Closet & Shelving Installation in Brooklin, ON

Making Builder Closets Work Harder in Brooklin

A builder-grade closet gets a house through the final walkthrough and that's about all. The single shelf usually sits on clips screwed into drywall and sags once it's loaded, and the rod runs the full width, so half the closet ends up as a pile of shoes on the floor. Pulling it out and starting over is often quicker than trying to work around it.

With young kids in the house, we often suggest layouts that can change. A double rod set low for small clothes can be raised later, adjustable shelves move as the bins get bigger, and a few cubbies near the bottom give a five-year-old somewhere to put things other than the floor. Closet organizer installation for a primary bedroom usually leans toward more hanging space and a proper spot for shoes.

If your pantry, laundry room or garage came with bare walls, those are good places for wire systems or wood shelving, depending on the load. Garage shelving with a workbench typically runs $300 to $800, and a custom wood closet system costs $400 to $1,500 depending on size and materials. Everything goes into studs, because shelving that hangs on drywall anchors fails sooner or later.

Pedro handles closet organizer and shelving installation. For how he approaches closet & shelving installation in general, see our closet & shelving installation page.