Is there a market gap for this?

[Nappingnanna]

Hello Im being made redundant again Im also over 50 and basically had enough of being out of work, so after a convo with a friend was wondering if this is something you would pay for? On looking after her elderly parents she mentioned the house being over run with stuff, and asked if I would like to declutter it for a fee which would help me financially and her peace of mind she also asked to do the same with her own home as shes no time to spring clean declutter, on talking to my grown kids they have said theyd like me to do the same (I might just point out I like decluttering/cleaning find it relaxing this is also not my usual role im office based in my 'career'.) So my question is would this be something people would pay for. Im not offering cleaning although I wouldnt be leaving a mess itd be more a decluttering service. (I bit like stacey solomons sort your life out but without the warehouse!.)

There’s a few of these where I live in north lOndon

There’s several of these companies where I live and they appear to be doing well. So, yes I would say there is a market for this type of service

It's absolutely a profitable business idea, just need to be covered for any dodgy situations.. Someone with early dementia or similar symptoms can accuse you of stealing in the process if they are confused and so on. Risky business all that side of it, we had a lady that rented us a floor of her house when I was a child. She accused my parents of nailing her windows shut amongst other things! That aside, great idea. I'm sure there are ways to cover yourself but not sure what. Perhaps ask they look through the 'clutter' for valuables first and sign something? Someone will have a proper solution for it I'm sure. If that's taken care of then you will be very successful. Wish you a lot of luck with it.

If you’re able to offer some sort of USP such as particular knowledge of the specific demands of elderly people, those with early / mid / late stages of dementia or Parkinson’s then you will widen your appeal.
Also be aware of the risks; not just standard H&S as you work through their homes but also security inc allegations of theft, lone worker vulnerabilities etc.
You could develop your own system, maybe categorising their possessions into agreed groups - trash, recycling, reorganising, displaying, valuables, paperwork etc etc. You could even provide labelled storage boxes if needed.

Go for it!

Thankyou all for your input and some great ideas. I have worked as a carer when my kids were younger I left that profession as it started to become more nurse based changing colostomy bags, dressings etc due to cutting district nurses in the area with little training to do it properly alot of the times the client would have to talk you threw the process not a nice situation for the client to be in!... so have some knowledge on dementia entering peoples homes lone working etc .

Orjenise on Instagram does something similar.