How much does a professional organizer cost?

Are you yearning to get your home or office organized but finding it too difficult to do it by yourself? Or maybe you want to do it but can’t find an efficient way to systematically sort your things? The good news is that some organizers can help tidy up your space. But how much does a home organizer cost?

Professional organizer price list

How much does a professional organizer charge per hour? The average cost of a home organizer is $55 to $100 per hour, depending on several factors.

Professionals need a minimum of three hours to accomplish a home organization project. Tasks that take more than three hours are usually offered in a package with a discounted hourly rate. 

What factors affect professional organizer costs?

An organizer’s job goes beyond cleaning. They can help you develop a system for putting things where they belong. The cost of professional organizing services depends on these factors:

Project scope

How big or small is the project? Projects can range from simple decluttering to home styling and design. This determines how long a task will take, how many people are needed to accomplish it, and what kind of expertise you will need. While organizers generally complete a wide range of projects, others have specific areas of expertise. 

Tasker experience 

Industry experience will affect the cost of hiring a professional organizer. Organizers longer in the industry might charge more but get a satisfactory job done in less time. Years of experience help build their credibility.

Your location

Your location will also affect the prices of professional organizers, depending on how near or far you are from them. Base pricing also depends on the cost of living in your state and the availability of organizers in the area. If there are many of them, you might have to pay less. 

Average cost of professional organizers based on specialty

A common misconception about professional organizing is that it mostly involves home organization. While home decluttering is a well-known specialty of organizers, it doesn’t necessarily end there. Here are other tasks they can take on: 

Computer/digital organization

Sorting your digital files is an important facet of professional organizing. A professional organizer can help you develop a logical and fairly easy way to name and arrange your files and folders so that they’re easily located by every user who might need them.

Bookkeeping and financial management

If you have a small business, hiring a bookkeeper will help you ensure that your VAT or tax liability is accurately assessed. Doing so will not only save time but also let you assess your business performance. 

Document filing

Administrative tasks are a pain, but they are essential. Some professionals also take on projects on paperwork and document filing. They can develop a strategic way to file your documents and keep them in an orderly manner.  

Things to do before hiring a professional organizer

Have a clear vision

It’s good to have a clear vision of what the outcome of the project will be. This will help you ask the right questions when looking for a professional organizer and set manageable expectations for the project. 

Assess their experience and specialty. 

You have to consider the experience and specialty of the professional organizer vis-a-vis what project you have in mind. It helps to ask yourself the following questions: What projects have they worked on? Does their experience match your needs? Then, look for reviews and testimonials of their service to help you gauge how good they are at their job.

Schedule a consultation 

Having a consultation before the actual start of the project can help you make an informed decision. You can also ask them to visit your place. Take note that this might have an additional charge, though!

Additional costs when hiring a professional organizer

Organizers offer services that might add to the overall cost of the project: 

Interior decorating

Say you’ve got your home organized already, but it’s missing a bit of style. Professional organizers can decorate the space. They charge extra for interior decoration, as this requires another set of skills. Some organizers can do this themselves, while others will need to bring in a new expert. 

Custom fixtures 

Some professionals might suggest you add storage solutions like custom closets. These can help you better organize your items and add more space to your home. However, it will cost extra to set up custom fixtures, depending on the material used and the amount of work done for the installation. 

Home staging

If you’re planning to sell your house, organizers not only help you pack your stuff but also make sure that your house is pleasantly staged to maximize its sale potential. They can help you design your house so that it appeals to your target market.

Feng shui

Finally, organizers can make sure that your house is auspicious. Some offer feng shui consultations to balance the energies present in your home. However, this is a very niche service, and you don't have to consider it if you have different beliefs. 

Post a task for professional organizing

It’s always satisfying when you see your things perfectly lined up. Let’s face it, though: Organising isn't always a fun or easy task. Fortunately, a Tasker can do it for you whenever you don't have enough time or energy. Once you post a task on our platform, you can choose the best organizer for your needs.