What goes wrong with garage storage if you wait
Everything on the floor
Without shelving, the floor becomes the storage, and the garage fills up again quickly.
Damp, damaged belongings
Boxes on a cold concrete floor soak up moisture and grow mould.
Unsafe shelving
Freestanding shelves that are not anchored can tip, especially in an earthquake.
Wasted wall and ceiling space
Most garages have plenty of unused wall and overhead space.
Common jobs we take on
- Garage shelving units
- Wall storage rails and hooks
- Overhead ceiling racks
- Bike and tool storage
How Lower Mainland weather affects garage storage
Lower Mainland garages are often cool and damp through the winter, and concrete floors stay cold. Keeping belongings off the floor on shelving and in sealed bins protects them from moisture and mould.
Because BC is in an active earthquake zone, tall shelving units should be anchored to the wall and heavy items kept on lower shelves.
Warning signs to watch for
- Boxes and gear stacked on the floor
- Tools and equipment that are hard to find
- Freestanding shelves that wobble
- No room to park after a cleanout
- Unused wall or ceiling space
Maintenance tips
- Keep heavy items on lower shelves
- Use sealed plastic bins in damp garages
- Anchor tall shelving to the wall
- Do not overload overhead racks
- Do a quick tidy each season
How G2 Home Services handles garage storage
We plan the layout with you, then install heavy duty wall shelving into studs, hooks for bikes and tools, and overhead racks where the ceiling allows. Tall units are anchored for earthquake safety. We often install storage right after a garage cleanout.
Every job is backed by our written promise: a locked-in price before we start, we redo anything you are not happy with, and a one-year workmanship guarantee.
Garage Storage & Shelving Installation near you
We are based in Coquitlam and take on these jobs across the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore. Got other small jobs too? Add them to the list and we will do them in the same visit. See small jobs & odd jobs.
Garage Storage & Shelving Installation: frequently asked questions
Can you install overhead garage storage?
Yes. We install ceiling racks anchored into the framing, sized for your garage and the weight you plan to store.
Can you build custom garage shelving?
Yes. We build sturdy custom shelving from lumber and plywood to fit your space.
Do you install bike hooks and tool racks?
Yes. We install hooks, rails and tool storage anchored into studs.
