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Confidentiality and Privacy
I provide a professional and fully confidential service. I do not share client information, personal or business details with others.
If you are kind enough to provide me with a testimonial and/or photographs they will only be used with your consent.
In the interest of personal safety, one person (my husband, John Varley) will have access to my diary so that he knows who I’m working with and where.
Advise disclaimer
All advise is given in good faith and it is your decision whether or not to take this advice given. I take no responsibility for your actions and any consequences of these.
Working Practices
I cannot lift or move heavy items/furniture due to health and safety.
During sessions I am happy to undertake light cleaning which will assist with the decluttering and staging process but please note that I do not offer a cleaning service.
Insurance
I have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover with Westminster Indemnity. A copy of my certificate is available on request.
Professional Membership
I am member of APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers), more information can be found on their website www.apdo.co.uk.
I am a certified Home Staging and Styling Professional. My details can be found – https://www.chssp.com/home-staging-and-styling-professionals.htm
I am registered with the ICO.
Fees & Payments
Payment can be made by cheque, cash or bank transfer after each session.
A 50% deposit of the agreed fee for staging and styling projects is required before commencing work. This will be deducted from your final invoice. A deposit of £50 is required for one-to-one sessions.
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a single session, hopefully we can re-schedule a mutually convenient time. If you cancel within 48 hours of the session then your deposit of £50 will be non-refundable.
Travel Costs
Travel up to 20 miles from my location in DE4 is included. Travel over this will be charged at 45p per mile.
DBS Checked
I hold an enhanced DBS (CRB that was).
Other suppliers
I am happy to recommend local suppliers and trades, however I will not be held responsible for their standard of work or for any loss or damage caused by the supplier.
Green Policy
I would encourage you to recycle and donate decluttered items as much as possible. I can suggest local charities who will delighted to receive goods and I can take some of these items for you after the session (up to 4 boxes/bags per session). I cannot take general waste to the local authority recycling centre but can help you load your own vehicle to do so.
COVID-19 Specific
The client and I will cancel/rearrange a session if I/they feel unwell or if a member of our households feels unwell with symptoms of COVID-19.
I will adhere to government working guidelines at the time of our sessions and may:
You can download a copy of our Terms and Conditions here.