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Russ Basement & Garage Organizing

$60/hour
5 hour minimum


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Type of home organizing service

Responds in about 28 min


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Full Home Organizing • Basement & Garage Organizing • Decluttering • Functional Storage If your home, basement, or garage feels overwhelming or no longer works for your daily life, we help you reset it completely and create simple, functional systems that actually last. We specialize in home organizing, decluttering, and space transformation, not just making things look neat, but building practical systems you can maintain long-term. We work with: • Basements • Garages • Closets & bedrooms • Full-home organizing projects We also assist with: • Storage setup & organization systems • Shelving & light assembly • Space planning for better functionality Depending on your project, work can be done by one organizer or a team of two for faster and more efficient results. ⚠️ Important: We specialize in organizing and decluttering. We do NOT provide junk removal or standard cleaning services. Minimum project time: 5 hours Feel free to send photos of your space, we’ll guide you on the best next steps. Rates: • Solo organizing (1 organizer): $60/hour • Team projects (2 organizers): $105/hour
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Hired 4 times

2 similar jobs done near you

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Services offered

Type of home organizing service

Space planning

Storage advice

Removal of unwanted items

Paper management

Areas needing organization

Garage

Storage area

Basement

Other home areas

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Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Daniel K.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Russ did a fantastic job organizing my storage closet. Before, it was completely cluttered and hard to find anything. He sorted all the tools and items into clear categories and made everything easy to access. Now I actually have extra space and can quickly find what I need without digging through piles. The whole area looks clean, functional, and much more organized. He is very professional, efficient, and pays attention to details. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs help with organizing

Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Garage • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized

Russ Basement & Garage Organizing's reply
Thank you so much, Daniel! I really appreciate your feedback. I’m glad you’re happy with the results and that the space is now easy to use and organized. It was a pleasure working with you!
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Julian z.

4 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Russ did an amazing job. I had to clean and organize my whole garage, but timing and a shoulder injury prevented me to do so. Russ’s work was incredible. He cleaned and organized everything, even assembling a shelving unit for me. I am beyond happy. He went above and beyond. 5 Stars!!

Details: Space planning • Garage • Very unorganized

Russ Basement & Garage Organizing's reply
Thank you so much, Julian! I truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure helping you get everything organized, and I’m really glad you’re happy with the results. Wishing you all the best!
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Laura H.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Russ helped me pack up my closets for flooring work in my apartment. He jumped right in to get the job done in an organized and thoughtful manner. Will hire Russ again for future projects.

Details: Moving preparation • Closets • Less than 500 sq ft • Moderately organized

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Rebecca K.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Our basement had become completely unmanageable — I couldn’t even walk through it. While searching for someone to help, I came across Russ. When I saw that he specializes in basements and garages, I knew immediately he was the right person to take this on. His reasonable rates and glowing reviews sealed it. We’re a very typical New York story — we moved from a city apartment into a larger house in Brooklyn with a basement, and along with that came three storage spaces worth of things: sports equipment, file cabinets, office supplies… everything. What felt like a luxury quickly became a dumping ground. It got to the point where I couldn’t even walk through it — piles everywhere. Then we had a flood, which only made things worse — stacks of items lifted and teetering, but still no real system or order. I run my own business and truly have no time for something like this, but it became a daily mental burden — always thinking “I’ll get to it,” when in reality it would have taken weeks, if not months. From the moment Russ walked in, I knew we were in good hands. Before getting started, he stood in the space for a solid 10 minutes taking it all in — you could literally see him mapping out the plan in his head. Then he got to work. He is one of the fastest, most efficient, and most professional people I’ve ever hired. What I thought would take a week took him just two days — about five hours each day. His energy is incredibly calm and non-invasive — my husband didn’t even realize he had arrived. I worked alongside him the first day to decide what to keep, toss, or sell, and he handled everything with so much respect, especially anything sentimental. He’s decisive without ever making you feel pressured, and always completely nonjudgmental. When I found out his wife is also an organizer, she joined on the second day and did an assessment of other areas of the house — closets, kitchen, office. Her energy was so great I’m now considering hiring her as well. And the result… I actually go down to my basement now just to sit. It’s calm, clear, and completely Zen. That space used to weigh on me daily, and now it feels peaceful. When you hand something this personal over to people who are this capable, kind, and professional, you realize your time is better spent elsewhere — this isn’t what I do. The mental weight is gone, and my basement is now efficient and fully functional. It was money very well spent. I only wish I had done it years ago.

Details: Removal of unwanted items • Basement • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Unorganized

Russ Basement & Garage Organizing's reply
Dear Rebecca, Thank you very much for your kind review. I truly appreciate your trust and the opportunity to help with your home. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m very glad to know the space feels organized, functional, and comfortable for you now. Thank you again for your thoughtful words. Best regards, Elena & Russ team
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Liudmyla K.

1 month ago

We had a very cluttered garage that we couldn’t use properly for years. It was full of tools, boxes, and random items, and we didn’t even know where to start. Russ did an amazing job. He worked very efficiently, helped us sort everything, and created a clear, practical system that makes sense for everyday use. Now everything has its place, and the garage finally feels organized and functional. He is very professional, hardworking, and respectful. We really appreciate his attention to detail and how smoothly the whole process went. Highly recommend!
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