Just A Day LA
$60/hour
5 hour minimum
Responds in about 5 min
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About
Hi, I’m Marissa and this is my company Just A Day LA! I have been working as a professional home organizer and (un)packing for almost 8 years helping individuals and families create calm and order in their everyday lives. Whether it’s decluttering, organizing, creating functional systems or packing and unpacking your home I’m here to help you manage your space and time in a way that works best for you. No project is ever too big! I truly enjoy making peoples life feel lighter, simpler, and more organized and sometimes all that takes is Just A Day.
Need more people on a project? I’ve got assistants who are equally hardworking and dependable, and they’re ready to step in.
*Kindly note - we get charged $25-40 for every inquiry whether you book us or not, I would greatly appreciate if you take a moment to review the services I provide. Thank you in advance!**
Rate:
Marissa Albano - Owner and Founder
- $65/hour - $390 minimum per day
Assistant & Team Members Rate:
- $60/hour - $300 minimum per day
- Includes one free SUV load of unwanted items removed per booking + donation receipts
Home Services We Provide:
- Decluttering Services
- Closet Organization
- Kitchen Organization
- Home Office Organization
- Kids Playroom Organization
- Garage & Storage Organization
- Pantry & Linen Closet Organization
- Pre-Move Preparation & Packing Support (no heavy lifting, we are not movers)
- Unpacking & Organizing Support
- Room Makeovers
- Build systems that simplify daily life
- Personal Assistant Services:
- Errand Running & Shopping
- Travel Planning
- Task Management & Scheduling
- Gift Wrapping & Event Planning
- Home & Office Maintenance Coordination
- Pet Care Assistance
I look forward to working with you!
Overview
Hired 19 times
Serves Encino, CA
Background checked
4 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Type of home organizing service
Areas needing organization
Closets
Bedrooms
Kitchen
In-home office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Kinsey A.
Aug 30, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough about how amazing Marissa was! Even though she was fully booked this weekend, she still went out of her way to help me and arrived at my house very early in the morning, right on the dot, so I wouldn’t be left hanging. From the moment she arrived, she brought such a calm, positive energy into my home. She is incredibly quick, organized, and efficient — she had my entire house packed up in less than three hours, and did it with such care and precision.
Beyond her skills, Marissa is such a genuine and down-to-earth person, the kind of spirit you feel blessed to cross paths with. She turned what could have been a stressful day into something smooth, easy, and even uplifting. I am so grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, skilled, and full of heart. She truly deserves all the recognition and success coming her way!
Details: Packing • 2 rooms • Packing supplies
Packing and Unpacking
Jaspreet P.
Jul 30, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
I honestly don’t even know where to begin. I had to coordinate an entire move by myself while juggling work and caring for my very ill wife — it felt impossible. I hired Melissa and her team for packing and unpacking help, and I can say with complete confidence that they were the best decision I made during this entire process.
From the first phone call, Melissa was kind, professional, and reassuring. On moving day, she and her crew showed up early, ready to go, and handled everything with such care and attention to detail — it was like having close friends helping, not strangers. What really stood out, though, was Melissa’s thoughtfulness. While I was buried in Zoom calls and trying to stay on top of work, she actually texted to ask if she could grab me lunch because she knew I hadn’t eaten. Who does that? No vendor goes out of their way like that. That’s just the kind of person she is — she doesn’t just care about the job, she genuinely cares about you.
When my wife came home after the move, she walked into a fully unpacked, organized, and welcoming home. It brought her to tears. I can’t thank Melissa and her team enough. If you’re looking for help with your move and want a company that brings heart and hustle, look no further.
Details: Packing and unpacking • 4 rooms • Packing supplies
Packing and Unpacking
Stefanie G.
Jan 14, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
Marissa was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she go out and purchase my organizing supplies and took care of any returns she didn’t use. She created a system in my kitchen that my family loves and is functional. Can’t wait to work with her again!
Details: Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Kitchen • In-home office • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Home Organizing
Lisa L.
Dec 24, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
My office closet and storage unit were severely overdue for a clean-up and it got to the point where everything had to come out and I knew I needed help. I seriously could never have done this without the dedicated, meticulous work of Marissa with @justadayla. There was nothing she wasn’t equipped for, and no task too daunting. If you need help with any organizing endeavor, hire this team! Marissa was communicative and responsive in all our correspondence, extremely punctual, and efficient with the time and energy she dedicated to my job. Her knowledge and familiarity with organizational resources, and understanding of how best to utilize any given space contribute to the level of expertise she brought to the project. I would 100% hire Marissa again, and I’d strongly recommend others do as well.
Details: Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Paper management • Closets • In-home office • Storage area • Less than 500 sq ft • Moderately organized
Home Organizing
Jimmy P.
Dec 8, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Marissa did an excellent job decluttering my garage and organizing it. I can park my car in my garage now too. Highly recommend her.
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Garage • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Unorganized
Home Organizing
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Marissa Albano-Hatfield