So, you’ve done some research, are feeling hopeful, and have decided you want to hire a professional organizing team like us! But you are still probably wondering how much it costs to hire help. Is it $50? $500? $5,000? The unhelpful, but completely honest, answer is that it varies A LOT! Everyone’s situation, space, and needs are unique. At Cut the Clutter RVA, we charge an hourly rate per organizer for the service(s) needed – decluttering, organizing, packing, unpacking, downsizing or a combination of those. While we can’t give an accurate estimate without first seeing the space at the consultation, we can tell you what factors will affect your pricing:
Scope of project
- Are we organizing your closet after you have already done the purging? Are there clothes in several closets that need to be sorted, rearranged, and consolidated? Is it a tiny closet or a giant walk-in closet with shelves and drawers as well? Do we also need to factor in the clothes being stored in dressers and other furniture pieces? (There are SO many types of closets and clothes storage!)
Time it takes to complete
- Let’s say you need your kitchen organized. If we are doing the initial sorting, then working with you for decision making on what to keep and what to donate, that tends to take more time. If you plan to do the initial “thinking” and purging before we come, our part of the process may take less time, resulting in lower cost. Telling stories about your items can be a helpful part of the purging process (and we love listening to them!), but given that we charge hourly, it can also extend the time and therefore the cost.
Team size needed
- We most often schedule a team of two organizers on a job, but with large projects such as whole house decluttering, downsizing/packing projects, or even if you are working against a tight deadline, a larger team might be needed.
Supplies needed
- Do you need some storage cubes that we will need time to put together? Do we need to purchase packing supplies for the entire house? We often buy supplies for clients and charge a nominal shopping fee, which is added to the cost of your supplies. Of course, you are welcome to provide your own. And we love to repurpose what you already have!
Additional services or partners needed
- If you have a large, multi-faceted project, we can manage the details from start to finish through our Concierge Services. We coordinate with our other partners to clarify timeframes, sell items, remove trash, donate furniture, shred documents, clean your home, provide moving services and more. There is an additional project management fee associated with these situations to handle things more holistically.
So, these are some of the variables that affect pricing for our home decluttering and organizing services. We would love to meet you in person and are happy to give you an estimate after our in-home consultation. If you book a session with us during the consultation, we will require a deposit to hold your date with the rest of the balance due at the time of service. You will not regret the investment in your peace of mind!
Work hard and be kind, clutter-free seekers!
Love,
Your friends at Cut the Clutter RVA