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Home Decluttering Services on Long Island

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter is common, especially when years of belongings have accumulated across multiple rooms, generations, or properties. Getting started can feel difficult when you do not know what to keep, what to let go of, or where to begin.

Done & Done Home provides professional home decluttering services throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our team of 12 professional organizers handles every part of the process, from sorting and decision-making to removal coordination, organization, and systems that help your home stay clutter-free long after we leave.

Long Island Home Decluttering Professionals

Long Island homes come with a wide range of layouts, storage challenges, and logistical considerations. Historic colonials in Huntington and Northport may have limited built-in storage and multiple small rooms that require creative organization solutions. Large estates in Old Westbury, Muttontown, and Brookville may involve gated access procedures, quiet hours, and disposal restrictions that need to be coordinated in advance.

Seasonal homes and second properties throughout the Hamptons and East End often require careful planning around turnover, storage, and limited availability. In established communities such as Great Neck, Roslyn, Garden City, and Hempstead, families may be managing decades of accumulated belongings across multi-generational homes.

Here is what sets us apart: we do not simply clear the clutter and leave. We manage the entire project from start to finish, including sorting, decision-making, donations, removals, valuable-item coordination, organization, and the creation of systems that work for your lifestyle.

With more than 15 years of experience working across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, our team understands the homes, communities, and logistical details that make Long Island projects unique.

Home Decluttering

We work through every room systematically, helping you decide what to keep, donate, or remove. Whether it’s a single overcrowded closet or a full home cleanout, we bring structure and efficiency to the process from start to finish.

Professional Organization

Once the clutter is cleared, we organize what remains into systems designed around the way you actually live. We maximize existing storage, improve the flow of each room, and create intuitive configurations that can be maintained long after we leave.

Downsizing & Rightsizing

Once the clutter is cleared, we build systems that are both functional and intuitive for how you actually live. Our organizers design solutions for your specific Connecticut home, not a one-size-fits-all template.

Home Sale Preparation

We help prepare your Long Island home for the market with a staging-focused declutter, smart storage recommendations, and coordination with your real estate agent. Our team works on your timeline and helps create a home that photographs well, shows well, and is ready for prospective buyers.

Estate Management & Clearouts

We manage the details of estate clearouts with care, discretion, and accountability. Our team can coordinate room-by-room inventory, family distribution, appraisals, donations, removals, recycling, disposal, and documentation for families navigating a difficult transition.

Post-Move Organization

Moving into a new Long Island home? We can unpack, organize, and set up every room so your new home starts organized rather than buried in boxes. We build systems from day one, helping you settle in quickly and avoid carrying old clutter patterns into your new space.

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Long Island Decluttering

Why Choose Done & Done Home for Long Island Decluttering?

Decluttering is about more than removing unwanted belongings. The best results come from thoughtful decision-making, careful handling, efficient logistics, and systems that continue to work after the project is complete.

More Than 15 Years Working Across Long Island

Experience in Nassau and Suffolk County Homes

Since 2011, Done & Done Home has helped families throughout Long Island organize their homes, manage transitions, prepare properties for sale, and clear estates. Our team understands the layout challenges of historic North Shore colonials, the scale of large estates, the storage demands of seasonal properties, and the unique needs of multi-generational homes.

Specialists in High-Value Homes

Careful Handling for Valuable and Sentimental Items

Long Island homes often contain antiques, fine art, jewelry, designer collections, family heirlooms, and other valuable belongings. Our team handles these items with documented care. When professional valuation is needed, we connect clients with trusted appraisers before decisions are made about distribution, sale, donation, or removal.

Access to a Built Network

Trusted Professionals When Your Project Requires More

Over the years, we have developed a network of professionals throughout Long Island, including appraisers, real estate agents, stagers, cleaners, painters, floor specialists, removal companies, and donation partners. If your decluttering project is connected to a sale, estate transition, renovation, or move, we can help coordinate the additional support you need.

A Five-Star Reputation

Professional, Efficient, and Easy to Work With

Done & Done Home is a women-owned and operated company founded in 2011 by mother-daughter duo Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski. Our reputation has been built through years of helping homeowners, families, real estate professionals, and estate clients achieve organized, functional, and more peaceful homes.

What to Expect: The DDH Way

Our Process for Long Island Home Decluttering

We follow a clear five-step process designed to make decluttering organized, efficient, and as stress-free as possible.

Step 01

Consultation & Assessment

Every project begins with a detailed phone consultation. We discuss your goals, timeline, home, and the areas that need attention. Depending on the project, we may request photos, videos, or a virtual walkthrough so our team can assess the scope and arrive prepared.

Step 02

Planning

We create a customized project plan based on your home, priorities, schedule, and the amount of work involved. For gated communities, seasonal properties, estates, and homes with specific access or disposal requirements, we plan around the relevant procedures before project day.

Step 03

Sorting & Removal

On site, we work through each space methodically. Items are sorted into clear categories such as keep, donate, sell, distribute, recycle, and remove. We can coordinate appointments with appraisers, arrange donations with local organizations, and manage removal and disposal. Nothing is hauled away indiscriminately. Every item is handled with intention and accountability.

Step 04

Organization

Once the clutter has been cleared, we organize what remains into systems designed around the way you live. We consider the flow of each room, maximize existing storage, and create configurations that are functional, intuitive, and realistic to maintain.

Reviews & Reputation

We are proud that so many Westchester clients have trusted us with their moves and taken the time to share their experience. 

Whether it is a single-room pack-out, a full estate clearout, or a Westchester move on a fast-closing timeline, our team delivers consistent, high-quality service every time. We are especially proud of how often clients mention the professionalism and ease of working with our team.

See for yourself by checking out some of those reviews below:

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I could not be happier with Done & Done and the service Rachel and Alana provided. From start to finish, they were incredible to work with — warm, professional, and genuinely invested in creating a space that felt both beautiful and functional. My apartment looks amazing and is so thoughtfully organized that it truly feels like a weight has been lifted. They went above and beyond in ways that made the experience exceptional. Plus, they are both such lovely people. I am absolutely thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Done & Done in a heartbeat! Thank you Done & Done and thank you Rachel and Alana for such an outstanding experience!
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My mother gifted me a session with Done & Done Home for my birthday, and I could not be more grateful for the experience. Rachel and Alana were incredible and did an outstanding job reorganizing the closets in my apartment. They were friendly, efficient, and wonderfully calm as they tackled all five closets. Together, we sorted everything into three clear categories—keep, donate, and sell—before they thoughtfully reorganized each space in a far more functional and intuitive way. Not only does my home look and feel transformed, but I also gained a real sense of mental clarity from the process. I highly recommend Done & Done Home.
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I got a rave review from my daughter after working with Done and Done. She was so excited by the change in her closets and the thoroughness and work ethic of both Rachel and Alana. I hope this will be the beginning of a lifelong understanding of what you really gain by letting go.
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I’m so happy I chose to get help and went to Done and Done. Within minutes of their arrival, they were already tackling what needed to be done and worked really hard for the entire day. Having that extra help was a game changer. We go rid of about 10 industrial sized trash bags worth of stuff!
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The team at Done and Done are amazing! After a personal loss, they helped me for two days — they cleaned out and organized all of my closets, drawers, kitchen, and even my storage area. Excellent experience!! They made my whole life much lighter and I’m so thankful for their expertise!
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I cannot recommend Ann and her team highly enough. Sharon and Rachel came to my apartment to purge, organize and pack to get ready for a move. They were so kind and so unbelievably efficient. All of the stress I felt leading up to the move was for nothing. I would use this service again in a heartbeat!
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I cannot say enough good things about Done & Done Home. They are a formidable force of incrediable home oranganizers who transformed my space so I can breathe again. From the moment they arrived, they made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. They worked so effieciently to declutter and reorganize the spaces in my home that caused me the greatest stress. What felt overwhelming to me was second nature to them- and they handled everythng with professionalism, creativity and care. Now, I can breathe again and it is so much easier to maintain. I am grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fresh start and a more peaceful space.
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The team at Done and Done were so helpful in taking care of everything while we moved our mom from her apartment. Each person we worked with was kind, helpful, and patient. I highly recommend using their services!
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About DDH (Done and Done Home)

Meet The Owner

Over 15 years ago, mother-daughter duo Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski founded DDH (Done and Done Home) after using their natural organizational talents to help a friend with a move. What began as a passion project swiftly grew into a multi-million dollar business, offering expert organization services to those struggling with their cluttered spaces on a daily basis.

Not only have Ann and Kate built a team of professionals that help people all throughout the Tri-State Area organize their homes, they’ve also written a book, Love Your Home Again: Organize Your Space and Uncover the Home of Your Dreams, and created a course, From Chaos to Calm: A Masterclass in Home Organizing, that teach people to love their home again.

 

Meet Our Organizers

Macky Henesey

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Macky Henesey was born and raised
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Macky Henesey

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Macky Henesey was born and raised
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Lise Reddin

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Born and raised in Denmark,
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Lise Reddin

Organizer

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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Tara Mann

Organizer

Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Tara Mann

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Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Long Island Service Areas

Organizing Solutions Designed for Long Island Homes

We work throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, tailoring our approach to the architecture, lifestyle, storage, and logistical requirements of each community.

Community Common Project Context What We Bring
Old Westbury and Brookville Large estates with significant accumulation and high-value collections Careful inventory management, appraisal coordination, and full-service removal planning
Muttontown and Oyster Bay Gated communities with access, quiet-hour, and disposal requirements Advance logistics planning and direct coordination with community requirements
Roslyn and Great Neck Established homes with multi-generational belongings Patient downsizing support, estate clearouts, and thoughtful family coordination
Garden City and Hempstead Well-established residential neighborhoods and homes preparing for sale Staging-focused decluttering and efficient project scheduling
Huntington and Northport Historic Victorians and colonial homes with limited built-in storage Creative organization solutions tailored to older layouts
The Hamptons and East End Seasonal homes, second properties, and large estates Advance planning around turnover, access, storage, and project timing
Fire Island and Montauk Compact seasonal and coastal properties Efficient decluttering and organization for high-turnover homes
Long Beach and Point Lookout Rebuilt coastal homes and open-concept properties Staging-focused decluttering and functional systems for open layouts
Nassau and Suffolk Counties All home types and project sizes Full-service decluttering, organization, estate management, and post-move setup

Do not see your town listed? We serve communities throughout Long Island. Contact us to confirm coverage for your area.

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Long Island Decluttering Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our Long Island decluttering services, project timelines, gated communities, high-value belongings, home sale preparation, organization systems, and the areas our team serves.

Project timelines range from a half-day for a single room to several days for a full home or estate clearout. After your consultation, we provide a realistic timeline based on the size of the project, the volume of belongings, and the level of organization or removal support required.

Trusted Home Decluttering Experts in Connecticut

Done & Done Home is a women-owned and operated team founded in 2011, with over 15 years of experience helping Connecticut homeowners transform their spaces.

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No matter the size of the task, we are ready to help you reclaim your home. Get in touch with our team today for a free consultation.

Our Best Practices for Decluttering Long Island Homes

These are the principles our team follows to make home decluttering projects as organized, efficient, and stress-free as possible.

Start With a Thorough Consultation

Before any work begins, we take time to understand your home, goals, priorities, and timeline. We may request photos or videos in advance so our team can arrive fully prepared. This allows us to make the best use of your project time and avoid surprises on the day we begin.

Plan for Local Logistics

Long Island communities can have different access procedures, disposal restrictions, parking limitations, and scheduling requirements. Whether we are working in a gated estate community, a dense residential neighborhood, a seasonal property, or a multi-generational home, we plan for the logistics before we arrive.

Handle High-Value Items With Care

Homes throughout the North Shore and East End may contain antiques, art, jewelry, designer collections, and other items that require special handling. We document high-value items when appropriate and connect clients with trusted appraisers before decisions are made about sale, donation, distribution, or removal.

Build Systems That Last

Our goal is never just to make a space look clean for one day. We create systems that fit your actual lifestyle and are realistic to maintain. Every project includes a walkthrough so you understand how the new organization works and how to keep it going.

    Complete the Handoff

    The final step is just as important as the first. Before we leave, we review the completed spaces, explain the systems we created, and answer your questions. That handoff is what turns a decluttering project into a lasting improvement in the way your home functions.

      Work With an Experienced Team

      A successful decluttering project requires more than removing unwanted items. It requires thoughtful decision-making, careful handling, efficient coordination, and the ability to create systems that work for your home and lifestyle.

      Our experienced organizers bring structure, compassion, and calm to the process, allowing you to make confident decisions and focus on enjoying a home that feels lighter, more functional, and easier to maintain.

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