Top questions to ask before hiring a home organizer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Elmira Home Organizers

Can I browse unscreened Home Organizers in Elmira?

We do our best to screen all of our home organizers. However, there are still some home organizer professionals in Elmira that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Elmira or NY. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering home organization services:

  • Back To Sanity Organization:
    • Services Offered: Home Organizers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Simply Organize:
    • Services Offered: Home Organizers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Clutter Coach:
    • Services Offered: Home Organizers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Home Organization Services work in Elmira?

Every Home Organization Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Elmira work from Home Organizersbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Home Organizers and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 5 professionals and companies in Elmira for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Home Organizers took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Organizer projects in Elmira?

Every project differs, but you should ask any home organizer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home organization services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home organizers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home organizer project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home organizer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Elmira

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Elmira 14905
Interior Cleaning
Start Date
Within a month
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
Recurring
Property type
Multi-story home
Bathrooms to clean
2
Home size in sq ft
2,000-3,000
Extra factors
Regular smoking inside the residence
Surfaces to be cleaned
Carpets, Tile floors, Hardwood, linoleum, or vinyl floors, Stairs, Windows, Blinds, Drapes or furniture upholstery, Appliances
Maid services
No
Cleaning frequency
Bi-weekly
Preferences or allergies
No
Elmira 14901
Home Organizing
Service needed
Home Organizing
Start Date
Within a week
Elmira 14905
Interior Cleaning
Start Date
Within a month
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
Recurring
Property type
Single story home
Bathrooms to clean
1
Home size in sq ft
1,000-2,000
Extra factors
Regular smoking inside the residence
Surfaces to be cleaned
Hardwood, linoleum, or vinyl floors, Stairs, Windows, Blinds, Drapes or furniture upholstery, Appliances
Maid services
No
Cleaning frequency
Bi-weekly
Preferences or allergies
No
Elmira 14905
Interior Cleaning
Start Date
Within a week
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
Recurring
Property type
Multi-story home
Bathrooms to clean
2
Home size in sq ft
2,000-3,000
Extra factors
Pets live in the residence
Surfaces to be cleaned
Carpets, Tile floors, Hardwood, linoleum, or vinyl floors, Stairs
Maid services
No
Cleaning frequency
Bi-weekly
Preferences or allergies
No
Elmira 14905
Interior Cleaning
Start Date
Within a week
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
Recurring
Property type
Multi-story home
Bathrooms to clean
2
Home size in sq ft
1,000-2,000
Extra factors
Pets live in the residence
Surfaces to be cleaned
Tile floors, Hardwood, linoleum, or vinyl floors, Stairs, Carpets
Maid services
No
Cleaning frequency
Bi-weekly
Preferences or allergies
Yes, I prefer green or non-toxic cleaners
Elmira 14905
Interior Cleaning
Start Date
Within a month
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
One time
Cleaning type
Whole home cleaning
Type of cleaning
One time standard clean
Property type
Single story home
Bathrooms to clean
1
Home size in sq ft
500-1,000
Furniture in residence
Furnished and occupied
Extra factors
None
Areas to be cleaned
Carpets, Hardwood, linoleum, or vinyl floors, After home remodeling projects, need general cleaning of dust from everywhere...walls, floors, windows (inside), appliances, furniture, ceiling fans...etc.