Cost to Organize a Closet
Organizing a closet means emptying and cleaning the space, sorting belongings into keep, toss, and donate piles, then arranging storage to fit what remains. Some closets only need a better layout, while others call for new shelving boards and rods. The more involved work is measuring, creating a cut list, cutting components, and securely fastening the organizer to wall studs.
Common reasons homeowners do this job
- Closet contents have become cluttered and need to be sorted into keep, toss, and donate piles.
- The existing storage layout has become a poor fit for the items being stored.
- Shelves, rods, or bins are needed to make better use of the available space.
- Like items need to be grouped together for easier storage.
- The walls are being painted while the closet is empty.
DIY or call a pro?
This is a legitimate DIY project for someone comfortable measuring the closet, planning a layout, cutting shelving components, and installing an organizer. Consider a professional if the layout design, cutting, or finding and fastening into wall studs feels beyond your comfort level. Shelves must be securely anchored to wall studs to prevent collapse, and power saws and drills require eye and ear protection.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I organize a closet myself, or is it better to hire someone?
- A homeowner can handle this project when comfortable with measuring, making a cut list, cutting shelving, and fastening the organizer securely. Hiring help is worth considering if planning the storage layout, operating a saw or drill, or anchoring shelves to wall studs is unfamiliar.
- What makes closet organization cost more?
- The price can rise with the size of the job, labor time, and the shelving boards, rods, bins, paint, caulk, and fasteners selected. Removing old materials and small-job minimum or trip charges can also affect the total.
- What should I check before buying closet shelving and rods?
- Measure the closet dimensions, assess the items that need storage, and design the organizer layout before creating a cut list or purchasing components. Find and mark wall studs before installing shelving so it can be securely anchored.
- Why does a closet organizer need to be attached to wall studs?
- Shelving needs secure anchoring to wall studs to help prevent collapse. When cutting or drilling the components for that installation, use proper eye and ear protection.
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