FAQs - The Chicago Organizer

Q: How far out are you scheduling your clients?

We typically schedule about one week out, but sometimes we can get you scheduled within the week. The longer the lead time, the more likely we can accommodate your day and time requests.

Q: Do You Bring a Team to My House?

If the project warrants a team effort, we can do that! If you have a quick deadline for project completion or you have minimal availability to work with us, a team effort is our best bet.

Q: Do You Work Hands-On With Your Clients?

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Q: Do I Need to Clean Up Before You Arrive?

Definitely not. We prefer to see how your place is in its natural state.

Q: Do I Need to Buy Anything Before You Arrive?

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Q: Do I Need to Work with You to Get Organized?

You will get the best results and be most satisfied if you are heavily involved. That being said, there are sometimes parts of a project that we can work on without the person who owns the items. We can often sort things and then have our clients look through the categories to make decisions. Given a little initial direction, we can unpack and organize with little ongoing input from the client. Once there is a plan for how the room will be organized, we can make that happen and may not need more input from you.

Q: How Much Does it Cost to Organize a Room?

It depends upon what your goals are, the depth and breadth of the project, and the items in the room. Once we have assessed your project, we can estimate how many hours it will take and the cost.

Q: How Long Does It Take to Organize a Room?

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I reached out for help sorting, donating, and organizing our kids’ toys (we have a two year old and a five year old) stored throughout the first floor of our house, and Jamie responded right away and fit us in that same week. We ended up being able to clear all of the toys out of our living room—which I never imagined possible—based on Jamie’s effective new organization system, which system has also made it significantly easier for our kids to access and to put away the toys that they use most. Jamie not only helped us sort and pare down the toys we keep on the first floor, but helped us to implement a very practical and maintainable toy organization and storage solution to set us up for future success.
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Lauren N.
6/18/2026
Jamie and her team are amazing. They walked into my home full of overwhelming boxes and left me unpacked and ready to continue their level of organization. I wish I could have hired them for the week! Would strongly recommend. Personable, reasonable, good people.
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Taylor R.
5/14/2026
Super easy and quick consultation with Jamie, she made the perfect recommendations for containers and preparation. Chelsie came to our apartment and turned our tiny studio apartment into a neat and spacious home.
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Gloria K.
3/27/2026
Thank you so much for your help decluttering, unpacking, and proving organizing advice and solutions! The effect my home has had on my life is noticeable every day!
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Mari N.
1/25/2026
Excellent with organizing my place after I moved in. They did such an amazing job just making it bearable moving solo. Every cabinet had post its in the kitchen letting me know where everything was even though it was super logically laid out. Can’t recommend them enough.
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Spencer B.
12/09/2025

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