Garage cabinet assembly in Exeter
Professional garage cabinet assembly 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 cabinets assembled properly and fixed to your walls. Whether you've bought from Screwfix, B&Q, or anywhere else, I'll get them built square, level, and secure.
Get Your Garage Storage Sorted
Bought garage cabinets that are still in boxes three months later? I hear you. Nobody enjoys wrestling with flat-pack furniture in a cold garage with instructions that make no sense.
💡 Pro tip: Good garage cabinets make a massive difference - suddenly you can find stuff, the floor's clear, and you might even fit a car in there.
Why Get Someone To Do It
Here's what you're paying for:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Reality |
|---|---|
| Square, level, doors aligned | One door hangs lower than the other |
| All shelves in and adjustable | Missing fixings, shelves wonky |
| Securely fixed to wall studs | Free-standing, wobbles when you open it |
| Done in one session | Started 4 times, still in boxes |
The honest truth? If you've got the time and patience, garage cabinets aren't difficult. But they ARE time-consuming and fiddly. I do them regularly, so I'm faster and I know the tricks.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Unpack | Check all parts present, hardware sorted |
| Assemble | Built square with doors hanging properly |
| Fix | Secured to walls (finding studs, proper fixings) |
| Adjust | Shelves positioned, doors aligned, everything tight |
📦 You're Left With
- Fully assembled and wall-mounted cabinets
- All shelves adjustable for your needs
- Doors that actually close properly
- Packaging broken down and tidied
Pricing Guide
| Cabinet Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabinet unit | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Two connected units | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Full run (3-4 units + worktop) | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Wall fixing included. Time varies by cabinet complexity.
Perfect For Your Garage If...
✅ You've already bought cabinets - sitting in boxes, mocking you
✅ You want them actually fixed to walls - not just free-standing
✅ You value your weekend - rather be doing literally anything else
✅ You want it done once, properly - no wonky shelves or sticking doors
Why Choose Us for Garage cabinet assembly in Exeter?
All cabinets assembled square and level
Securely fixed to walls (not just free-standing)
Shelves adjusted for your kit
Hardware checked and tightened
What to Expect
Step 1: Clear Space
You clear the area where cabinets are going. I arrive, unbox everything, check all the parts are there.
Step 2: Assembly & Fixing
Each cabinet gets built properly - square, level, with all fixings tightened. Then securely mounted to your walls.
Step 3: Final Adjustments
Shelves positioned where you want them, doors aligned, everything checked. I clean up all the packaging.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to assemble garage cabinets yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill/driver (essential)
- Spirit level
- Rubber mallet
- Stud finder (or knock-test the walls)
- Socket set or spanners (depends on cabinet type)
- Utility knife (for opening boxes)
📐 Getting it square
- Build on a level surface if possible
- Don't fully tighten everything until it's square
- Measure diagonals - should be identical
- Once square, tighten everything properly
🔩 Wall fixing
- Find studs in your garage walls (or use wall plugs for solid walls)
- DON'T just screw into plasterboard
- Heavy cabinets need serious fixings - coach screws into studs
- Fix at the back top rail (usually built-in fixing point)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not checking all parts before starting (missing screws are infuriating)
- Over-tightening screws (cracks the plastic/board)
- Putting shelves in before fixing to wall (harder to handle)
- Skipping the wall fixing (unsafe and wobbles)
💡 Pro trick: Build one cabinet completely first. Once you've figured out the quirks of that model, the rest go much faster. Also, keep all leftover screws - they'll come in handy later.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Planning your garage storage? Think about what you're storing. Heavy stuff low down, frequently used at arm height, rarely used up top. I can advise on positioning when I arrive.
Multiple jobs? If you're having me fit cabinets, it's a good time to add other garage jobs - shelving, hooks, tool racks. I'm already there and you'll save on the callout.
Old garage with wonky walls? Devon garages are rarely perfect. I deal with out-of-level floors and wonky walls regularly - there's always a way to make cabinets sit properly.
Packaging disposal: I'll break down all the boxes and cardboard, but you'll need to dispose of it (chuck it in your recycling over a few weeks or take it to the tip).
Frequently Asked Questions
What garage cabinets can you assemble?
Pretty much any flat-pack garage storage - B&Q, Screwfix, Wickes, Argos, whatever you've bought. Metal ones, resin ones, heavy-duty workshop cabinets, the lot. If it comes in a box with instructions, I can build it.
Do you fix them to the walls?
Absolutely - that's part of the job. Free-standing garage cabinets are asking to fall over when you're rummaging through them. I'll fix them properly to the wall so they're solid and safe.
Can you work around all my garage clutter?
Ideally you'd have the area cleared, but I can work around stuff if needed. Just means it takes a bit longer, so might affect the price. The clearer the space, the quicker the job.
Do I need to buy the cabinets first?
Yeah, you sort the cabinets, I'll build them. If you want advice on what to buy, happy to help - I can tell you what's decent quality and what's likely to fall apart.
How long does a set of cabinets take?
Single cabinet maybe 1-2 hours. Full run of 3-4 units with worktop? More like 3-4 hours. Depends on the complexity - some are literally 4 screws, others have about 97 fiddly bits.
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