Just Downsize
Services
About me
Here’s how I can help:
- Customized Organizing Solutions: I create tailored systems that save you time, reduce stress, and simplify your daily life. From decluttering closets to streamlining home offices, I ensure every area serves your unique needs and lifestyle.
- Downsizing with Ease: Whether you're preparing for a move to a smaller home or simply seeking to simplify your life, I provide thoughtful support. Together, we’ll sort, donate, and preserve what matters most to you, creating a lighter, more manageable space
- Stress-Free Relocation Services: Moving can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ll handle the logistics—packing, unpacking, and arranging your belongings in your new space—to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition.
- Creating Spaces That Feel Like Home: I don’t just organize; I transform spaces into places where you can feel at ease. By thoughtfully arranging your belongings, I’ll help you create a home that reflects your personality and supports your lifestyle.
Every project I take on is approached with care and attention to detail. I understand that your possessions carry memories and stories, and I treat them with the respect they deserve. My goal is to leave you feeling lighter, more organized, and ready to embrace the next chapter of your life.
Let’s work together to make your vision of a stress-free, beautifully organized home a reality. Contact me today and take the first step toward a more peaceful, harmonious space.
Blog
Welcome to the Just Downsize Blog! Our blog supports and inspires you on your journey toward a simpler, more organized life. From practical organizing tips to downsizing strategies, whether tackling a big move, staging your home for sale, or simply wanting to bring more order into your everyday life, you’ll find valuable insights, motivation, and real-life success stories here. Explore, get inspired, and let’s make room for what matters most!
Resources
Professional Organizers of Canada
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about our professional organizing services, from pricing and booking to what to expect during a session. We’re here to help make the process as transparent and comfortable as possible, whether you’re looking to declutter, downsize, or prepare for a move. Have more questions? Feel free to reach out directly—we’re always happy to chat!
How Much Does Professional Organizing Cost?
The cost of organizing services can vary depending on each project's scope and specific needs. I work one-on-one with clients, providing a personalized approach and charging an hourly rate. I may bring in additional team members for larger projects to complete the job quickly and efficiently. Here's a breakdown of my fee structure:
- Consultation: Free 20-minute phone conversation to understand your needs and answer any initial questions
- Justine's Rate: Starting at $85/hour for professional organizing services
- Organizing Assistant: $30–$50/hour, depending on experience and project requirements
- Donation Haul: Included in the hourly rate, ensuring your unwanted items find a new home with a local charity
- Selling Items: $50/hour for listing and managing items for sale, primarily through platforms like Facebook Marketplace
How Long Does It Take to Declutter or Organize a Room?
Professional organizing goes beyond simply adding containers and labels—creating functional, sustainable systems that bring order, ease, and a sense of peace to your daily life. Together, we'll transform your space into one that truly supports you.
How Do I Book a Session?
Do You Work Alone or With a Team?
Are Supplies Included?
Can You Sell Antiques and Collectibles?
I recommend reputable consignment stores or dealers specializing in antique sales for high-value or unique pieces. It's important to note that some items, particularly large furniture or specific styles, may have lower market demand. In those cases, donation could be the most practical option.
I'll work with you to explore all options and find the best solution for your antiques and collectibles through sale or thoughtful donation.
What Happens with Garbage, Recycling, and Donations?
Do I Have to Be Present During Organizing?
What Are Your Qualifications?
I continually pursue professional development, staying updated on the latest techniques, strategies, and tools to ensure I'm constantly providing the best support. This ongoing learning allows me to offer tailored, practical solutions for everything from complex decluttering projects to downsizing and specialized organizing needs.
Can I Hire You to Organize My Parent's Home?
What if There's Damage or an Injury While We are Working?
I'm proud of my strong track record with zero claims to date, and I approach each project with the utmost care to maintain that standard. Rest assured, your space is in safe and experienced hands.
If I hire you for a move, do you pay the Mover?
Do You Assemble Furniture?
Testimonials
Abigail BeveridgeParkland Lifestyle Consultant
Justine is fabulous at what she does! I work at a local retirement home and she has helped several of the residents move in, move out or help them transfer between suites. Working efficiently but always with compassion. It can be very stressful leaving the home that you may have lived in for 60+years. Justine definitely makes that a lot less stressful for you. I would not hesitate to recommend Justine to anyone who needs a lot of help or a little help!
Teresa SClient
Working with Justine of Just Downsize was a real game changer for our family. I had been feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of organizing a few areas of our home - in particular, our closets, entranceway, bedroom, and garage. We had purged quite a bit but things were still just not working, creating a low-grade, continual layer of stress. Everything about the process of working with Justine was so smooth, easy, and definitely satisfying. Immediately, she made me feel super comfortable and like this was all achievable. Justine asked me about my challenges and goals, rapidly identified multiple solutions, and before I knew it, we were affecting change - area by area, room by room. I just assumed we wouldn’t get anywhere close to tackling the garage, but not a problem! Even that (maddening) space was completely transformed - and all within the agreed upon time. Throughout the process, Justine offered ideas, recommendations, and various options, respecting my preferences while also knowing when to try things out for me if I seemed lost. She is incredibly skilled, professional, and supportive, AND she is more affordable than you think. I am so relieved I made the decision to work with her: she has totally and completely changed how we move around and live in our space. THANK you so much, Justine! I can’t wait to tackle my next set of projects with you!
Jean BClient
Justine helped me clean out 3 storage areas in my home. I had accumulated many items and tackling the areas was overwhelming. I had avoided doing anything for years. Justine came in and emptied the areas and gave me boxes to sort through small items while she organized. Then she took away the unwanted items for donation or garbage. It was extremely efficient! She is very easy to work with and non judgmental. My storage areas are neat and organized now. She also helped move my elderly parents from one suite in the retirement home to the memory care floor. This was a difficult and emotional transition. She was extremely sensitive and helpful and hard working on that day. She also worked with my mother to reduce her clothing storage and make things neat and tidy. I also will add that the cost is extremely reasonable and money well spent on on tasks that are difficult and overwhelming to do alone. I would highly recommend her services!
Bryan BarnesSotheby's International Realty Canada
Justine is very helpful, thorough and 'gentle' helping my clients remove the clutter from their homes to prepare for their move and selling their home. She writes her report and includes pictures so there is NO doubt of what has to be done to bring the property its optimal condition. AND she provides the report promptly at a very reasonable cost.
Helen AClient
How fortunate I was to be introduced to Justine McVeigh of Justine (Downsize) McVeigh. I can best describe her as super efficient...clean, careful, considerate, respectful, helpful suggestions and hard worker. She is worth every dollar and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning on downsizing. I don't know what I would have done without her, especially with my limited mobility.
Sharon McGuiganBroker, Royal Lepage R. E. Services Ltd
Just Downsize has helped me stage and declutter quite a few of my seller's homes. They were great! Very professional and easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend them for downsizing, decluttering, organizing and staging.
Lisa Hartt-SpillaneClient
Working with Justine McVeigh from www.justdownsize.ca has been a revelation. First of all I was not sure I was ready. Justine suggested I have a vision of what I wanted for me, since I was now on my own, my partner of 36 years having died last December. It was a revelation, as for so long I only thought about what Michael needed. So we decided that the healthiest way to go forward was to clear the main bedroom of computer paraphernalia and boxes and lighten up that area. Then we tackled the ensuite bathroom, and then started to shift the 3rd bedroom into a work area that I could set up an office in. So far, after 2 long and 1 short session we are on our way and I am doing my best between session to take control so this kind of clutter never happens again. It just feels so good and Justine does all the heavy lifting and brings all the supplies and takes away garbage and donates and gets online things that should be put out to the community. It is just wonderful. We have a ways to go in this condo, but my first vision is manifesting thanks to Justine. I highly recommend working with her if you feel stuck and overwhelmed. She is a marvel. I am feeler lighter and more healthy every session I have with Justine McVeigh from www.justdownsize.ca
Lawrence ParkerClient, Parkland Resident
Justine clearly came to us with a plan to consolidate 57 years of accumulation in a 3300 sq. ft. house to move in to a 1250 sq. ft. rental condo. She insured we made the tough choices of what has to move and what will be left for further disposal. Assisting us in the move and then helping us contact organizations for the balance was invaluable. She was a delight to work with and was a valuable and knowledgeable resource in all phases of the move. Thank you Justine.
Sue CummingClient
Justine at Just Downsize makes magic happen! She is professional and arrives with everything she needs to transform your space. Thanks to the purging, downsizing and organizing I did with Justine I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I feel like I'm in control of my life again. I highly recommend Just Downsize
Sandy HolyoakSales Representative, Sotheby's International Reality
I am not a big fan of staging but once I met Justine and she helped me with sellers and getting their homes ready for the market, I saw the impact of how staging a home can help sell it. I would recommend Justine to other realtors in helping them with their listings.
Daniel CPresident
Just Downsize was amazing. I sold my business and needed to dispose of 48 years of accumulated stuff and clear out of the office I was renting. She prepared a detailed list with expected values and organized an auction through a third party service. My office was cleared out on time and on budget. Amazing service! Thanks Just Downsize!
Kayla D.Client
I used Justine for help with organizing my garage- which was in chaos. It went from disaster to delightful by the time we were done. We had two cars full of donations plus a truck to haul to the dump. I cannot recommend her enough for help with getting organized. She is judgement free and easy to work with. Don’t put off de cluttering- just get Justine to help.
Gallery
Welcome to our Gallery! Dive into a collection of images showcasing stunning before-and-after transformations, impeccably organized spaces, and stylishly staged homes. Our gallery reflects the power of decluttering, thoughtful organization, and elegant staging to create spaces that feel refreshed, functional, and inviting. Whether you’re preparing to downsize, revamp, or stage your home for sale, you’ll find endless inspiration here!
Free Consultation
- Toronto, Ontario M6S 4W4, Canada
Contact us today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation! Let’s discuss your goals and explore how we can best support your organizing and downsizing needs.
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