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’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>

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Q: What makes a perfect laundry room?

• <div><p>The features you choose for your laundry room to make it perfect depend largely on how you'll use the space, the size of your family, and their laundry needs. A perfect laundry room will have ample storage space, a clothes washer and dryer that are large enough for your needs and have good convenience features, and enough room to move around and work with enough countertop space to make laundry chores as easy as possible. </p></div>

Q: How do material choices and design features influence the price of building a closet?

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

Q: Can I save money with wire shelves instead of wood shelves?

• <div><p>You can budget a little less money for how to build a closet with wire shelves than with wood shelves. Some people don&rsquo;t like the aesthetics that wire shelves provide, though, meaning they&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be restricted in the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/closet-shelving-dimensions.htm">closet shelving dimensions</a> you can use.</p></div>

Q: Are design consultations part of the closet building process?

• <div><p>Yes, many providers offer design consultations to optimize space and functionality. Confirm with your contractor.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in April 2022
H2H has enabled me to make me want to keep going with organizing and cleaning too finish my office and closet out the and continue on to other rooms and closets.
House 2 Home LP
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Reviewed in March 2020
Shawn is very professional, reliable, timely, and tidy! I love my custom closets and will definitely be using him again for future projects!
Top Tier Painting
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Reviewed in December 2014
The owner, Joe Gomez was very professional and terrific to work with. He brought his laptop and designed each of the closets so you could see visually how they would look. He worked with my wife and me for the master bedroom, then my son and daughter for each of their bedrooms to custom...
Three Sons Custom Closets
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Reviewed in October 2013
This was the second time we used Pete. Our previous job he painted two bedrooms for us including trim, ceiling and closets. One bedroom had a popcorn ceiling and he was able to work with it. He did a great job over several days so this time we called him for fixing up the ceiling after having...
Pete The Painter
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Reviewed in February 2012
This experience was a disaster. It took the worker two weeks to build the frame of just one closet and the work was so shoddy, we finally had to stop it. At our request, Mr. Fucci came to the house so we could show him the poor quality of the work. When, using a square, we showed him that the...
CHRIS FUCCI & ASSOC
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Paul Kobyluch Craftsman

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Paul Kobyluch Craftsman

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40 years of experience

Paul Kobyluch has been a leader in cabinetry and woodworking in Salem, NY, since 1985. A Graduate of Cooper Union College in Design and Fine Art, Paul designs and creates functional art for homes and business in the New England and New York City Areas including but not limited to Saratoga Springs, Manchester and Albany. He has been showcased in Better Homes and Gardens in both January 2002 and 2003 editions. Every piece is designed around your needs and personal goals providing professional, top quality work at a competative price.

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Eddy's General Home Repair and Handy-Man Service

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Eddy's General Home Repair and Handy-Man Service

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Hello, I am offering full handyman service, and carpentry work and many other home repairs, which are not limited too .... Decks, interior / exterior, landscape, springs and waterlines, sideing, chimney repair and cleaning, doors and windows , room flips, commerical cleaning, floors, tile work, bathroom demo and Reno , cabin / shed / barn builds... Etc! I have 15 years experience, I am extremely efficient, have reasonable rates, and a high attention too detail! No job too big...no job too small I service Vermont, but also Mass, NH, and RI depending on the job size Full Portfolio www.facebook.com/EddyHandyman802

"Great job was well done."

Allison S on January 2023

"Great job was well done."

Allison S on January 2023

Fully Insured, with 22 years of experience. quality workmanship at an affordable rate.

"building is 5 1/2 inches out of square. Each corner is a different height. Wall lean, slab looks like it had a windshield wipers try to spread it....see photos mikeclowconstruction.net"

Edmund S on July 2020

Fully Insured, with 22 years of experience. quality workmanship at an affordable rate.

"building is 5 1/2 inches out of square. Each corner is a different height. Wall lean, slab looks like it had a windshield wipers try to spread it....see photos mikeclowconstruction.net"

Edmund S on July 2020

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52 years of experience

Residential and light commercial building design/construction and archtectural stained/leaded glass, glass block and tile 38 years experience. State juried member of The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Many new homes and notable Stained Glass commissions through out the country. original,innovative with attention to detail and quality Traditional Post and Beam construction is a specialty.

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Closets questions, answered by experts

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 closet lighting. A permit can cost between $100 and $450. If you’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.

The features you choose for your laundry room to make it perfect depend largely on how you'll use the space, the size of your family, and their laundry needs. A perfect laundry room will have ample storage space, a clothes washer and dryer that are large enough for your needs and have good convenience features, and enough room to move around and work with enough countertop space to make laundry chores as easy as possible.

Costs depend on material type, size, and additional features like lighting or sliding doors.

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.

Yes, many providers offer design consultations to optimize space and functionality. Confirm with your contractor.

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