
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring a home or office organization professional requires commitment: time, energy, and willingness to reassess current systems. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information you need before hiring us on to elevate your space.
Frequently asked questions
Naturally, every space and project is unique and the time it takes to complete depends on several factors. Does your office project include paper organization? Is the kitchen empty and move-in ready, or are we revamping the space from a fully-stocked existing system? Do you want help with one room or the whole home? A range of hours needed for your project is determined by the amount of space, the need for decluttering, and the level of detail required for the space. After we get to know your space and needs during the initial consultation, you'll receive an estimate with the a range of time required to realize your vision.
Typical sessions, regardless of the scope of the project, are scheduled for 4-6 hours at a time.
Our goal is to streamline the process and make it easy for you. During the initial consultation, we'll learn about what's working and what isn't, create a vision, and determine the level of decluttering you'd like to see. After gaining a strong understanding of needs, we can often organize while the client is off site or working, following up with questions/decisions on decluttering at the end of each session. If you'd like to be hands on with the process, we'd love to work alongside you! Your level of involvement depends on your availability and priorities. Our hope is to free you up to spend your time and energy on what matters most to you!
It's best to leave your space in its natural state for the organizer to work. In a typical process, we'll empty the entire space as a starting point, so there's no need to try to organize anything before we arrive!
Having dishes and laundry as well as regular bulk shopping done can be helpful so that we can have access to everything that needs a home.
We accept online payments (credit card + ACH) through our cloud bookkeeping program, Wave. We also accept cash, checks, and Venmo.
When you schedule a session, you will pay a $100 booking fee, credited toward your final invoice. Final invoices are sent via email after project completion and due within 10 days of receipt.
Should minimizing your possessions be a goal, we can certainly help you with that process. But creating organizational systems that work for you does not mean you have to get rid of everything! The level of decluttering and minimizing for each project depends entirely on the client's goals + needs. Our desire is to create a functioning, peaceful space that makes your life better. Paring down can certainly help create that space, minimize stress, and bring you joy from your surroundings, but every situation is unique and tailored to the client.
Containers, bins, and other organization solutions are helpful in optimizing your space. We can work with what you already have or do the shopping for you. Should you choose to purchase solutions for your project, we will get a feel for your style and the design of your space in the initial consultation. We also have several mood boards for you to look through to help us get a sense of what solutions will best meet your needs and flow with the aesthetic of your home. If you are working with an interior designer, we can collaborate with them to ensure the products we use are consistent with their plan and vision.
The initial estimate will include a price range for products needed (if applicable). Clients will reimburse Elevate Your Space for products retained after project completion.