FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The two words we hear most frequently from clients: “I’m overwhelmed.” Not only isn’t this surprising; it’s 100% normal. We attach meaning and emotions to our belongings and our spaces. Working with a neutral party accomplishes two things:
We bring a level of objectivity that can support you in separating emotions from things.
Having someone assist with these decisions provides energy and motivation. With a helping hand, we find clients are actually excited to master their project.
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The purpose of Camp Tidy is to arrange your home in a way that enhances your sense of well-being. We achieve this by organizing your belongings aesthetically while maximizing functionality and ease.
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We are pleased to serve the San Francisco Bay Area and will travel almost anywhere for projects if budgets allow! For projects further afield in Sonoma County and East and South Bays, we charge for travel time and expenses.
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We typically work in 4- to 6-hour blocks from Monday to Friday. Please contact us if you have special requests for early evenings or weekends.
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Tidying can be mentally taxing, so the most important factor is your focus. Remember that time spent with Camp Tidy is an investment in yourself!
During our introductory call, we will discuss strategies that are working well for you and your challenges with organization. Based upon our call, we develop a plan to best manage our time together. Typically, clients are present during our sessions; however, client preferences and needs will determine whether we work together or independently.
It's courteous to make prior necessary prior arrangements (such as securing a sitter and rescheduling activities and responsibilities) to limit interruptions during organizing sessions, and to be prepared to work for the entire duration of the session. -
If you need to cancel a session, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice will incur a charge.
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Our service fees are typically billed hourly, and we have a minimum of 4 hours per project. For closet design or full home organization projects, we may bill on a project basis. We begin projects with a consultation to provide an estimate of the number of hours we will need. All products and materials sourced for your project are charged at market rates.