Garage shelving installation in Exeter
Professional garage shelving installation 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 installed professionally - heavy-duty racking, timber shelving, modular systems all fitted level and secure. Transform your garage storage.
Actually Use Your Garage Space
Walls are bare, everything's on the floor, can't find anything, can barely get the car in. Meanwhile there's metres of unused wall space doing nothing.
Proper shelving changes everything - suddenly you've got organised storage, floor space back, can actually find stuff.
💡 Pro tip: Good shelving pays for itself in saved time not hunting for things and not buying duplicates of stuff you can't find.
Fitted Right vs Bodged
Professional installation makes a difference:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| Fixed to wall studs/solid brick | Screwed into plasterboard (falls down) |
| Level across full length | Wonky, things roll off |
| Brackets properly spaced | Sags in middle under weight |
| Heavy-duty appropriate fixings | Lightweight screws, pulls out |
Reality: Shelving full of paint tins and tools is heavy. Needs proper fixings or it'll end badly.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out positioning, check wall suitability |
| Fix | Brackets/uprights fixed securely to walls |
| Level | Everything level so stuff doesn't slide off |
| Test | Load test before you fully pack it |
📦 You're Left With
- Shelving securely wall-mounted
- Level and properly spaced
- Ready to load up
- Garage transformed
Pricing Guide
| Shelving Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single wall run (2-3m) | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| Full wall (4-5m) | 2.5-3.5 hrs | £135-£185 |
| Multiple walls/large garage | 3.5-4+ hrs | £185-£260 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You supply shelving, I fit it. Complex walls or heavy-duty systems may take longer.
Types of Shelving I Fit
🔧 Heavy-duty metal racking:
- Boltless systems (Costco style)
- Industrial racking
- Usually strongest option
📦 Timber batten shelving:
- Battens on wall, boards across
- Traditional, versatile
- Good for specific sizes
⚠️ Modular systems:
- Elfa, garage-specific systems
- Adjustable height
- Often more expensive
Why Choose Us for Garage shelving installation in Exeter?
Shelving fitted level and secure
Heavy-duty brackets and fixings
Maximises storage space
Custom positioned for your needs
What to Expect
Step 1: Position & Check
Work out where shelving goes, find studs/solid fixing points, plan the layout.
Step 2: Install Securely
Brackets, battens, or uprights fixed solidly to walls. Everything checked level.
Step 3: Fit Shelves
Shelves installed, tested for level, load-tested before you fill them.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting garage shelving yourself is doable with care:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill and masonry bits
- Stud finder (for timber walls)
- Spirit level (long one essential)
- Socket set or spanners
- Wall plugs and screws (heavy-duty)
- Second person (shelving is awkward alone)
📐 Planning
- Measure wall space - don't forget to account for door swing, car width
- Decide height - frequently used stuff waist-shoulder height
- Check wall type - solid, stud frame, or dodgy plasterboard
- Buy appropriate fixings - match wall type and load
🔩 Installation
- Start with one end, get it level and fixed solid
- Work along checking level constantly
- Don't fully tighten until whole run is checked
- Test each shelf before loading heavily
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not using stud finder on timber walls (fixing into air)
- Assuming plasterboard will hold weight (it won't)
- Not checking level constantly (ends up wonky)
- Overloading before testing (sudden collapse)
- Bracket spacing too wide (shelves sag)
💡 Pro trick: Use a laser level if you've got one, or a long spirit level and chalk line. Getting first bracket perfectly level is crucial - everything else follows from that. Wonky first bracket = wonky whole system.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Combined with clear-out: Perfect time to fit shelving is right after clearing the garage out. Space is empty, walls are accessible, you can organise as you put stuff back.
Weight limits: Metal racking usually rated per shelf - often 150-250kg. Timber shelving depends on timber thickness and bracket spacing - typically 50-100kg. Don't exceed ratings.
Adjustable height: Buy shelving with adjustable heights if possible. Your storage needs change - being able to move shelves up/down is useful.
Depth: Most garage shelving is 30-45cm deep. Deeper takes more floor space. Shallower doesn't hold paint tins well. 40cm is sweet spot.
Bay doors: If you've got up-and-over garage door, check headroom. Shelving near the door needs to clear the door mechanism when it's open.
Old garages: Exeter's older garages sometimes have crumbly brick or dodgy single-skin walls. Might need different fixings or even a framework fixed to floor/ceiling rather than just wall-mounting.
Loading: Load shelves gradually and check for sagging. If shelves bow under weight, you need more brackets or thicker boards. Better to find out with half-load than when it's packed and collapses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of shelving do you install?
Any type - heavy-duty metal racking, timber shelving, modular systems, whatever you've got. I just need you to supply it, I'll fit it properly. If you want advice on what to buy, I can help with that too.
Can you fit shelving in any garage?
Most garages yes - brick, block, or timber frame walls all work. Really thin single-skin walls or dodgy structures might need different approach. I'll assess and advise honestly when I see it.
How much weight will it hold?
Depends on the shelving type and how it's fixed. Heavy-duty metal racking properly fixed to solid walls can hold hundreds of kilos. I'll use appropriate fixings for your wall type and the loads you're planning to store.
Do I need to empty the garage first?
Just clear the wall area where shelving is going. I can work around bikes and stuff, but I need access to the walls. Once first section is up, you can start loading it while I fit the rest.
Can you design a shelving layout for me?
I can advise on positioning - where makes sense, what height works, spacing for what you're storing. But actual design/buying the units is down to you. I'll work with whatever system you choose.
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