"Erik is fantastic — very kind, engaged, flexible, and helpful. He was so patient with us when our home project changed a couple of times, and genuinely wanted us to enjoy every bit of it. He’s clearly in this for the right reasons and wants to bring more joy to our home — and he’s helping us do just that!"
"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
"Gary installed exterior steps leading from our kitchen to our backyard. We have a newly built home and he did an excellent job. When we are ready to do more wood work, we will hire him again. Dependable, affordable, and professional."
"My designer Michelle was very talented and drew up 2 very functional closets. My installers were neat, clean and very conscinous. Rico was especially polite and meticulous about his work. Andy, construction coordinator, was always courteous and organized. I love my closets. No complaints! Diane Bedore"
"It has been going fabulous. Amy is a very hard worker and is helping me go through every drawer and closet in my house. She takes the boxes for donations and delivers them. She shops for organizational containers. Helps me push through whrn I get mentally get stuck. I would highly recommend her."
"We cannot recommend House and Order highly enough. Michelle is great -- on time, friendly, loves to say hello to our dog, and always makes our home look beautiful! We really appreciate both Michelle and House and Order!"
"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."
"It went EXTREMELY WELL!!! Warren was a lifesaver! He was very professional. He’s extremely creative and visionary. He redesigned, decluttered and organized my bedroom closet and every other closet in my house , including my basement! It was a very therapeutic process and it definitely took a weight off of my shoulders. My closets are well organized and I have been able to keep them that way because of his organizational skills and system he designed. I highly recommend him!"
"M and B Handyman service installed a mailbox post and mailbox. Danny purchased the materials, made sure they were correct and installed the post and mailbox the next day. Great job!"
"They came out and performed better than expected on a Saturday on short notice. They could get the job done that Lowes only could make an empty promise on. An extreme pleasure to work with."
You can budget a little less money for how to build a closet with wire shelves than with wood shelves. Some people don’t like the aesthetics that wire shelves provide, though, meaning they’ll gladly spend a little more to add wood shelves to the build. If you decide to buy pre-made wire shelves instead of building custom-sized wood shelves, you’ll be restricted in the closet shelving dimensions you can use.
Custom closet renovations offer a return on investment of 50% to 60%. This means that if you spend $2,000 on a closet remodel, you can expect to see your home's value increase by $1,000 to $1,200. Investing in a custom closet allows you to enhance your daily living experience while building equity.
Yes, books are typically heavier than clothes, unless you have a collection exclusively of paperbacks or comic books. That’s why packing lots of books warrants careful planning and consideration. Consider packing up your reading collection first to determine whether you need to downsize it before loading it into your moving truck.
The time it takes to build a closet varies widely depending on the project's size, complexity, and level of customization. On average, construction can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks.
A simple reach-in closet might be completed in less than a day, while a more complex walk-in closet could take one to two days or more. A typical project often falls in the 2-to-5-day range. However, a large, highly customized walk-in closet that requires structural changes, like moving a load-bearing wall, will take significantly longer.
A professional contractor can provide the most accurate time estimate for your specific project. If you are planning a DIY build, it is best to budget additional time.
Yes, many providers offer design consultations to help optimize and maximize space, functionality, and usage. It is recommended to confirm the availability of this service with your specific installer or contractor.
The Royal Oak, MI homeowners’ guide to closet services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to hire a professional closet organizer, including average prices, cost factors, and tips to help you budget and maximize your investment.
Whether you’re building new construction or adjusting floor space in your existing home, learn about standard closet sizes to get the right dimensions.
Whether you’re remodeling or just dealing with clutter, use these tips to organize your walk-in closet and transform it into a stylish, functional space.
Hurting for closet space? Consider turning a spare bedroom into your dream walk-in closet. Read on to learn what to consider in a bedroom-to-closet conversion, including the costs and steps involved.
