Ways To Cut Costs

Professional organizing costs will vary depending on factors such as the size of the area to be organized, the method to be used, and the level of client involvement and preparation.

The total cost you pay may be made up of a labor cost, reimbursement for the cost of materials, and travel costs, if appropriate. Labor costs are determined on an hourly basis. The cost of materials may include reimbursement for expenses like purchased items, disposal costs, and online marketing expenses, as applicable. A call-out cost for distant locations may include the professional organizer’s driving expenses.

As is the case for many services, more is less and less is more. For example, the price per room organized will likely reduce as the size of the area to be organized increases. More client involvement can reduce organizing costs significantly. The total cost may also depend on the amount of clutter, whether the area has been straightened up before the organizer arrives, and whether the area is empty or furniture needs to be removed.

Clients can do a great deal to reduce the overall costs of professional organizing, as illustrated below:

Ways to increase overall costs Ways to cut overall costs
Unforeseen change orders Think broadly and creatively from the start.
Undisclosed budgetary constraints Clarify your budget so plans are realistic.
Nonpayment for labor and/or materials Help us help you.
Undisclosed requirements or preferences Disclose your needs and wishes early and clearly.
Client indecisiveness Tell us your concerns, so we can help you weigh alternatives.
Need for outside resources and labor More client involvement reduces costs significantly.
Lack of communications Your client input is critical.
Premature project termination without notice Completing the job saves in the long run.
Lack of access to work area Access to the work area is critical to efficient project completion.