FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are your rates?

Our rates are $85 / hour per professional organizer and projects are completed in teams of 2 or more organizers. We have a 6 hour minimum per session. After your consultation we will send you a proposal that estimates how long we think your project will take and offer you several service options to choose from.

How much does an average project cost?

A typical project costs between $1220 to $4000, not including organizing products, and is based on your space and the quantity of items that need decluttering, organizing and styling. Keep in mind, these prices are estimates. There are a lot of aspects involved in organizing a space and how long it will take, including the amount of items to sort, edit and organize, how quickly you make decisions during the edecluttering process, how large your spaces are, etc. We do our best to estimate jobs accurately and get the most done in each organizing session, but sometimes we need to add additional time to a project. For some projects we add additional organizers to complete larger projects more quickly.

How much does a consultation cost?

We offer COMPLIMENTARY consultations. If you prefer an in home consultation, the cost is $100.

What sets Simplify Studio Professional Organizing apart from other organizing companies?

• We do it all for you! The only thing we need you for is to declutter and to do a walk through at the conclusion of your project.

• We believe that a space should be both functional and also look amazing. We place equal importance on organizing and styling.

• We have a team approach to organizing and have a team of 2 or more professional organizers on site for each project session. The number or organizers scheduled depends on availability and project requirements.

• We work in 6 hour sessions.

• We are a full service professional organizing company. In addition to decluttering, organizing and styling, our service includes project planning, management, shopping for organizing supplies and haul away of donations and discarded items.

What about organizing products?

Once your project is scheduled, we plan for, source and shop for organizing containers, bins, etc., based on your project needs and aesthetics. We take care of all the shopping and returns so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Our product placement is intentional, judicious and we reuse any organizing products that you already have, whenever it makes sense. The last thing we want to do is add more clutter to your life!

What is included in your estimate for ORGANIZING services?

The organizing estimate you will receive, after your complimentary consultation, will include onsite time for sorting, decluttering, organizing and styling your space. Also included is project planning and management, sourcing and shopping for organizing supplies, haul away of donations and discarded items, email and phone support between sessions and coordination of related service providers; such as closet designers and haulers.

What is included in your estimate for UNPACKING & ORGANIZING services?

If you are moving, your unpacking and organizing estimate will include time for unpacking, sorting, decluttering (we skip this step if you did this prior to moving), organizing and styling your space. Also included is project planning and management, sourcing and shopping for organizing supplies, haul away of donations and discarded items, email and phone support between sessions and coordination of related service providers; such as closet designers and haulers. We will haul away as many moving boxes and packing materials as possible after each session. For larger unpacking projects we will arrange for a hauler to take away packing supplies for an additional fee.

When and how do I pay for services and products?

A 50% deposit for services is required to secure a date on our calendar. The remaining 50% is due at project completion. A deposit for organizing products is also due when scheduling your project. We accept all major credit cards (3% credit card fee applies) and E-Check / ACH Bank Transfer (no fee!).

How does donation haul away work?

We take away one carload of donations and discarded items per organizer each day of your project. For larger projects, we bring in a hauler to take away your donations for an additional fee.

Do I need to be there while you are organizing and unpacking?

No, he best part about our service is that we take care of all the details for you! The only part we need you for is the decluttering process, where we help you decide what you need, love, and use and let go of the rest. We sort and categorize your belongings so you can see exactly what you have. This makes editing and decluttering super simple. Once that part is done, we take it from there!

Do you pack our moving boxes for us?

No, we leave packing to the moving professionals.

What if I don’t have time to declutter my belongings before moving?

The decluttering process is best done prior to your move, but we realize things come up and this isn’t always possible. We will unpack, sort, and edit at your destination and get you all settled in your new space.

Do you offer interior design services?

Even though Lisa is an interior designer, we now focus solely on professional organizing and interior styling. Included in your service is interior furniture placement, space planning and interior styling. For furniture, finishes, renovations, etc., we will refer you to interior designers in our network.

How do I maintain my space once my project is complete?

Our goal is to set you up for success so that maintenance is easy once your project is complete, but life gets busy and we are here to help. We offer maintenance services to reset previously organized spaces to keep life simple and streamlined.

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