Garage shelving in Exeter
Professional garage shelving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garage shelving fitted properly - level, secure to the walls, ready to load up. Transform your chaotic garage floor into organized storage space.
Why Proper Shelving Matters
Because badly fitted shelving collapses. Then you've got tools and paint tins everywhere, probably damaged by the fall, and the shelving's knackered too.
💡 Pro tip: Good garage shelving should last decades. Fit it once, fit it right, forget about it.
Common Shelving Disasters
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Bodged DIY Job |
|---|---|
| Level all the way | Slopes to one end (everything slides off) |
| Fixed to solid wall structure | Screwed just into plasterboard (rips out) |
| Braced adequately | Wobbles when loaded |
| Uses correct fixings | Standard screws (not strong enough) |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Assess wall type and measure space |
| Prep | Mark level lines, locate studs/solid fixing points |
| Fit | Install shelving with heavy-duty fixings |
| Test | Make sure it's solid and level |
📦 You're Left With
- Shelving that's actually level
- Properly secured to the wall structure
- Ready to load up with your stuff
- Garage floor clear!
Pricing Guide
| Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single wall (2-3 shelves, 2m long) | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-135 |
| Two walls or larger area | 3-4 hrs | £160-210 |
| Complex install (awkward walls, many units) | 4+ hrs | £210+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Shelving units, brackets, fixings extra unless you're supplying them.
Perfect For...
✅ Garage chaos - stuff everywhere, need it organized
✅ New shelving units - bought flat-pack shelving, need it assembled and fitted
✅ Old shelves failed - previous shelving pulled out of wall or collapsed
✅ Maximizing space - want to use available wall height properly
Why Choose Us for Garage shelving in Exeter?
Fitted level and secure
Heavy-duty fixings to walls
Custom-sized to your space
Maximizes garage storage
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess & Plan
I'll check your wall type (brick, block, timber, plasterboard) and measure up the available space. This determines what fixing method we use.
Step 2: Mark & Fix
Level lines marked, shelving units assembled if needed, then fixed properly to the wall structure - not just surface-mounted.
Step 3: Load Test
Before I leave, we'll test that it's solid and level. You should be able to load it up with confidence.
🔧 DIY Tips
Thinking about doing your own garage shelving? Here's how to get it right:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spirit level (long one, 1m+)
- Drill with masonry bits
- Rawlplugs rated for the weight
- Screwdriver or impact driver
- Tape measure and pencil
- Stud finder (if plasterboard walls)
📐 Installation method
- Find solid fixing points - brick/block/timber studs, not plasterboard
- Mark level line - use spirit level, not the floor
- Drill pilot holes - correct depth for your fixings
- Fix brackets first - before putting shelves on
- Check level repeatedly - as you fix each bracket
- Load test before trusting - better to discover weakness now
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Trusting the floor is level (it isn't)
- Screwing into plasterboard only (will rip out)
- Using inadequate rawlplugs (they pull out under weight)
- Not using a spirit level (shelves slope, stuff rolls off)
- Overloading shelves rated for light use
💡 Pro trick: Before drilling into garage walls, check there aren't cables or pipes hidden in the plasterboard. Garage electrics are often surface-run, but not always. A quick scan with a detector saves a shock.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Doing a full garage organization? If you're planning workbenches, tool racks, or bike storage too, book it all together - I'm already there and it's more efficient.
Shelving types - metal shelving is stronger and doesn't sag. Wooden/MDF shelving looks better but needs more support. I'll advise what suits your use.
Weight distribution - heavier items on lower shelves is safer and more stable. Top shelves for light/occasional-use items.
Plasterboard walls - if your garage has plasterboard-lined walls, we'll need to find and fix into the timber studs behind. Reduces the flexibility of positioning but ensures it won't rip out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight can garage shelving hold?
Depends on the shelving and how it's fixed. Properly fitted heavy-duty shelving into brick/block walls can hold serious weight - 100kg+ per shelf. Plasterboard-only walls are much weaker - I'll advise what's possible for your garage.
Do I need to buy the shelving or will you supply it?
Either way. If you've already bought shelving units, I'll fit them. If not, I can advise what'll work for your space and pick it up from the merchant. Saves you buying the wrong thing.
Can you work around stuff already in the garage?
Yes, but it's easier if the wall area is clear. If you can move things away from where shelving's going, it speeds up the job (and saves you money on my time).
What if my garage walls are wonky?
Welcome to Devon. Old garage walls are rarely plumb or level - I'm used to it. Shelving goes up level even if the walls aren't, using packers and shims where needed.
How many shelves should I get?
More than you think. Seriously - people always regret not doing more shelving when they had someone there. Fill the available wall space, you'll use it.
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