Is it cheaper to buy or build garage shelves?

• <div><p>It’s much less expensive to build your own garage shelves, and you’ll still get stable, long-lasting, and sharp-looking shelves. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-garage-storage-systems-cost.htm">Garage storage systems cost</a> between <b>$615 and $2,635</b>, with the national average of about <b>$1,455</b>. Building DIY garage shelves typically costs less than <b>$500</b>, and the quality of a DIY garage shelving unit will almost always be higher than what you could buy premade for the equivalent price.</p></div>

Get matched with top pole barn builders in Centre, AL

Q: Is it less expensive to build a garage or buy a kit?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically less expensive to buy a garage-building kit than to build a garage from scratch if you&rsquo;re supplying all the labor. However, unless you are an experienced builder, you will still need to hire pros to install the foundation, concrete floor, and add electrical and plumbing to your garage kit. In that case, it&rsquo;s worth the investment to build a garage through a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garage-builders/">local garage builder</a> who can coordinate the hiring of other necessary pros.</p></div>

Q: What home projects do construction managers do?

• <div><p>In addition to overseeing new home builds, construction managers work on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/renovate-vs-remodel.htm">large renovations and major remodels</a>. For example, they may work with designers and oversee the construction of a finished basement, kitchen renovation, or a home addition. They may also oversee large-scale remodels, such as the update of a historic home. Construction managers step into small projects for more specific assistance, such as building budgets and compiling the team.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Q: How long does building a garage take?

• <div><p>The time it takes to build a garage depends on the type and size of the garage you choose. On average, most garage builds take between six and 10 weeks to complete, though an attached multi-car garage can take between 12 and 24 weeks.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to buy or build garage shelves?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s much less expensive to build your own garage shelves, and you&rsquo;ll still get stable, long-lasting, and sharp-looking shelves. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-garage-storage-systems-cost.htm">Garage storage systems cost</a> between <b>$615 and $2,635</b>, with the national average of about <b>$1,455</b>. Building DIY garage shelves typically costs less than <b>$500</b>, and the quality of a DIY garage shelving unit will almost always be higher than what you could buy premade for the equivalent price.</p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your pole barn building project in Centre, AL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Pole Barn Building pros in Centre, AL

*The Angi rating for Pole Barn Building companies in Centre, AL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Pole Barn Building needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Pole Barn Building companies in Centre, AL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Pole Barn Building needs.

Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
The customer service was great and everything went very quicklyâ ¦I was able to do all the payment through my phone which also made things quicker and easier. The building was installed perfectly in less than 3 hours from start to finish. I would highly recommend Diamond Portable Buildings to...
Diamond Portable Buildings
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2024
I have hired Kevin and Sam for several of our landscaping projects. They worked at our previous house and at our new build. I would highly recommend them for any project you need. His wife helps when needed. It is a family business.
Kevin's Lawn Care & Landscaping Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2023
Avoid! Cannon Pricket is not reliable or honest. After nine months of having our $10k deposit, he did not complete our barn project. We are still waiting to receive the remainder ($3000) of our deposit back after cancelling due to his lack of communication and zero reliability. It’s a shame...
Bullard Garages & Buildings
Request a quote
Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent! The work was done in a few hours over two days. One to build the form and pour the concrete. Came back the next day to remove the form. Looks great!
Cane Creek Concrete Inc
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2016
Norred's is a great company that not only does gutters but all of your home improvement's or total home Build's.
Norred Seamless Gutters
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2014
We were not impressed. We decided not to use this builder. Not a custom builder. They wouldn't make changes to house plans, not even for a price. Also beware everything is a "up grade".
ADAM'S HOMES
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2014
Building a new out building for a wood shop. The location needed some excavation back into a hill to come up with a level area large enough for the 16'x20' footprint and 6' perimeter area for the installers. The work seem to grow as we moved back into the hill; we ended up using close to 80...
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2014
My family first came to meet Patrick when he was part of the crew working to build a huge barn on our new farm. After a bad departure with his previous employer he continued to do odd jobs for our family. However Patrick has drug problems, is very undependable. We caught him once while...
Patrick Koester
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2012
Larry did not build our home right. The foundation was done incorrectly. There is a long list of things that were done incorrectly and I want to warn other people not to use him. We have had to spend a very large amount of money to fix the problems with this house and we even took him to court.
Lifestyle Homebuilders Inc
Request a quote

Get matched with top pole barn builders in Centre, AL

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your pole barn building project in Centre, AL?

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

Shed, Barn or Playhouse Building Service

Garage Building Service

Verified Reviews for Pole Barn Building pros in Centre, AL

Find Pole barn builders in Centre

R&M Building and Remodeling

R&M Building and Remodeling

MM construction

MM construction

Jones Construction

Jones Construction

Concept Designs

Concept Designs

Elder Remodeling LLC

Elder Remodeling LLC

A.J. All Home Services

A.J. All Home Services

JC Construction

JC Construction

Grizzly Home Services

Grizzly Home Services

Remodeling Home Services Inc

Remodeling Home Services Inc

Teak Mafia

Teak Mafia

The Centre, AL homeowners’ guide to pole barn building services

How Much Does Stair Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Backyard Ice Rink Cost to Build? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost? [2025 Data]

What Is a Pole Barn?

Dormer Framing: How to Build a Gable or Shed Dormer

How Much Do Utilities Cost for a House?

Find Pole barn building Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Centre? Check surrounding areas for Pole barn builders.

Which Pole barn building task are you tackling?Find Centre Pole barn building services on Angi who specialize in any of these tasks