Top questions to ask before hiring a home organizer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Hilo Home Organizers

Will Home Organization Services work in Hilo require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re home organizer job is in Hilo or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring home organizers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the home organizer performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the home organization services folks that everything is in order.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Organizer projects in Hilo?

Every project differs, but you should ask any home organizer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home organization services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home organizers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home organizer project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home organizer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

What should I check for once my Home Organizer in Hilo has finished working?

Every home organization services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any home organization services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with home organization services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the home organizer to describe what they did. Whether your home organization services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your home organization services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the home organizer do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

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Bathrooms to clean
2
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Interior Cleaning
Start Date
I'm flexible
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
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Property type
Multi-story home
Bathrooms to clean
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Home size in sq ft
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