Elle Orgnaizing FAQs
General Questions
What areas do you service?
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Spruce Grove. Areas outside will be subject to a travel fee.
What is your availability?
We typically book 2 weeks out, so contacting us the sooner the better is best.
How quickly can you start?
Contact us as soon as possible and we’ll see what we can do if you have a short timeline.
Can you work on weekends or during odd hours?
We typically do the work during the day on weekdays. Estate sale days can run on the weekend.
How long have you been offering organizing services?
I’ve been officially offering organizing services for 3 years, helping individuals and families create functional, organized spaces while providing compassionate support during transitions.
Do you offer packing materials or should we supply our own?
If you have your own packing supplies, great! If not, we can supply packing materials, no problem. The cost of these materials will be added to your invoice as an extra cost.
Will you take the unwanted items for disposal or donation?
Absolutely! We will take care of all unwanted items, whether for disposal or donation. You won’t have to worry about a thing – we’ll handle everything from start to finish.
Room Organization Services
How does the room organization process work?
Our room organization process starts with a consultation to understand your needs and goals.
We then assess the space, create a customized plan, and guide you through sorting and decluttering.
Next, we implement efficient storage solutions, optimize the layout, and add finishing touches for long-term maintainability.
Our goal is to transform your space into a functional, stress-free environment that’s easy to maintain.
Can I select which rooms to organize?
Yes, you can choose which rooms to organize, and we’ll tailor the process to meet your specific needs and priorities.
Will you help in selling stuff that we don't need?
Yes! Elle Organizing will handle the entire selling process for you—we’ll list items online, manage negotiations, handle payments, and coordinate pick-ups if needed.
We’ve all been in the situation where a price is agreed upon at $100, but the buyer shows up with $20 and asks if you’ll accept it.
We take care of those tricky negotiations so you don’t have to. Plus, we’ll provide you with a clear plan and keep you updated weekly on the progress.
Are there specific rooms you specialize in organizing?
We specialize in organizing pantries, closets, and basements, as these are the spaces we work on most often. However, our process is adaptable to any area in your home, whether it’s an office, garage, or an entire household.
No matter the space, we create customized systems to make it functional and easy to maintain
How long does it take to organize a room?
The time it takes to organize a room depends on the amount of stuff in it.
As a general guideline, a pantry typically takes around 5 hours, a basement about 8 hours, and preparing a home for photos takes approximately 18 hours.
For a full-home organization, we estimate around 72 hours. However, every space is unique, and we tailor our approach to fit your specific needs.
How does the labeling process work?
The labeling process involves categorizing items by type (e.g., type of food in pantries, or type of household item in a storage room) and clearly marking containers with these labels.
This makes it much easier to find things and helps to know exactly where everything goes when it’s time to put it away.
Moving Services
What moving services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive moving services to make your transition as smooth as possible. This includes decluttering before packing, selling unwanted items, and carefully packing your belongings.
We also coordinate movers, arrange for a move-out clean, and if you need us, we can be present on move-in day to unpack essential rooms—so you can comfortably settle into your new home that very first night.
What is the process of decluttering before moving?
Our decluttering process before moving is hands-on and personalized. Together, we go through each item to determine whether it will serve you in your new home.
We create separate piles for donation, selling, and disposal, ensuring everything is handled efficiently. If you’re unsure about certain items, we provide strategies to help you make confident decisions, making your move lighter and more intentional.
Can you help me organize my move as well?
We can help organize your move by coordinating and booking the movers, move-out cleaners, donation pick-ups, and junk removal, all in preparation to hand over the keys to the realtor before possession day.
We’ll ensure everything is smoothly organized and ready for the new owners. We will take care of all the details.
How does the labeling process work?
The labeling process involves categorizing items by room or type (e.g., kitchen, bedroom, fragile) and clearly marking boxes with these labels. This makes packing and unpacking much easier and helps movers know exactly where everything goes.
Will you help in selling stuff that we don't need?
Yes! Elle Organizing will handle the entire selling process for you—we’ll list items online, manage negotiations, handle payments, and coordinate pick-ups if needed. We’ve all been in the situation where a price is agreed upon at $100, but the buyer shows up with $20 and asks if you’ll accept it.
We take care of those tricky negotiations so you don’t have to. Plus, we’ll provide you with a clear plan and keep you updated weekly on the progress.
Estate Services
What does your estate services include?
We offer compassionate support throughout the process to make the transition as smooth as possible. Our estate services include organizing, sorting, and decluttering personal belongings, coordinating donation pick-ups, arranging junk removal, managing the packing and relocation of items, and providing professional move-out cleaning.
The end goal is to clear out the home, getting the items into the right hands, ensuring it’s ready for possession and handed over in pristine condition.
How do you help manage a loved one's belongings during estate clearances?
During estate clearances, we work closely with the client and/or family to manage a loved one’s belongings with the respect they deserve.
We carefully sort items, identifying what can be kept, donated, or discarded, while ensuring sentimental or valuable items are handled with care. We also have strategies to help preserve memories without keeping the physical item, such as creating digital keepsakes.
Throughout the process, we offer compassionate support to make the transition as respectful and smooth as possible.
How can you help me organize my parents' estate from afar?
As long as your parents’ estate is in the Edmonton and surrounding areas, yes, we can help you organize if you are afar!
I’ll also provide regular updates and guide you through the entire process, making sure their belongings are organized and preserved according to your wishes. If it is Elle Organizing that is afar, then the answer is no.
Will you help in selling items from the estate?
Yes! Elle Organizing will handle the entire selling process for you—we’ll list items online, manage negotiations, handle payments, and coordinate pick-ups. We will have in-person estate sale days, similar to a garage sale.
We’ll provide you with a clear plan and keep you updated weekly on the progress. Whether your parent still lives in the home or has relocated already, we will adapt our strategy to suit your needs.
