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Q: What are the average sizes for different types of closets?

• <div><p>Walk-in closets are always the biggest and can easily be more than 100 square feet. Primary bedroom closets, even if not walk-ins, are the second largest category in most homes and sit between 30 and 80 square feet. Linen closets, utility closets, and built-in closets are smaller and, depending on their usage, tend to be between 10 and 50 square feet.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a building permit for a closet?

• <div><p>You may need a building permit to add a closet, depending on the size and kind of work required to install it. The most likely scenario requiring a permit involves changing the structure of the house and performing electrical work for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/bright-ideas-closet-lighting.htm">closet lighting</a>. A permit can cost between $100 and $450. If you&rsquo;re installing a smaller reach-in closet, a permit may not be required, but always check with your local municipality and consult a closet designer or builder.</p></div>

Q: What elements influence the pricing of closet organizer installation?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material, customization level, and additional features like lighting or sliding doors.</p></div>

Q: What are the different types of closets?

• <div><p>Different types of closets are defined mostly by size. A few different types of closets include:</p><ul><li><p>A reach-in closet is a smaller closet that you can stand in front of and reach everything inside it. Aside from the size, the doors and the level of drywall finish are typically the largest price factors. </p></li><li><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/turn-guest-bedroom-walk-closet.htm">walk-in closet</a> can be anything from a small 5-by-5 feet closet that has a narrow walkway with shelves on both sides to a 100 square foot bedroom-sized closet with shelving along the walls and plenty of room to move around in.</p></li><li><p>A built-in wardrobe often does not have a door and leaves the clothes and other contents open to the room, whereas a closet usually has a door to separate it from the rest of the room.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What are some common features and upgrades for custom closets?

• <div><p>Some features and upgrades you can add (some of which increase the closet&rsquo;s value) are: modular shelving, motion-activated lighting, climate control, custom lighting, cigar humidors, revolving shoe racks, jewelry shelves, custom woodwork, and built-in laundry hampers. While only truly luxury closets have all of these, many custom closets have at least one special feature listed above. </p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Not a happy customer, very disappointed with the outcome. The mold remediation was contained to a 12 x 24 bedroom and was limited to surface mold (mostly furniture) caused by condensation and humidity. The carpeting was also removed & discarded. The total cost was very expensive ($4,250)...
microGARD
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Reviewed in November 2024
We needed advice on how to set up two large closets, install the shelves and arrange the clothes. Her partner installed the shelves while she organized the clothes. They worked quickly, cleaned up after the shelves were installed and we were thrilled because the closets look great. We called...
Concierge Services
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Reviewed in February 2024
We were so happy with the experience with Prismatic Painting for our primary bathroom update and closets. We needed to repaint the exterior of our home and hired Prismatic Painting for that job too. They we very professional and we felt Steve listened to our questions and then the staff was...
Prismatic Painting
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Reviewed in April 2023
We hired Bob to convert a formal living room into a bedroom, with the building of a closet, adding electrical outlets, recessed lights, and installing doors. While we were at it, we had him install a bathroom fan and run the venting. I am very happy with his work and am already moving forward...
Bob Batchelder Superior Builders
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Reviewed in August 2022
Wow! We have been so incredibly impressed by Ozzie and his team. We were moving from Boston to Harvard and had about 6 weeks between closing and when we had to move to do a bunch of work on the new house. Ozzie did so much more than just the floors for us. Every time we mentioned another...
Proclean Multi-Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
I hired Matt after a no-callback and a no-show from two other contractors. I wish I found him first as he came by when he said would, got me a quote in under a day, and showed up to do the work. He and Austin spent about 8 hour putting up blue board over an old ceiling and in a closet, three...
Preferred Skimcoat
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Reviewed in February 2019
This job started on 10/9/18 which was supposed to be completed within 1 week ended up taking 3 months for a very small job. There were so many problems and I would never recommend this contractor to anyone. There was little to no supervision of the sub-contractors to ensure they are doing...
Dream Kitchens & Baths by Nelson
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Reviewed in November 2015
Very professional and courteous at all times. Mr.Jorge and his team are very knowledgeable, honest and fair. He made custom door closets keeping in mind that children aren't careful using these doors. They made it a great and pleasurable experience finishing the day they promised. I wouldn't...
BICCA CARPENTRY AND REMODELING, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
After calling the insurance company around noon on Wednesday, I called AAA Flood. They arrived at 7 pm as I requested (the water had been shut off in my house by the dog walker and neighbors). Clay and his assistant are doing very well. The work is ongoing 2 days later with extensive drying...
AAA Flood Drying
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Reviewed in September 2013
Due to initial mistake on whether a closet that was being taken out for added cabinets and fridge had a supporting beam above . ( this could not be removed based on how it was orginally framed which was not know until after the cabinets had been ordered) Dream Kitchen redraw a portion of the...
Dream Kitchens, Inc.
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