FAQs
What is a Professional Organizer?
A professional organizer assists clients to become more organized by offering information, consultations, and hands-on assistance. The porfessional organizer focuses on the unique details of each client's lifestyle in order to develop an individualized action plan for the client. In addition, the professional organizer can work with the client to locate products and services that will aid in their organizing efforts.
Why use a Professional Organizer?
Professional organizing services can save you time and money by creating a more efficient environment in which to live or work. By helping you to corral the clutter; a more spacious, relaxing atmosphere is established as well. Overall, being more organized can allow you to live a less stressful life!
How much does it cost to hire a Professional Organizer?
Prices are based on the scope and nature of the individual client's needs. Ideas in Bloom prices jobs using an hourly rate. The hourly rate will vary based on the type of job. For example, organizing file cabinets and papers will be less than organizing a garage. Hourly rates start at $50. Some clients find that an hour or two is all they need. You may prefer to have the professional organizer working side-by-side with you, or you may prefer an initial consultation with subsequent follow-ups. Discounts are available for large, multi-hour jobs. Ideas in Bloom is based in the North Raleigh area. Travel time and mileage charges may apply for other areas.
What payment methods do you accept?
Ideas in Bloom services can be paid for by cash, check, and credit card. For your security, credit card payments are accepted through PayPal. There is a 3% processing fee for credit card payments. Payment in full is due at the time services are rendered.
Do you offer free consultations?
I will be happy to respond to basic phone and email inquiries about organizing challenges you face. Ideas in Bloom offers an initial, in-depth one hour in-home consultation for $50. When you schedule a follow-up or hands-on session, $25 of the original consult price will be applied to jobs of 2 hours or more.
What does the initial consultation include?
The initial consultation includes a walk-through of the problem areas of your home or office. We will dicsuss the challenges faced in the space(s), and I will ask questions to determine how your unique lifestyle, space, personal preferences, and budget will play into finding the best solution for your needs. We will discuss several options that you can consider for immediate or future use. As well, I can also email you a written summary so that you can work through the organizing plan at your own pace, if desired.
Do you move my furniture or clean my rooms?
Ideas in Bloom is not a moving company nor is it a cleaning service. We work with you to determine how to solve space planning, storage, and clutter issues you may have. We will make recommendations and suggestions that you can then implement on your own, or with the help of a specialized professional. We do work side-by-side with you to aide in de-cluttering, helping you to make decisions about what to keep, what to part with, and where to put it all when you are done.