Utility room shelving in Exeter
Professional utility room shelving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-160
Typical Duration
1.5-2.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Practical utility room shelving that makes the most of awkward space around appliances - strong, accessible storage for all your cleaning supplies.
The Room That Never Has Enough Storage
Utility rooms collect stuff. Washing powder, fabric softener, stain remover, cleaning sprays, bin bags, light bulbs, the iron, that thing you use once a year but can't throw away...
And where does it all go? Shoved around the washing machine, balanced on the dryer, dumped in the corner. Because utility rooms are usually small, awkward spaces with pipes and appliances everywhere.
Proper shelving transforms it from chaos to organized. Everything has a place, easy to find, easy to reach.
💡 Pro tip: Utility room shelving needs to be wipeable. Splashes happen. Paint it or use materials you can wipe clean easily.
Good Shelving vs Storage Chaos
| ✅ Properly Designed | ❌ Making Do |
|---|---|
| Shelves fit around pipes and appliances | Stuff balanced on washing machine |
| Strong enough for heavy bottles | Cheap shelves sagging |
| Everything visible and accessible | Digging through to find anything |
| Wipeable surfaces | Gross dusty shelves |
What We Can Fit
🔧 Above Appliances
- Shelving over washing machine/dryer
- Full width or split sections
- Access to commonly-used items
- Strong enough for heavy detergent bottles
📦 Beside Appliances
- Narrow shelving in gaps
- Corner shelving solutions
- Space for ironing board, mops, brooms
- Hooks for hanging items
🎨 Around Obstacles
- Working around pipes and boilers
- Custom depths to fit space
- Split levels for different items
- Maximum use of awkward corners
Pricing Guide
| Shelving Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple 2-3 shelf unit | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Full wall with multiple shelves | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-135 |
| Complex custom (around pipes/appliances) | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-160 |
Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Materials (shelf board, brackets, fixings) charged at cost.
Perfect For
✅ Small utility rooms - need every inch of storage
✅ Awkward spaces - pipes, boilers, appliances in the way
✅ Heavy storage - bottles of detergent, bulk cleaning supplies
✅ Organization - tired of hunting for things
Why Choose Us for Utility room shelving in Exeter?
Strong enough for heavy bottles
Maximizes awkward space
Easy access to supplies
Securely fixed to walls
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure & Design
I measure your utility room (including all the obstacles - pipes, boiler, washing machine). We discuss what you need to store, design shelving to fit the space.
Step 2: Build & Fit
Cut shelving to size, fit proper brackets (secured to wall studs where possible), install shelves level and strong. Work around your appliances and pipes.
Step 3: Paint & Finish
If you want shelves painted, do that last. Clean up dust and mess, show you the finished storage.
🔧 DIY Tips
Tackling utility room shelving yourself:
🔧 Tools needed
- Tape measure and level
- Stud finder
- Drill and appropriate drill bits
- Saw for cutting shelves to size
- Brackets and screws
📐 Planning approach
- Measure everything - width, depth, height at multiple points
- Note where pipes, switches, vents are
- Decide shelf depths based on what you're storing
- Mark stud positions on walls
- Plan bracket positions to avoid obstacles
🪜 Installation tips
- Use wall studs where possible (way stronger)
- Heavy-duty brackets for cleaning product storage
- Allow clearance above appliances (need to access controls)
- Consider appliance vibration (washing machine especially)
- Weatherproof MDF or painted surfaces (wipes clean)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Shelves too deep (can't reach back)
- Not accounting for pipe positions
- Weak brackets (shelf sags with weight)
- Forgetting appliance access needs
- No thought for future changes (plumbing work)
💡 Pro trick: Before building anything, use cardboard boxes at different heights to test what shelf layout actually works for your storage needs. Move them around, test access, then build the real shelves to match.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Other storage projects? Utility room, understairs, garage shelving - bundle them for better value. Same materials, same approach, efficient use of time.
Exeter's older houses - Victorian/Edwardian utilities are often conversions with awkward layouts. I'm used to working around them.
Future proofing - Think about whether plumbing might need accessing later. Removable/adjustable shelves can be smart.
Damp issues - If your utility has damp problems, sort that first. Shelving on damp walls just makes things worse.
Boiler clearance - Boilers need access and ventilation. I make sure shelving doesn't block either.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best shelving for a utility room?
Strong and easy to clean - that's it. I usually use thick MDF or solid shelving with proper brackets because you're storing heavy bottles of detergent, fabric softener, cleaning products. Needs to be wipeable because utility rooms get splashes.
Can you work around the washing machine and pipes?
Yes - that's the challenge with utility rooms! Pipes, washing machines, boilers, awkward corners. I measure around all the obstacles and design shelving to fit the available space. Sometimes that means custom depths or split levels.
How deep should utility room shelves be?
Depends what you're storing. Washing powder and bottles fit on 25-30cm deep shelves. Cleaning product spray bottles need less. I'll measure your commonly-used items and design shelf depth to suit.
My utility room is tiny - can you still fit shelving?
Small utility rooms need shelving even more! We work with what space you've got - shallow shelves above the washer, narrow shelves between appliances, corner shelving, whatever fits. Every inch counts in a small utility.
Will you paint the shelves?
Can do - white is standard (matches most utilities), other colors available. Painted shelves are easier to wipe clean than bare MDF. Just add it to the quote.
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