Professional Closet Organizers – What You Should Know

If your closets could qualify your home to be on the next episode of Clean House, then you may want to take a look at having professional closet organizers tackle the job of getting rid of the clutter and getting everything neat and organized. Here's a look at what you should know about a professional organizer.

It may seem like somewhat of a frivolous expense to spend on professional closet organizers, but the truth is this is one area of your home that most people dread and put off, but one in which can free up a lot of extra closet storage space.

OK, so you know you would like to have some help in organization…now what? It's time to look at hiring a professional organizer. Here are some major points to look for in hiring the right one.

First, how long have they been doing this? Ideally, you want to find someone who has some solid references that you can check on, and someone who has had the proper training. Yes, there is training that goes into becoming a professional. Ask if they are a member of the National Association Of Professional Organizers or NAPO for short.

Be sure to ask questions and relate your overall goals for what you want with your closet storage and shelf space. Get a feel for how well they respond and what they bring to the table so to speak. You'll get a good feeling for whether or not they are qualified for the task just from asking a few questions.

Costs can be a big issue, so be sure to know how much their services will run. You don't want any unpleasant surprises after the job is complete. Will they require you install any type of closet system or custom shelves? You could be looking at anything from a John Louis closet system to something along the lines of a Reach In Closet Organizer System Espresso.

How much of the work will they require you to do? Some professional closet organizers will only plan out the design and do consulting, leaving you to do the work yourself. Others will dig in and go through the clutter with you. Ask upfront what they will do.

What are the general costs for closet organization? You can expect to pay anywhere from around $50-$200 an hour. However, you will often find services that charge on a per job basis. They will actually come out to your home and give you a free quote and discuss the entire job with you.

Not every professional closet organizer is the same. The key to getting what you want is in talking to several different service providers. Use the tips listed here in asking the right questions. Take notes so that you can remember who you have talked to. Once you have several quotes you can then make your best decision. Getting your closets organized is not only possible; much can be much easier with the right help.