Quick answer
Closet systems from wire shelving to laminate towers get installed level, anchored to studs, and set to fit your clothes. We remove the old pole and shelf, patch the holes, and leave clear floor space where you need it.
Photos to text us for a quote
- The closet, as empty as possible
- Width, depth and height measurements
- The system you bought, or a link
- The current rod and shelf
- The closet door type
What’s included
- Wire shelving
- Laminate organizer kits
- Double rods
- Shelves and shoe racks
- Wardrobes assembled and anchored
- Old shelves removed
What we don’t do
- Wiring hidden inside the wall for TVs or lights; we use paintable cord channels.
- New framing or load-bearing changes.
- Custom cabinetry or new built-ins.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. Closets in older Alhambra houses are often shallow, with plaster walls, so we fasten into studs.
Get a quote in one text
Send photos and measurements of the closet. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Measure
Send width, height and depth.
Not included
Custom built-ins go to a closet company.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to closet door repair, shelf, mirror and picture hanging and furniture assembly, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Closet organizer installation questions from Alhambra homeowners
Can you install a closet kit I bought?
Yes, wire, laminate or wardrobe systems.
Can you add a second rod?
Yes.
Do you assemble IKEA PAX?
Yes, and anchor it to the wall.
How much does closet organizer installation cost?
It depends on the system. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Can you install a closet organizer with drawers?
Yes. Drawer units sit on the floor or hang from a rail; we check that the drawers clear the door frame before mounting.
Which closet organizer systems do you install?
Elfa, IKEA, Rubbermaid, ClosetMaid and store-brand kits. Rail-hung systems are the easiest to adjust later.
Related fixes worth a look
- Closet door repairFix sticking closet doors too.
- Shelf and picture hangingMore shelves on bedroom walls.
- Garage storage installationShelves in the garage.
- Furniture assemblyDressers and wardrobes.
Before you text: our notes on furniture assembly, for anyone booking closet organizer installation.
Repair guides for this job
- Hanging heavy mirrors and art on plaster-and-lath wallsHow to hang mirrors, art and shelves on the plaster-and-lath walls in Alhambra's older homes without cracking them, plus the hardware we use.
- Mounting a TV over a Spanish Revival fireplaceWhat to check before mounting a TV over the plaster or tile fireplace in an older Alhambra home: wall structure, heat, viewing height and wire routing.
- Keeping tall furniture and TVs in place when the ground shakesHow to secure tall furniture, TVs and wall hangings in an older Alhambra home so they stay put in an earthquake, including tips for plaster walls.
- Getting new furniture built and settled in an older houseBefore flat-pack furniture arrives at an older Alhambra house: measuring doors and arches, tall pieces under coved ceilings, sloped floors and anchoring.
Looking for a handyman in Alhambra for more than one job? Send the whole list and we’ll price it together.
We serve Alhambra first, plus Monterey Park, San Gabriel and other nearby cities. Have a question? See the handyman FAQ.