Organizing Services

Welcome

You’ve come to this site for a reason. Perhaps your home office is a disaster area, and you’ve misplaced bills or other important papers. Maybe your kids’ rooms are so full of toys that you can no longer walk. Maybe the last time you parked your car in the garage was in 1979. Perhaps you’ve given up hope of ever finding anything in your chaotic basement. And just thinking about tackling these jobs by yourself gives you major stress and concern. Well you’ve come to the right place!

We are trained and experienced hands-on organizers. Our highly talented organizers are ready, willing and able to tackle any size job, from routine to extreme, including garage organization, and hoarding assignments! In fact, the tougher the clutter challenge, the more excited we get when we see it disappear! We don't just organize it, we can also haul your unwanted items be they donation or trash away for you.

What is a Professional Organizer?
Professional Organizers develop customized solutions to help individuals and businesses regain control of their environments, time and lives.

What types of services do Professional Organizers offer?
Professional Organizers offer a variety of services for both individuals and businesses. Business services may include: developing paper management and workflow systems, office space planning, and electronic records management. Residential services may include: developing activity systems, clearing clutter, designing effective methods for storing personal items, and transitional services for merging two households or to facilitate downsizing.

GreenThumb offers

One on One or Team Approaches!
PRICING....$60 per hour for our lead organizer and $50 per hour for each additional organizer.

Initial Complimentary Phone Call:
During this call you'll respond to questions that will help us assess the needs of your project and to define how to best serve you. We'll discuss the areas to be organized and what the goals are. It is also a chance for you to get to know us and ask whatever questions you might have concerning GreenThumb Cleaning & Organizing!!

Hands-On Organizing:
A GreenThumb organizer will physically help you with your decluttering and organization, whether it is working side by side with you or independently. Working as a team with us will help make the experience of getting organized more enjoyable. GreenThumb's approach is based in sensitivity to your needs, discretion to maintain your privacy and respect for your possessions. Your outcome will be an organized and clutter free space. You'll receive guidance and motivation until your project is complete.

There is a Four hour minimum for hands-on appointments, so that we’ll have enough time to really get a project started/completed.

Maintenance:
GreenThumb offers a maintenance program especially for clients who want someone else to keep up with their organizing projects. We have a special rate for maintenance which is less than our normal fee

Supply Shopping:
Purchasing containers and other organizing supplies is the last step of the organizing process. Before purchasing supplies, we must first determine which items are most important to you, which you need easiest access to, and what can go. Once we've sorted and purged, we'll assign a space for each item. This is the point at which supplies or shelving should be purchased. We can either leave you with a supply shopping list or we're happy to do the shopping for you at our hourly rate.

Policies & Information:
Cancellation Policy - GreenThumb organizers are in high demand and we schedule their appointments a week or more in advance. Because of the irreplaceable time that is lost if there is a cancellation without adequate notice, in the event of failure to give at least 48 hours notice to reschedule an appointment or if you are not present when we arrive, there is a rescheduling/cancellation fee equal to two hours of organizing at our hourly rate

Notes:

• All packages of 6 hours or less are paid at the applicable hourly rate at the end of each visit either by cash or by check.

• If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service or performance, or if there is any damage to your property or possessions alleged to be caused by our organizer, please notify us at the earliest opportunity, at (704) 907-1777. All claims for damage must be made within 48 hours of discovery, and must be reported to the organizer if they are still present at the project location at the time of the damage. If liable for the damage, GreenThumb may either replace the item or pay its fair market value, at its discretion. Clients must complete a General Damage Claim Form prior to reimbursement.

• There is a 4 hour minimum with each visit.

• All gift certificates expire 12 months after purchase date.

• All pre-paid hours are non-refundable.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do you actually do the work?
Our first step is to carefully look at the project and develop a game plan with you. We discuss the immediate objectives, the ultimate goal, and what area(s) are most urgent. Then we devise a specific strategy for that day's work. Depending on your preference and the types of items we are dealing with, we can either work with you at our side, or we can do the majority of the work by ourselves. Utilizing certain organizational methods, we place the items in separate "keep," "donate," "sell," and "trash" categories. You will help us make the final decision as to what items stay in which categories.

We then put the "keep" items back in an orderly manner, many times utilizing organizational products. We may also set up filing or other systems. With regard to the "donate" items, we can offer to take these items down to the local Goodwill or other charity. For the items to be sold, we can help arrange for pickup from a local eBay store, or you can choose to sell them yourself. Finally, for the "trash" items (usually the largest pile of them all!), we will bag the items and prepare them for curbside pickup, or, for larger items that need to be hauled away. Last but not least, we spend time teaching you the skills on how to maintain the newly organized space. It is our mission to never have to come back and reorganize the same area again.

Q: How do I know how many hours I will need?
Estimating the time it will take to complete a project comes only with experience. Our organizers will be able to give you an estimate after seeing firsthand the types and amount of clutter, how quickly decisions are being made, and what types of systems or products need to be incorporated. What we recommend is that if you are getting a Personal Organizing package, unless it is an obviously small job.

Q: What about all the various products to help keep me organized?
There are literally thousands of different products available to help prevent the clutter from coming back. There are also many retail stores that sell organizing products like Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, Container Store, and Ikea, just to name a few. We also have an option whereby, after the first visit and seeing what is needed, your organizer can do personal shopping for you at the location of your choice (additional fees may apply).

Q: What if an organizer breaks something?
Our organizers are very careful with your possessions, but if an accident were to occur, GreenThumb Cleaning & Organizing is insured and bonded.

Q: I have a total disaster here. I'm embarrassed to have anyone see it. I bet it's worse than anything you've ever seen, right?
Wrong! Our organizers have seen it all. The greater the mess, the more fun we have seeing it disappear. We're immune to the sight of clutter!

Q: I am really not looking forward to doing this. Isn't this going to be tedious, boring drudgework?
Most likely, no. Our organizers are selected not only for their organizing skills, but their ability to make the process fun. You will be surprised how enjoyable it is as you start to witness the dramatic results of our service. Feelings of freedom, relief, excitement, and anticipation of a more simplified life are frequently experienced by our clients.

Q: This is pretty expensive. Is it worth it?
Our organizers work very hard and they possess a unique skill that the vast majority of people do not have. We believe there is no greater "bang for the buck" than you get with professional organizing. It's like building an addition to your home for a fraction of the price! In fact, some of our clients end up making money from our services, by eliminating the need for outside storage, finding things they thought were gone for good, taking a tax deduction for donated items, selling unneeded items via an eBay store, and experiencing much greater efficiency in their homes and offices.

Think about what your time is worth. Is it a productive use of your valuable leisure time to try to sort through years of accumulated clutter? Are you knowledgeable in how to devise systems to keep the area permanently clutter-free? Are you going to have the stamina and energy to finish the job? Doesn't it make more sense to have a trained expert complete the job you've been putting off in a fraction of the time?

Q: Do you have any references?
Of course! Please review our facebook page. We would be happy to put you in touch with any of these clients.

RESIDENTIAL ORGANIZING SERVICES

GreenThumb Professional Organizers provides Residential Organizing Services in the following areas:

De-Cluttering - We will help you de-clutter and organize specific areas in your home and develop a personalized plan to help you keep the area organized.

Home Organizing - We will help you organize your entire home and create customized systems to help you stay organized.

Closet Organizing - We will help you organize your closets so that you will be able to easily find the items that you are looking for and design a customized closet organization system that you will be able to maintain.

Kitchen Organizing - We will help you reduce the clutter in your kitchen and create storage solutions that are customized to the way you use your kitchen.

Garage Organizing - We will help you de-clutter and clean your garage; and create a customized space plan that is specific to how you would like to use the garage in the future and make it much easier for you to find what you need.

Attic & Basement Organizing -We will help you sort through the items in your attic and/or basement and design a customized storage plan for the space.

Garage Sale Organizing - We will help you sort through and organize your unwanted items in preparation of a garage sale to ensure the sale runs smoothly.

Moving & Relocation Services - We will help you make your move an easy and smooth transition. We will help you sort, organize and pack your items in preparation for the move, or we will help you unpack, sort and organize your items after a move.

Storage Space Organization - We will help you organize your personal storage space to assist you in creating an inventory list and item location map to make it easier for you to access your personal belongings.

Storage & Space Planning - We will help you develop a customized storage and space plan for any area within your home or a storage unit to help you ensure that your belongings are easily accessible after being moved to storage.

The Residential Organizing Process

A GreenThumb Organizer will meet with you at your home to assess the targeted space(s) to ensure that we fully understand how the space is used, by whom and how often.

The assessment process will allow us to determine how important each space is to you to help us in developing a plan of action to move forward with organizing the space(s).

After the organizing plan has been developed, reviewed by you and approved, we will then work side-by-side with you to de-clutter the space and help you make decisions about the most efficient ways to store, use, donate or dispose of the items in the space.

The end result will be a more peaceful and tranquil space for you to enjoy along with your family and friends.

SOHO ORGANIZING SERVICES

GreenThumb Professional Organizers provides SOHO (small office/home office) organizing services in the following areas:

Small Office/Home Office Organization - We will help you organize everything in your office so you will be able to keep it in working order. We will help you create a personalized office space that is conducive to how you work.

Filing Systems & Paper Management - We will help you design or refresh your filing systems and customize them to fit the needs of your business.

Office Space Planning - We will help you design a layout for your office that fits the way you work. We will help you choose customized storage solutions to maximize your space and ensure easy storage and retrieval of files.

Inventory Organizing Services - We will help you organize your inventory to ensure you are running a cost effective and efficient business. We will help you design an inventory control system that will help reduce waste and unnecessary spending.

The SOHO Organizing Process

A GreenThumb Organizer will meet with you at your home or office to assess the targeted space(s) to ensure that we fully understand how the space is used, by whom, and how often.

This process will allow us to determine how important each space is to the day-to-day operations of your business and will help us in developing a plan of action to move forward with organizing the space(s).

After the organizing plan has been developed, reviewed by you and approved, we will then work side-by-side with you to organize the space(s).

The end result will be a more structured and efficient work environment that will help you to increase your productivity, maintain control of your inventory, and improve your file management skills.

SMALL BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZING SERVICES

GreenThumb Professional Organizers provides Small Business and Non-Profit organizing services in the following areas:

Office Organizing Services –We will help you organize your offices, file rooms, supply rooms, break rooms and storage closets to encourage the greatest level of efficiency and productivity.

Filing Systems & Paper Management – We will help you design or refresh your filing systems and customize them to fit the needs of your business.

Office Space Planning – We will help you design a layout for your office that fits the way your business operates. We will help you choose customized storage solutions to maximize your space and ensure easy storage and retrieval of files.

Inventory Organizing Services – We will help you organize your inventory to ensure you are running a cost effective and efficient business. We will help you design an inventory control system that will help reduce waste and unnecessary spending.

Meeting & Event Planning –We will help your team plan meetings and events to ensure that they are run in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The Business Organizing Process

A GreenThumb Professional Organizer will meet with you at your office to assess the targeted space(s) to ensure that we fully understand how the space is used, by whom, and how often.

This process will allow us to determine how important each space is to the day-to-day operations of your business and will help us in developing a plan of action to move forward with organizing the space(s).

After the organizing plan has been developed, reviewed by you and approved, we will then work side-by-side with your team to organize the space(s).

The end result will be a more structured and efficient work environment that will help to improve staff productivity and your bottom line. We have earned the reputation as a hard-working company that combines quality performance with affordable low prices to meet your moving needs. We specialize in homes, and apartments and handle all your valuables with the utmost care. Packing/Unpacking- In addition to our other services, we offer home and business packing/unpacking services. There is a 4 hour minimum for this service and a surcharge for bringing out packing materials. Furthermore, you can purchase all of your packing materials directly from us. If you are moving and need help boxing everything,