Closet and garage systems priced by the linear foot
Clients send the space, rough measurements and the features they want, and you price the system and get it signed online.
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| Melamine closet system, double hang and shelves (lin ft)8 × $165.00 | $1,320.00 |
| Drawer stack, 4 drawers | $520.00 |
| Remove old wire shelving and patch holes | $120.00 |
| Pull-out shoe rackoptional | $180.00 |
| LED strip lighting with door switchoptional | $260.00 |
| Total | $2,140.00 |
Try a closet and garage storage quote form
Riverside Closets and Garage Storage is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in closet and garage storage work
- Design visits don't always turn into jobs. An hour measuring and drawing a walk-in for someone who was only curious is time you don't get back.
- Budgets and wish lists don't match. Clients want drawers, an island and lighting, then balk at the price for all of it.
- Custom parts are cut for one space. Melamine panels cut to size can't go to another job if the client cancels.
- Garage walls vary a lot. Concrete, unfinished studs and drywall each need different fasteners and time.
What your closet and garage storage quote form asks
Closet and garage systems are priced by the length of wall covered, the material and the extras. The form asks the space, rough measurements, the material and what the system includes. It also asks about removal and a budget. Photos show doors, outlets and anything in the way.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What space is it?Pick any: Walk-in closet, Reach-in closet, Pantry, Mudroom or entry, ...
- Rough measurements (wall widths, depth, ceiling height)A short answer
- MaterialPick one: Wire shelving, Melamine / laminate, Wood or premium finish, Metal (garage), ...
- What should it include?Pick any: Hanging rods, Shelves, Drawers, Shoe storage, ...
- Garage items (if a garage)Pick any: Wall cabinets, Slatwall or track system, Overhead ceiling racks, Workbench, ...
- Does anything need removing first?Pick one: No - empty, Old shelving to remove, Items to clear out, Not sure
- Wall typePick one: Drywall, Plaster, Concrete or block, Unfinished studs, ...
- BudgetPick one: Under 1,500, 1,500-3,000, 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000, ...
Every form also asks for: a preferred date and time of day · the address of the job · their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a closet and garage storage job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Linear footage
- Closet systems are often priced per linear foot of wall. Some large companies quote around $175-350 per foot, and simpler systems cost far less.
- Material and finish
- Wire shelving costs least, melamine is mid-range, and wood or premium finishes cost most. Garage cabinets in steel or thick melamine cost more than open shelving.
- Drawers, doors and accessories
- Drawers, cabinet doors, islands and lighting add hardware and assembly time. They're the main way a design grows past the budget.
- Ceiling height and layout
- Tall ceilings, corners and sloped walls need extra panels and custom cuts.
- Garage systems
- Slatwall is often priced per square foot, and overhead racks per unit installed. Mounting into concrete takes longer than into studs.
- Removal and prep
- Taking out old shelving and patching or painting walls before install are usually separate lines.
A closet and garage storage job, from request to deposit
Replace wire shelving in an 8 ft wide, 2 ft deep reach-in bedroom closet with a melamine system with double hanging, shelves and drawers.
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Reach-in closet, 8 ft wideNew quote requestNew
- What space is it?
- Rough measurements (wall widths, depth, ceiling height)
- Material
- What should it include?
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote Reach-in closet, 8 ft wide
Melamine closet system, double hang and shelves (lin ft) $1,320.00 Drawer stack, 4 drawers $520.00 Remove old wire shelving and patch holes $120.00 Pull-out shoe rackoptional $180.00 LED strip lighting with door switchoptional $260.00 Total $2,140.00 2. You send the quote
The shoe rack and lighting are optional lines, so the client can leave them off to stay within budget or add them before signing.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$2,140.00Deposit paid by card$1,070.00Balance due$1,070.00
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 50% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for closet and garage storage jobs
Custom closet companies commonly ask 50% once the design and price are final, because panels are cut to the space, with the balance on installation. Lead times of three to five weeks between deposit and install are common. Smaller wire or garage rack installs are often paid on completion. Check any local limits on home-improvement deposits.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
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only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How much does it cost to build a custom closet?
It varies with size and materials. Reach-in closets in melamine can cost from several hundred to a couple of thousand dollars, and large walk-ins with drawers, islands and lighting can run much higher. Many installers price by linear foot plus accessories. Quote the base system and the extras as separate lines.
How much does it cost to install a garage storage system?
Simple overhead racks or slatwall panels can be a few hundred dollars installed, while full wall cabinet systems often run several thousand or more. Wall type, ceiling height and how much cabinetry the client wants make most of the difference. The form asks for each of these.
How much deposit should a closet company ask for?
Half up front is common for custom systems, because the panels are cut for one space. In Quote Falcon you can set 50%, a fixed amount or payment stages, and the client pays the deposit by card when they sign. You collect the rest by card or record cash or e-transfer after install.
Can clients send measurements instead of a design visit?
Yes. The form asks for rough wall widths, depth and ceiling height, plus up to 10 photos. That's often enough for a ballpark price on simple closets and garages. For large walk-ins you can still visit to measure, then send the final quote from your phone.
How do I stop the design growing past the budget?
Put the core system on required lines and the upgrades, like drawers, lighting or an island, on optional lines. The client ticks what fits their budget on the quote page and sees the total change. The form also asks for a budget range before you start designing.
Can I quote pantries, mudrooms and laundry rooms too?
Yes. The form covers closets, pantries, mudrooms and garages, plus laundry rooms and home offices. You can edit the questions in your settings. Each quote is made of free-form lines, so any storage project can be priced the same way.
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