How much does a professional home organizer cost in Los Angeles? (2026)
I charge $95 an hour, with a 4-hour minimum, from $380. Typical hours and prices for closets, kitchens, garages and moves.
Planning
I charge $95 an hour, with a 4-hour minimum, so a visit starts at $380. Most of my projects take 5 to 6 hours, which is $475 to $570.
How I price my work
Every service is $95 an hour: closets, home organizing, packing and Maintenance visits. No packages, no hidden fees.
Minimum: 4 hours, which is $380. For locations farther away the minimum is 6 hours, which is $570.
Extra time: after your booked hours, I add time in 30-minute steps ($47.50 each), only if you agree.
Included: a free first conversation and estimate from your photos, travel and parking, and a free donation drop-off of one carload.
Not included: hauling trash away.
No shopping first: please don't buy containers before I come. I work with what you already have, and if something is missing, I send you links.
How long each space takes, and what it costs
Every home is different, so these are typical ranges from my own projects.
Space | Typical time | Cost at $95 an hour |
|---|---|---|
Closet (not walk-in) | 2 to 4 hours | $380 (4-hour minimum) |
Walk-in closet | 6 to 8+ hours | from $570 |
Kitchen | 4 to 8 hours | $380 to $760 |
Pantry | 2 to 4 hours | $380 (4-hour minimum) |
Bathroom | 2 to 4 hours | $380 (4-hour minimum) |
Kids' room or playroom | 2 to 4 hours | $380 (4-hour minimum) |
Garage | 6 to 8 hours | $570 to $760 |
Packing for a move | 6 to 24 hours | $570 to $2,280 |
Maintenance visit | about 4 hours | $380 |
A dresser takes 1 to 2 hours on its own, so I add it to another zone in the same visit. Walk-in closets can be very large with a huge number of items, which is why I say 6 to 8 hours or more. Packing a whole house usually takes about 2 days. The biggest home I have packed took five days of 7 to 8 hours.
What changes the time is the number of things and how mixed up they are. A home with some order goes faster, even with a lot of items. If we declutter, we start there, so I can see everything that stays before I sort it. Long decisions about each item slow things down.
Does hourly pricing mean slower work?
It is a fair question: if you pay by the hour, what stops the work from taking longer? I work the other way around: my goal is a finished system, so I work fast. Before we start, I give you an estimate range. Usually after a couple of hours I can see whether the planned time is enough. If it isn't, I tell you right away, and we add time only if you agree. If you prefer to stay within the booked hours, I stop there and leave the space as it is, because I charge for my time, not for a guaranteed finished space. And if I finish before the minimum, I use the remaining time on another zone of your choice.
Where the 4-hour and 6-hour minimums apply
4-hour minimum, from $380: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Venice, Downtown LA, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Clarita.
6-hour minimum, from $570: Manhattan Beach and the rest of the South Bay, Long Beach, Orange County (including Laguna Beach), Santa Barbara, Ojai and farther.
Not sure which one applies to you? Send me your ZIP code and I will tell you.
How booking works
Pick a date and time on the site.
Send your ZIP code and a short description of the project. Photos help.
Within 2 hours (9 am to 9 pm) you get my confirmation.
Pay a 30% deposit and the date is yours. The deposit is deducted from your final total, whether the project ends up bigger or smaller than estimated. You can cancel for free up to 48 hours before, and the refund goes back to the same payment method.
I arrive at the time we agreed.
If you are a new client, please be home when I start so we can talk through the project. After that you don't need to stay, because I work independently. It is best to be back at the end to see the result. If you can't, I can show it to you by photo, and I am happy to come back to adjust anything.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professional organizer charge per hour in Los Angeles?
My rate is $95 an hour for every service. With the 4-hour minimum, the smallest visit is $380.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Yes. The minimum is 4 hours, from $380. For locations farther out, such as the South Bay, Orange County or Santa Barbara, it is 6 hours, from $570.
Do I need to buy containers or bins before you come?
No. We work with what you already have. If something is missing, I give you a recommendation with links, and I come back to finish the setup.
Are there extra fees for travel, parking or donations?
No. Travel, parking and a donation drop-off of one carload are all included in the hourly rate. I don't haul trash away.
Do I need to be home during the session?
New clients, please be home at the start so we can talk through the project. After that you don't need to stay, because I work independently. It is best to be back at the end to see the result.
Is hiring a professional organizer worth it?
Yes. Organizing saves money, time and mental energy for things that matter more. Many people lose things, can't see what they have and buy duplicates, and that costs money. When everything is in its place, you stop making dozens of small decisions while you look for something, and every morning everything is within reach. I see it as an investment in your well-being.
Ready for more air?
Tell me about your space. Pick a date and send your request, and I will answer within 2 hours, 9 am to 9 pm.
Irina Khrul, Just So Organizing
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