Do you provide decluttering services?

Sure! We love to help people clear the clutter that is holding them back. It can be so hard to let go of things, and this is why we are happy to work alongside you to help the process move forward in a functional and fun way. These sorts of things can take as little or as long as you want them to.

I want a Pinterest worthy, professionally organised pantry – Can you do this?

Sure, we love pantry organisation. This sort of project can take a bit of investment though, it takes time to sort, declutter and clean the space. Then we add the pantry containers, baskets, and labels + make it look beautiful. If you want this done in one visit – no stress, we can pre-shop for you so long as we have the correct measurements. *shopping time may have to be charged for some pantries* but we will talk all about that before you book.

Is it possible to have one of those Home Edit style pantries? 

Yes, it’s possible to achieve this, our professional organisers can come and provide a sorting, styling and decluttering service – but it’s up to the client to keep it that way. Unless, you want to also book maintenance follow-ups, which is totally fine!  It’s also important to note how many organisers, handypeople and cleaners The Home Edit uses to complete their projects. We generally work with two to three organisers at a time – so please keep that in mind when managing expectations. In saying that, Finding Organisation prides itself on getting the best outcomes possible in the time we have.

Do you provide the pantry, wardrobe and garage organisation products? 

Some of our clients want to use their own storage, others want us to shop for them – we understand that budget affects your decisions and are happy to work within those confines. But if that’s what you want – we can provide all of your pantry organising baskets and labels, wardrobe organising stock and storage boxes – and we can invoice you for the product. For most projects, we don’t charge for shopping time but a 30% surcharge is added to the cost of the product.

When I book a decluttering service, where does everything go? 

Great question! The short answer is’ nowhere without your permission. But the long answer is – we encourage our clients to donate most things. For good quality, lightly used items – charity stores. For clothing that is stained or old – rag producers. Old bedding and towels – vets or dog pounds. Books are placed in Little Free Libraries around the Peninsula. We may have you book a curbside collection or skip bin if it’s a big job; that way, it can be all hauled out during the decluttering visit. Sometimes our clients want us to help them sell items – and we are happy to oblige but don’t encourage it if the goal is to declutter. The one thing we never do is sell removed items for our own profit. For donations, our organisers can remove one box or garbage bag per visit included in the cost – additional boxes and bags are charged at $12 each. We have a van at all sessions and are happy to fill it!

Do you organise kids’ bedrooms? 
Kids bedrooms, playrooms, garden toys? No problem. All of our employees are parents who understand the toy-challenge. Our owner has a background in Montessori education so we’re more than familiar with the needs and wants of children’s spaces. Montessori believes in a ‘prepared environment’ that empowers kids to manage and take control of their own spaces and belongings. Just quietly, we also use these techniques to help adults with their spaces too.