Garage setup in new home in Exeter
Professional garage setup in new home 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 organized and set up properly in your new home. Shelving fitted, tools hung up, everything accessible and tidy.
Turn Your Garage Into a Functional Space
Just moved in? Your garage is probably full of boxes, random tools, and stuff you haven't seen since the old house. Wouldn't it be better to actually be able to find things?
💡 Pro tip: Sort your garage properly in the first month and you'll actually use it. Leave it as a dumping ground and it stays that way forever.
Why Not Just Stack Boxes?
Because you'll never find anything and you're wasting half the space. Proper shelving and organization means you can actually park a car in there.
| ✅ Properly Organized Garage | ❌ Dumping Ground Garage |
|---|---|
| Tools easy to find | 20 minutes searching for a screwdriver |
| Floor space usable | Can't walk to the back |
| Shelving maximizes vertical space | Everything piled up randomly |
| Looks like you've got your act together | Looks like a bomb site |
What Gets Done
🔧 Typical Garage Setup
| Task | What's Involved | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Shelving units | Assemble and fit to walls | 1-2 hrs |
| Tool storage | Pegboard or hooks for tools | 30-45 mins |
| Workbench setup | Position and secure if you've got one | 30-45 mins |
| Organize contents | Group similar items, box and label | 1-2 hrs |
📦 You're Left With
- Shelving units fitted securely
- Tools hung up and accessible
- Similar items grouped together
- Clear floor space
- Functional, usable garage
Pricing Guide
| Garage Size/Complexity | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage, basic shelving | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Single garage, full setup | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-160 |
| Double garage or lots of stuff | 3.5-4 hrs | £185-210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Shelving units and fixings not included - you pay merchant cost.
Perfect For...
✅ Just moved in - get garage sorted while unpacking
✅ Never been organized - finally make it functional
✅ New shelving bought - need it fitted properly
✅ Post-move chaos - boxes everywhere, need sorting
Why Choose Us for Garage setup in new home in Exeter?
Garage functional from day one
Shelving and storage fitted
Tools and equipment organized
More usable space created
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning
Look at what you've got and how much storage you need. Work out where shelving goes for best use of space.
Step 2: Installation
Fit shelving units securely to walls. Install hooks, pegboard, or tool racks. Set up workbench if applicable.
Step 3: Organization
Sort through boxes and equipment. Group similar items. Get everything onto shelves or hung up properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to organize your garage yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Essential items
- Garage shelving units (metal are strongest)
- Wall hooks and pegboard for tools
- Storage boxes with labels
- Spirit level
- Drill and wall fixings
- Tape measure
📦 Organization strategy
- Empty the garage completely (hard but worth it)
- Sort items into: keep, bin, charity
- Group similar items together
- Fit shelving before loading it up
- Put heaviest items on lower shelves
- Label everything
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fitting shelves to plasterboard not studs (they fall down)
- Not planning layout before buying shelving
- Buying shelves that are too shallow (stuff falls off)
- Organizing before fitting storage (do it backwards)
- Not leaving clear access pathways
- Keeping stuff you'll never use
💡 Pro trick: Paint a line on the garage floor where your car bonnet reaches. Makes parking much easier and shows how much floor space you've actually got for storage.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Winter's coming? Get garage sorted so you can actually use it. Nothing worse than hunting for de-icer in a dark chaotic garage at 7am in January.
Need shelving advice? I can recommend what would work best for your garage size and what you're storing. Metal shelving is usually better than plastic - stronger and lasts longer.
Got a loft above the garage? I can fit a loft ladder too while I'm there. Makes accessing that storage space much easier. That's quoted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in garage setup?
Fitting shelving units, installing hooks and tool racks, organizing tools and equipment into logical groups, setting up workbench area if you've got one. Basically turning your garage from a dumping ground into a functional space.
Do I need to buy shelving first?
Either way works. If you've already got garage shelving units, I'll fit them. If not, I can advise what would work best for your space and pick up from B&Q or Screwfix. You just pay the cost of the shelving.
Can you help with a garage that's already full of stuff?
Yes - happens all the time after house moves. I'll help sort through what's there, group similar items together, then set up shelving and storage to fit everything properly. Takes longer than an empty garage but definitely doable.
How long does garage setup take?
Depends on the size and how much stuff you've got. Empty single garage with shelving to fit - about 2 hours. Double garage full of moving boxes and tools to organize - more like 3-4 hours. I'll give a better estimate once I know what's involved.
Can you fit a workbench?
Yes - if you've bought one I can assemble and position it. I can also build simple workbenches from scratch if you want something custom fitted to your garage. That's quoted separately based on what you need.
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