FAQs
Here is a list of questions that are most frequently asked.
General
Yes, I offer gift vouchers for those looking to give the gift of organisation. It’s a thoughtful gesture that can make a big difference in someone’s life, without adding any clutter!
My pricing is simple, clear and competitive. You can view my pricing for all of my services on the Pricing page.
Decluttering
This is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on several factors including the size of the space, the volume of items and the speed at which you can make decisions.
What’s important is that we progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Organising
Once decluttered, it’s time to consider how belongings are best stored to make daily life as stress-free as possible. Organising by category makes storage and retrieval much easier, and making good use of space may involve rearranging furniture and introducing rails, shelving or hooks. It may also be necessary to introduce new storage.
This is always the first step, unless a thorough declutter has already been done. There is no point in spending time and energy organising things you don’t want or need! If decluttering is required, we’ll sort through your belongings together, making decisions on what to keep and what to let go.
Decluttering and organising are terms that are often used interchangeably, which can cause confusion! Professional organisers focus on the process of creating a more organised home life that can be maintained long-term. A Declutterer may just focus on reducing belongings.
I can help organise any area within the home, plus outdoor spaces such as garages and sheds. Recent creative projects have included transforming former ‘junk room’ into an art studio, making a home office from an under the stairs cupboard and creating a drinks bar in a summerhouse. I’m very adaptable!
This depends on your preference. One approach is to organise seasonally, and in the UK, two seasons work well – warm and cool. Clients are often surprised by the number of clothes they own, and the number they no longer wear. We will take stock of them all so that you can see just how many pairs of black leggings you really have (the record is 55!). How best to organise clothes that take prime position depends very much on your lifestyle…the system must suit you and your needs.
This depends on the size of your space and what you want to achieve. During initial contact, we’ll discuss timelines and develop a plan that suits your schedule and preferences.
No. Before you spend money on storage, we need decide on what you are keeping and plan where it will be stored, then we can identify what storage is required. I cannot emphasise how important it is to declutter first – otherwise you will just be spending time and energy on storing items that you no longer want or need! It’s often the case that we can reuse containers that you already have. If you do need to buy storage, I can give recommendations for this.
Many of my clients do! Yes, there are specific conditions that make staying organised more difficult, but I know from many years of working with neurodivergent clients that success is always possible. The key is to find the ‘magic sauce’, the strategies that work for the individual client…there’s no ‘one size fits all’ with me!
Yes definitely, but please ensure in advance that they are happy to proceed.
You can also purchase A Neater Life Gift Vouchers; a thoughtful, practical and sustainable gift available for both in-home and online support.
I offer virtual organising through Simply Declutter my online decluttering programme and Organising Power Hour. Whether you’re located in Norfolk or elsewhere, we’ll meet remotely to achieve success with your organising goals.
Moving Home / Downsizing
The whole moving process, or just a part of it!
For example:
- Home Staging – so that your home is more appealing to buyers, sells quickly and achieves the best price
- Liaising with estate agents and solicitors on your behalf
- Arranging removal surveys
- Sorting and decluttering prior to moving
- Arranging sale, donation, disposal or recycling of unwanted items
- Assist with change of address and utility notifications
- Organising move day
- Taking final meter readings/dropping off keys
- Unpacking post move and helping you settle into your new home
Moving from a long-term family home can feel particularly daunting.
Where do I start? What should I take with me? How do I know it will fit? This is where I can help. I have lengthy experience of helping people downsize and successfully navigate this new phase of their lives.
It’s often a family member that initially contacts me on behalf of their loved one when a downsize is required. When families live at a distance or have other commitments, I can provide practical and emotional support, and liaise with family members as needed.
Prices are for either 3 or 6 hour blocks of time, which can include supporting in your existing home or new home, or admin work from my office, e.g. booking removals, liaising with estate agents, etc. You can view my prices here.
This is becoming more popular in the UK and for good reason! Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and potentially the most lucrative.
Home Staging is the process of preparing a home for sale by highlighting its best features and making it as appealing as possible to the widest number of potential buyers. In other words, making it stand out from the crowd.
- Appraisal of the whole property, including outdoor areas using a ‘buyers eye’
- Discussion of the budget available – whether large or small
- Marketing advice to improve saleability
- Advice on colour schemes, if required
- Advice on storage and furniture, if required
The price is £245 for a home visit (up to 3 hours), and includes a brief report with a summary of recommendations.
I recommend a free consultation by phone or Zoom, to gain an understanding of where you are in the moving process and the type of support you need. Once I have this information and if you are happy to proceed, we can get started!