Most garages start out as a place to park the car and slowly become the spot where everything else ends up: bikes, paint cans, holiday decorations, lawn equipment and boxes nobody has opened in years. Our garage organization and storage service in Philadelphia helps you take that space back with shelving, cabinets and overhead racks built around how you actually use it.
Home Exchange has been doing residential and commercial renovation work since 1986, and we bring the same planning to a one-day garage job as we do to a full remodel. We show up with the tools and materials, work around your schedule and stand behind our Done Right Promise.
Garage organization and storage in Philadelphia
A garage can be a parking space, a workshop, a home gym or all three. We help you set it up for the way you live.
Storage and organization
- Wall shelving and cabinets to get boxes and supplies off the floor
- Overhead storage racks fastened to ceiling joists for seasonal items
- Bike hooks, tool hangers and slatwall to put vertical space to work
- Bin systems so you can find things without unstacking everything
- Custom workbenches and countertops sized to your space
We can build storage from scratch with our carpentry team for a custom fit, or put together and anchor the system you bought through our assembly service.
Garage door upgrades
A loud, jerky or unreliable opener is more than an annoyance. We install new openers, replace faulty safety sensors and fit new bottom seals and weatherstripping to keep out drafts, water and pests. For entry doors between the house and garage, see our door services.
Ventilation
Garages trap heat, car exhaust and fumes from gasoline, paint and fertilizer. An exhaust or ventilation fan moves that air out and helps control the damp that leads to mold and rust. We will recommend a fan suited to the space and can set it up on a timer or motion sensor. If any part of the wiring requires a licensed electrician, we will tell you before work begins.
Signs it is time to call a pro
You do not need a full makeover to benefit from help. Common reasons homeowners call us include:
- The car has not fit in the garage for months
- Shelves are bowing, or a DIY rack feels loose
- The door lets in daylight, cold air or water along the bottom
- The opener reverses for no reason or stops halfway
- The garage smells of fumes or feels damp long after you have used it
How we plan a garage project
- Walk-through. We look at the space, measure and ask what you need to store and how you use the garage.
- Plan. We suggest a layout that keeps everyday items within reach and puts seasonal things up high, while leaving room for cars and the door track.
- Quote. You get a clear quote covering materials and labor.
- Install. We fasten everything to studs, joists or masonry, test doors and sensors, and clean up when we are done.
What affects the cost
Every garage is different, so price depends on a few things:
- Size of the space and how much storage you want
- Custom-built versus store-bought shelving and cabinets
- Materials, such as plywood, hardwood or metal
- Ceiling height and framing, which affect overhead storage
- Add-ons like an opener, sensors, weatherstripping or a fan
Tips before we arrive
Clearing a path along the walls helps the job go faster. Sort items into keep, donate and toss piles so you know how much storage you really need. Make a note of anything heavy, such as a toolbox or kayak, so we can plan the right anchors and supports.
Why homeowners in Philadelphia and South Jersey choose us
Rowhome garages in Northeast Philly and Port Richmond are often tight, while detached garages in the suburbs and South Jersey tend to have more room but less insulation. We have worked in both and know how to make the most of each.
We are a family-run company listed on Angi as screened and approved, Top Rated and Elite Service. If you also want to finish the space below your house, take a look at our basement services, or request a quote for your garage today.