulk shredding, how long to save documents, etc. helped me clean out boxes of papers as well as my filing cabinets. She was great with accountability, and followed up with my several times as part of the package I purchased. I would highly recommend her.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Beth H.
01/2015
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I worked with Sue Becker and I couldn't have been happier with the result. Sue and I have worked together both on clearing/organizing space and also on time management. She's an excellent coach and very effectively and compassionately helped me work through some difficult spaces and my ongoing challenge with time and planning. She's helped me get to basics and keep simple productive ideas in mind, which help me when I get stuck. Sue is an outstanding professional, highly capable, and is focused on getting results for clients in a way that best serves them. Can't say enough good things about my experience with her. I would welcome the opportunity, should I need it, to work with Sue again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jan P.
08/2013
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Sue was very helpful and started me off with two or three systems to use which I am finding beneficial. The cost became prohibitive and I was unable to continue working with her.
Description of Work: Organization of paperwork and establishing systems to keep things organized.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$535

Emerson T.
07/2011
5.0
closet systems, home & garage organization
  + 0 more
Without reservation and with highest praise that I would recommend using Sue Becker for all matters financial, confidential, and household. She can do everything from organizing a business to school supplies. She is pleasant, compassionate, kind, and not judgmental. She is extremely willing to help. I have been using her for ten years and I could not have done all of my projects without her. She can do anything!
Description of Work: Since 2001 I have been working with Sue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan C.
03/2010
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Sue truly made a huge difference in my life. She quickly ascertained what I needed, and was very compassionate, thorough and tenacious in helping me organize my home office. As a 46 year-old very successful woman, I was loathe to admit I needed help with organization in my home, and quite dislike asking for help. But I have struggled with clutter, piles and a highly disorganized house my entire adult life. All my energy and focus was dedicated to my career. About 3 years ago I was diagnosed with severe ADHD, which was such a blessing, because I had blamed myself for being a lazy, disorganized, slob. I am now treating my ADHD and have organized much of my home, yet was still paralyzed by my office/loft area and just had no idea how to approach it. Sue was very knowledgeable about adult ADHD, and helped alleviate much of my shame. Her organization skills are fantastic and she had an abundance of great suggestions about how we could go about the task. She didn't pressure or force me into doing anything I wasn't comfortable with and allowed me to proceed at my own pace, while still getting the job done. My home office is now a sustainable,organized environment that sets me up for success. At first, I was quite hesitant to pay a chunk of money for something that should be so easy to do. However, I had to admit that while others could easily accomplish this task on their own, I couldn't. The money I spent was worth every penny and is an investment in myself and my future...since like many I have been laid off and am seeking my next career adventure. I would highly recommend Sue to help with any organization project, and will definitely use her services in the future. She was very prompt, used every minute productively, and helped me deal with the enormous stress and anxiety I felt while completing this project. She is a gem!!!
Description of Work: From Piles to Smiles provided overall home-office organization and set-up of a very detailed filing system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Michelle Mouton M.
01/2010
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Sue was prompt and efficient. She charges hourly but is a work horse! She arrived on time, looked at our paper trails from the basement up to the office and revamped and invented a system that would work for us to effectively manage the amount of paper that we need to deal with. She also suggested alternatives and worked with methods that suited our comfort levels. She is very thorough and works on time. We had her stay an extra hour because we were getting so much accomplished that we did not want to stop. We are very satisfied with her ability to get our paperwork organized FAST.
Description of Work: Sue is an excellent organizer for paper systems. We have to run two households and she helped establish effective filing and processing systems for the mountains of paper work we much plow through every month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

JOANNA N.
07/2008
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Overall my experience with this company was great. The lady that organized my garage was extremely nice, professional and positive. Every time I would get tired, she would motivate me to keep going. I couldn't have done it without her. We took one box at a time and organized them.
Description of Work: The company Piles to Smiles came to my home and organized my messy full garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia B.
02/2008
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Excellent.I wish I could give her a higher grade. When I did not know the answer or have a resource she directed me to quality people who had the same high standards and work ethic I appreciate.
Description of Work: I have been with Sue for several years. When I first came to her, I had so much paper I could not ever imagine getting it manageable. She was patient and kind and always encouraging. Her biggest challenge with me hinged on the fact that I had not yet been diagnosed as ADD. To this day, I love how she has helped me overcome what I thought was impossible. Papers, papers, papers: some filed, some destroyed and some that required action. She had to come several times because I had also inherited my parents paperwork acquired during their 53 years of marriage. I have been able to destroy over 600 pounds of paper. I have been able to actually hire an accountant and provide all the documents needed to file a return. Most of all I have peace of mind. I still have a long ways to go but I love looking at the Forest and not just the trees. Sue has truly made my life a Sweet Beginning by changing The Piles To Smiles and squeals of joy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

AUDRA K.
03/2007
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
Very well. Sue went through our house, room by room, and made suggestions about improvements to the way we organize our stuff. Sue is non-judgmental. Her comments are to the point but she also has a sense of humor which helps you take the information without taking it personally. I have already implemented some of her recommendations and am working on getting some others going. She's practical and down-to-earth. I had taken a class at the Park District, which is how I had met her in the first place.
Description of Work: Went through our house with us and made suggestions and recommendations for de-cluttering and organizational improvements.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

PATTY M.
01/2007
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
She is very friendly and professional. She's very neutral when going through paperwork. She's helping me determine how long to keep things, but she isn't pushy about it. She just gives you basic information to help you make the best information on how to keep organized. She's very efficient; she makes the most of the time with you.
Description of Work: She's helping me get my home office sorted out and organized.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MAGGI S.
09/2005
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
SUE WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL. WE TACKLED MY PERSONAL WORK SPACE, TIME MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND FILE SYSTEM. OUR SESSION WAS VERY PRODUCTIVE, BUT IT DIDN'T END WITH ONE SESSION. SUE HAS CHECKED IN WITH ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN, AND HAS MADE HERSELF AVAILABLE TO ME AS A RESOURCE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER SERVICES.
Description of Work: UN-CLUTTERED WORK SPACE, MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO FILE SYSTEM, AND DISCUSSED TIME MANAGEMENT ISSUES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

DONNA A.
02/2005
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
I ASKED SUE TO HELP GIVE ME IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE BEST USE OF CABINET AND CLOSET SPACE IN MY NEW HOME. WE WORKED ON IDENTIFYING A HOME FOR KITCHEN ITEMS. SUE GAVE ME IDEAS ON STORAGE SOLUTIONS FROM LOCAL STORES. I'M ORGANIZATIONALLY IMPAIRED, SO I FOUND THIS EXERCISE QUITE HELPFUL.
Description of Work: CONSULTATION ON USE OF STORAGE SPACE IN NEW HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

    Contact information

    P.O. BOX 903, Downers Grove, IL 60515

    www.pilestosmiles.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Home and Garage Organization,
    Closets

    FAQ

    FROM PILES TO SMILES is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
    FROM PILES TO SMILES accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, FROM PILES TO SMILES offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer a senior discount.
    No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer emergency services.
    No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer warranties.
    FROM PILES TO SMILES offers the following services: HOME & OFFICE ORGANIZING, PAPER & RECORDS, CLUTTER CONTROL & SPACE ORGANIZING, TIME MANAGEMENT, UNPACKING & MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE.

    Contact information

    P.O. BOX 903, Downers Grove, IL 60515

    www.pilestosmiles.com