Closet & Shelving Installation in Cobourg, ON

Small Heritage Closets and Builder Wire Racks

In Cobourg's Victorian and Edwardian houses, closets tend to be shallow and narrow, and some bedrooms barely have one. A single rod and shelf wastes most of that space. Double hanging rods, shelves that run up toward the ceiling and a small drawer unit let a cramped closet hold a lot more. Custom wood systems and closet organizer installation usually run $400 to $1,500, depending on size and materials.

Mounting shelves on plaster over lath isn't the same as working with drywall. Plaster can crack if it's drilled carelessly, and lath won't hold a screw the way a stud does. We locate the framing, pre-drill cleanly and fasten every load-bearing bracket into solid wood. If a bracket has to land between studs, we fasten a mounting rail to the framing first. The wall stays intact and the shelf stays put.

Builder homes in the newer developments along Division Street usually come with ventilated wire shelving in every closet. It works, but it sags under weight and leaves gaps where small things fall through. Once you've lived there a while, swapping it for a planned system or upgrading the pantry and laundry room is a sensible next step. Basic wire installs run $100 to $300 per closet, and a garage storage wall with a workbench typically costs $300 to $800.

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