At Professional Organizers Baton Rouge, one of the most common questions we get is, “How much do unpacking and organizing services cost?”
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or recently finished a renovation, unpacking can feel overwhelming. Many people simply want help getting everything out of boxes, putting items away, and creating organized systems so they can start enjoying their home.
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Organizer to Unpack & Organize
| Benefits | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Save Time | Most clients are able to settle into their home much faster than if they unpacked on their own. |
| Reduce Stress | Skip weeks of living among boxes and enjoy a functional home sooner. |
| Everything Has a Place | We organize your belongings so they’re easy to find when you need them. |
| Start Fresh | Your new home begins organized instead of becoming cluttered from day one. |
| Less Physical Work | No spending nights and weekends unpacking after a long move. |
| Customized Systems | Every room is organized around how you and your family actually live. |
| Box & Packing Material Cleanup | We break down boxes and tidy up packing materials as we work. |
| Professional Guidance | We can recommend storage solutions without you wasting money on products that don’t fit your space. |
| Flexible Service | You can work alongside us or leave us to handle everything while you’re busy. |
| Move In Faster | Your kitchen, closets, bathrooms, and bedrooms become usable much sooner. |
So, What’s the Cost?
The truth is, the cost depends on how much help you want and what budget you’d like to stay within. Every project is different. Some clients only want help unpacking a kitchen or closet, while others want assistance unpacking and organizing their entire home.
Our unpacking and organizing services typically start around $825, and the majority of our clients invest between $825 and $4,500, depending on the size and scope of their project.
Many clients ask, “If I want to stay around $1,000, what can you get done?”
The way we answer that is simple. We have you send us photos of the areas you’d like help with, whether that’s a kitchen, closet, bedroom, pantry, office, or another space. Once we see the project, we can recommend what we believe can realistically be accomplished within the budget you’d like to stay within.
The amount we’re able to complete depends on several factors, including:
- How many boxes need to be unpacked
- What types of items are inside the boxes
- Whether there are fragile items that require extra care
- How organized the boxes were when they were packed
- The size of the space
- Whether the moving company placed boxes in the correct rooms or if we need to locate boxes throughout the house
- Whether we’re simply unpacking or also organizing and creating new systems
For example, a kitchen can vary significantly from one home to another. Some kitchens have only a few boxes, while others have dozens. As a general guideline, most kitchens typically fall between $825 and $1,500 to unpack and organize.
Closets can vary even more. A large walk-in closet that’s the size of a bedroom will naturally take longer than a standard reach-in closet. Depending on the amount of clothing, accessories, folding, drawer organization, and overall setup, many larger closet projects typically range from $825 to $2,500.
Every home is different, which is why we don’t believe in giving one-size-fits-all estimates. Instead, we look at your specific project and provide a recommendation based on your goals and your budget.
What’s Included in Our Unpacking & Organizing Services
| Service | What’s Included |
|---|---|
| 📦 Unpacking Boxes | We carefully unpack your belongings room by room so you don’t have to live out of boxes for weeks. |
| 🏡 Putting Everything Away | We organize your belongings into cabinets, drawers, closets, and storage spaces in a way that makes sense for your daily routine. |
| 🗂️ Customized Organization | We create simple, easy-to-maintain systems that fit your home and lifestyle. |
| 👕 Closet Organization | Clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens are organized neatly and efficiently. |
| 🍽️ Kitchen & Pantry Setup | We organize dishes, cookware, food, and pantry items so your kitchen is functional from day one. |
| 📚 Home Organization | Bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, playrooms, offices, and other living spaces are unpacked and organized. |
| 📦 Box Breakdown | Empty moving boxes are broken down as we work to reduce clutter. |
| 🗑️ Packing Material Cleanup | We collect packing paper, plastic wrap, tape, and other packing debris throughout the project. |
| 💡 Product Recommendations | If additional organizers or storage products would improve your space, we’ll recommend options that fit your home. |
| ✅ Final Walkthrough | Before we leave, we’ll make sure everything is organized and you’re happy with your new space. |
See Real Unpacking & Organizing Projects
Kitchen Unpacking & Organizing Project
Closet Unpacking & Organizing Project
Kitchen Unpacking & Organizing Project
Closet Room Unpacking & Organizing Project
Nursery Unpacking & Organizing Project
Areas of the Home We Unpack & Organize
- closets
- kitchens & pantries
- garages
- bedrooms
- home offices
- laundry rooms
- playrooms
- bathrooms
- and more!
FAQ
How long does it take to unpack and organize a room?
How long it takes to unpack and organize a room really just depends on the size of the room, how much needs to be unpacked and organized, and what exactly is in the boxes. For example, unpacking fragile kitchen items typically takes longer than unpacking clothing or toys.
It also depends on how the items were originally packed. Were they packed neatly and organized by room, making unpacking easier? Or were miscellaneous items from different rooms packed together, requiring us to sort everything before putting it away?
Typically, most individual rooms can be unpacked and organized in one to two sessions with either one or multiple organizers, but it ultimately depends on these factors. Once we see photos of the room or space you’d like help with, we’ll be able to give you a much better idea of how long your project will take.
Time Estimates By Room (General Estimates)
| Area | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | 4-8+ hours |
| Primary Bedroom | 2-5 hours |
| Walk-in Closet | 2-6 hours |
| Bathroom | 1-2 hours |
| Pantry | 1-3 hours |
| Laundry Room | 1-2 hours |
| Living Room | 2-4 hours |
| Home Office | 2-6 hours |
| Garage | 4-10+ hours |
Which area of the home is the most expensive to unpack and organize?
This is different for every home because it depends on how many belongings you have and what exactly needs to be unpacked. However, in general, the areas that typically cost the most are closets, kitchens, and garages.
These spaces usually hold the largest number of items. Kitchens often take longer because of fragile dishes, glassware, and other breakable items. Closets can take more time if clothing needs to be folded, hung, or drawers need to be organized. Garages also tend to hold a large volume of belongings, which naturally takes longer to unpack and organize.
Do I need to be involved in the unpacking & organizing process?
No. Typically, we handle everything for our clients. Before we get started, we’ll ask if you have any specific preferences or requests for where you’d like certain items to go. From there, we’ll take care of the unpacking and organizing so you can relax and come home to a space that’s unpacked, organized, and ready to enjoy.
Can you help me declutter as you unpack my belongings?
Yes, absolutely. Many of our clients want help decluttering before we start unpacking and organizing their belongings.
We can help you go through your boxes and decide what you’d like to keep, donate, or throw away before putting everything away. We can also assist with taking donation items to local donation centers in the Baton Rouge area, making the entire unpacking process easier and helping you avoid unpacking things you no longer want or need.
Learn more about our decluttering services.
Get a Quote
If you’re looking for professional unpacking and organizing services in Baton Rouge, we’d love to help.
To contact us, you can call us at (225) 963-6775 or fill out an online form.
Send us a few photos of the spaces you’d like help with, and we’ll recommend the best option for your project and the budget you’d like to stay within.