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How Much Do Custom Garage Cabinets Cost?

Dave KushnerUpdated 9 min read

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How Much Do Custom Garage Cabinets Cost?

Custom garage cabinets cost about $1,000 to $6,000 or more installed, according to HomeGuide, and Fixr puts a full, professionally installed garage system at $3,500 on average. Cabinet count and size, materials, hardware, accessories and labor set the total. In South Florida, moisture-resistant finishes and rust-resistant hardware are worth paying for.

Key takeaways

  • HomeAdvisor prices stock garage cabinet systems at $2,000 to $6,000 for a complete setup, and custom cabinetry from about $200 to more than $10,000.
  • Fixr's $3,500 average covers a medium system with a workbench, shelves, cabinets, hooks and overhead storage; large custom systems run about $13,000.
  • Florida's warm, humid air can rust scratched metal and damage stored wood, fabric and leather (UF/IFAS Extension), so materials matter as much as price.
  • Compare quotes on the same cabinet sizes, materials and accessories.
  • Closet Décor & More quotes after a free in-home 3D design of your garage storage system.

Garages are no longer just a place to put your car when you are home for the evening. They have morphed into a place to store unwanted items and workshops for weekend hobbies. If you want to use the square footage for something other than housing boxes, it’s time to get serious and organize your custom garage for good. Cabinets are a great way to add storage to your garage. You probably are wondering, how much do custom garage cabinets cost?

Many different features can affect the cost of garage cabinets. Some of the factors include:

  • Dimensions and Number of the Cabinets
  • Material and Color
  • Labor Costs

Before choosing your new cabinets, consider the benefits. Once you’ve ordered them, prepare your garage for installation.

Tired of looking at the boxes stacked up where you can’t find anything? Then it’s time to take a look at how much custom cabinets cost. Keep reading to learn more!

Dimensions and Number of Cabinets

The size of your new custom cabinets will affect the cost. You need cabinets large enough to store your items. Wall-mounted, off-the-floor cabinets can be found in a wide array of sizes. These styles of cabinets can range from $1,300 to almost $2,000 for a pair. For example:

  • Two 30” wide x 16” deep x 68” tall install cost approximately $1,350
  • Two 36” wide x 20” deep x 76” tall installed= $1,600
  • Two 42” wide x 23” deep x 84” tall installed =$1,950

They are able to store various toys, decorations, and other items to free up much-needed floor space. Of course, larger cabinets cost, but they hold more. One or two larger cabinets may take up less space than several smaller cabinets.

The total number of cabinets will ultimately impact the overall installation costs. The more cabinets you install, the higher the price will be. If you choose larger cabinets, you can reduce the cost compared to filling your garage with smaller cabinets.

Material and Color

The materials that make up the cabinets can also alter the overall cost. You want custom cabinets that can withstand the extreme temperatures that may occur in your garage. Thermally-fused laminate is an ideal choice. Cabinets with a thermally-fused laminate finish are chip and stain-resistant. They can withstand fluctuations in temperature and moisture, making them ideal for garage use.

The color is also a factor in the cost of your new cabinets. White laminate often costs less than other colors. Colors such as Bronze, Silver, Slate, or Maple may vary in the cost themselves. Door pull styles may influence the cost of your installation as well. Most companies include stainless steel hardware that mounts to the cabinets and inside shelves. Stainless steel hardware options resist corrosion and rusting to help lengthen the life of the cabinets.

Labor Costs

A part of the overall cost to install custom garage cabinets is the labor. Your installer should cover all of these costs with you before finalizing your order.

Each cabinet takes, on average, an hour or two to install. If you have multiple cabinets to install, that will increase the installation time. Removing older cabinets will affect the man-hours and potentially increase the price as well. A licensed custom cabinet installer will break down each of these costs for you. If you have questions, be sure to have them clarified prior to finalizing your order.

Benefits of Installing Custom Cabinets

There are significant benefits to having custom cabinets installed in your garage. One such benefit is the organization that you get from not having boxes scattered everywhere. It’s easy to see the garage as a spare junk room that lends itself to being cluttered with disregarded items. As Homeadvisor.com notes, cabinets help you arrange and organize the clutter.

As a storage solution, they offer a bit of safety to homeowners as well. Many times when a garage is disorganized, tools can be tossed about. With tools lying around, there is a hazard of someone getting injured by these sharp items. Boxes can also pose their own dangers by making it difficult to safely navigate around your garage.

You gain more space when you have a fully organized garage. With that space, you can use that area as a workroom, to park your car, or make it into a family room to enjoy games and movies.

How to Prepare for Your New Cabinets

After you’ve ordered your custom garage cabinets, it’s time to prepare your garage. If you have old cabinets, go ahead and empty them. If your garage is full of boxes, now is the time to begin going through them to determine what needs to stay or go. Go through each box individually, tossing stuff that you don’t need and returning precious items to their containers. It will help with the organization process and allow you to get rid of some things before workers arrive to install your new cabinets.

Conclusion

You can start planning your custom garage cabinets by understanding how things like cabinet dimensions, colors, and materials influence the overall cost. Don’t forget to take into account the labor costs before scheduling installation. Also, talk to your garage cabinet installer about what you need to do to prepare your garage prior to installation.

Sources

https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/garages/organize-a-garage/

Updated for South Florida (October 2026)

  • What garage cabinets cost in 2026

    The cabinet-pair examples earlier in this post date from April 2021. Here is what third-party cost guides report now. All are national figures.

    SourceWhat it coversReported cost
    HomeGuideCustom garage cabinets, installed$1,000 to $6,000+
    HomeAdvisor (June 2026)Stock cabinet system, complete setup$2,000 to $6,000
    HomeAdvisor (June 2026)Custom garage cabinetryAbout $200 to more than $10,000
    Fixr (January 2025)Full garage organizer system, installed$2,500 to $5,000; average $3,500
    Fixr (January 2025)Custom garage cabinets, materials only$200 to $8,000

    HomeAdvisor puts garage-organization labor at $55 to $75 per hour, with a three- to four-hour minimum for basic jobs. Fixr notes that some companies charge around $100 for the site visit and proposal.

  • What drives the total

    • Cabinet count, size and height. Tall runs to the ceiling cost more than a pair of base cabinets, but they store more.
    • Workbench and countertop. Fixr lists custom workbenches at $400 to $1,750 in materials. Our garage cabinet colors and countertops include butcher block, stainless steel, Ebony Star and Milano Quartz tops.
    • Wall and overhead storage. Custom slatwall ($325 to $1,250) and overhead racks ($300 to $1,000) add capacity, in materials alone, per Fixr. See garage accessories.
    • Flooring. Tiles or coatings are priced separately; see why modular flooring suits a garage and garage floor tiles vs. epoxy in Florida.
    • Site conditions. Removing old shelving, reinforcing walls or adding outlets for lighting adds labor.

  • What Florida heat and humidity change

    UF/IFAS Extension notes that Florida is warm and humid, that wood, cotton, wool and leather can decay and develop odors, and that rust can start wherever a protective coating is scratched. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, which is hard to do in a garage that isn't air-conditioned. That makes three features worth paying for:

    • Moisture-resistant surfaces. Our cabinets are wood with a melamine coating that resists moisture, stains and fading.
    • Rust-resistant hardware. Our garage cabinets use stainless steel hardware.
    • Storage off the slab. Wall-mounted cabinets keep belongings off a floor that can get wet when summer rain blows in, and they make it easier to clean underneath. Shelves are rated to 100 lb.

    Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA), so plan a spot for supplies. Our hurricane-season garage storage guide and list of what not to store in a garage cover the details.

  • Garage cabinets near you

    See local garage storage pages for Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Weston and Davie. Every project starts with a free in-home design consultation: the designer measures, builds a 3D design with you and then gives a written quote.

Frequently asked questions

How much do custom garage cabinets cost in 2026?

HomeGuide puts custom garage cabinets at $1,000 to $6,000 or more installed. HomeAdvisor lists complete stock cabinet systems at $2,000 to $6,000 and custom cabinetry from about $200 to more than $10,000. A full system with a workbench, shelving and overhead storage averages $3,500 installed, according to Fixr. Your price depends on cabinet count, size, materials and accessories.

Will garage cabinets hold up to Florida heat and humidity?

They can if the materials are chosen for it. Look for sealed, moisture-resistant cabinet surfaces, rust-resistant hardware and wall mounting that keeps the boxes off a damp slab. Closet Décor & More's garage cabinets are wood with a melamine coating that resists moisture, stains and fading, with stainless steel hardware. Keep paper and fabric in closed cabinets or sealed bins.

Should garage cabinets be wall-mounted or floor-standing?

Both have a place. Wall-mounted cabinets keep stored items and the cabinet bottoms off the floor, which helps when rain blows in, and they make cleaning underneath easier. Base cabinets work well under a workbench. Many garages combine the two, with base cabinets under a work surface and wall cabinets above. You can compare both layouts in the 3D design.

How long does garage cabinet installation take?

It depends on how many cabinets you're adding and what has to come out first. The estimate earlier in this post is an hour or two per cabinet, and HomeAdvisor says garage-organization pros typically book at least a three- to four-hour block. Installation usually follows the design by a few weeks, and the installers can remove old shelving.

Can I finance garage cabinets?

Yes. Promotional financing through Synchrony is available, subject to credit approval. The financing page lists current terms. Mention it at your consultation so the designer can plan the garage around a monthly budget as well as a total.

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