By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
I have been asked what it costs to organize a home.
The cost of organizing a home depends on many things, such as how many rooms are in the home that need attention and what the objectives are for completing a project.
For instance, if there is clutter in a living room, bedroom, or closet requiring some basic adjusting, and recommendations are all that is necessary, then it might take, on average, three to four hours. But, if the project requires more work to evaluate all the items that are located in a certain space and how to store or donate those items, that would be a much larger job requiring more hours.
Garages, basements, and homes that are unusually crowded can take from eight to twenty-four hours to complete, and are often quoted using package pricing. This approach is designed to put limits on the amount of time, materials, and dollars necessary to complete the project. This way there are no surprises when it comes to paying, and preparations can be made for working out a payment plan in needed.
There are also cases where it is necessary to travel to a location. In these cases, the cost could include drive time, mileage, hotel stay, and materials. This type of situation usually comes up when someone is planning a move. It can often mean packing the home they are selling and unpacking when arriving at a new home. Moving jobs are common and can lead to organizing movers and extra help.
There are so many situations, so it’s important to talk to the organizers in the area and do some comparison shopping. Every professional organizer has their own pricing structure based on how much the market dictates expectations for service businesses. Rural areas range on hour from $35.00 to $50.00 with package pricing and payment plans for larger jobs. For large cities, the price per hour can reach upward to $175.00 per hour.
My advice is to ask questions and be honest about what you want an organizer to do for you. Make sure they have experience, recommendations, and most of all compassion.
It’s as simple as that!
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