How Much Does Garage Organization Cost in 2025?

Garage Organization Cost Factors

The materials of your storage system or components, the size of your garage, and the scope of your organization project can all impact your final project cost.

Garage Size

At a typical garage size of 360 square feet, organizing a garage costs approximately $4 per square foot. While most pros charge by the hour, your garage size does affect your costs. If you're working with a single-car space, shelving installation costs are usually half or less than the cost of shelving installation for a two- or three-car garage. 

Organizer Component

Storage systems and components range from around $25 to over $2,000, depending on the type of storage element you choose. Larger elements like drawers, cabinets, work benches, and shelving are usually purchased first. This helps you create a system for storing equipment, toolboxes, home boxes, and other items.

Mark out areas you might want to use as a workspace. Remember to leave sections of the wall open if you want to install a slatwall or pegboard for quick tool access. Smaller items like baskets and hooks can be added to organize individual items.

Specialty Organizers

In addition to general organization systems like racks, shelves, and closet organizers, you may want to consider specialty organizers. These are useful for storing gym equipment, bicycles, surfboards, and other athletic items. As these items can often get dirty or wet, storing them in the garage offers a tidy and functional way to keep your space clean.

Location 

The average cost to complete a garage organization project varies according to your location. Prices range from a low of $820 in Oregon to $2,340 in North Carolina.

Project Scope

Garage organization can range from a simple declutter to a full overhaul with deep cleaning and new organizational components. Smaller decluttering projects can range from no cost if you’re doing it all yourself to a few hundred dollars if you hire a professional organizer to help you declutter for several hours.

Larger projects that involve purchasing and installing new organizational components can range from several hundred dollars to a thousand or more. The primary costs are buying organizational elements and hiring pros to install shelving, racks, and other pieces.

Custom vs. Stock

When shopping for new organizational components, you can choose between stock and custom designs. Stock designs are prefabricated models in set sizes, styles, and materials. These are the most affordable choices and come in a range of options to find the right fit for your space. A full stock garage storage system can range from $2,300 to $6,300.

You can hire a professional to design and build a custom storage system. This can be a good fit if your garage is an unusual size or shape, and it’s hard to find stock options that fit. Custom options also offer greater variety, which can be helpful if you want to create a specific look or design storage for certain items. Custom models typically come at a higher price, ranging from $2,900 to $8,200 for a full garage system.

Labor

Average rates for contractors range from $55 to $75 per hour, with a minimum of three to four hours to complete the work. More complex storage systems or custom designs will take longer and increase labor costs.

Budgeting for Garage Organization

Garage organization projects vary in scope—some require professional tools and expertise. However, there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your garage organization on-budget:

• Do your own decluttering: One of the longest parts of most garage organization projects is the decluttering phase. Tackling this yourself (or asking friends and family for help) can save a significant amount on labor costs. Decluttering also helps you choose which items to keep and which to sell or donate, which can reduce the total amount of storage space you’ll need to install.

• Go for stock options: Stock options are more affordable than custom models and come in various designs. Look for end-of-season sales in the fall and winter to find good prices on different stock organizational components.

• Choose durable designs: While some materials, like particle board, may be more affordable upfront, they’re not as durable as metal or wood. If you have heavy items to store, consider investing in long-lasting organizational components so you won’t have to spend money on repairs or new items in a few years.

• Contact multiple pros: Reach out to several garage organization companies in your area to compare quotes and find the right fit for your project.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.