Long items made easy
Brooms, ladders and tools stand ready without leaning in a corner.
Fit the storageFloor-to-ceiling storage for the long stuff
Tall utility and locker cabinets
Full-height cabinets for brooms, ladders, sports gear and cleaning supplies, with shelves, hooks and lockable doors inside.
- Cabinets
- Fit the storage
- Free estimate
Some of the hardest things to store are tall and awkward: mops, brooms, rakes, shovels, fishing rods, a vacuum. A full-height utility cabinet gives them a home. Behind a single door, a tall unit can hold dozens of long-handled items on hooks and rails.
Locker-style units offer a different approach. They are ideal beside the house door for jackets, helmets and sports bags, with ventilation for gear that needs to dry. Combine the two for a drop zone that keeps the family organized.
You may need this if
- Brooms and rakes lean in a corner
- Sports gear lands in a heap by the door
- You need to lock away tools or chemicals
- The family needs a landing zone
From plan to finished.
The steps for tall utility & locker cabinets, in the order they happen.
- 01
List the tall items
We count the long and awkward things that need a home and measure them.
- 02
Choose the configuration
Hooks, rails, shelves or locker partitions are selected based on the list.
- 03
Place the units
Locations are picked for traffic, door swing and reach, often near the entry door and the ends of cabinet runs.
- 04
Install and secure
Tall cabinets are anchored to the structure for stability and doors are aligned.
What you get.
Everything in one place
A single unit can hold a whole category of gear.
Secure and tidy
Lockable doors protect tools and keep things out of sight.
Family drop zone
Lockers give each person a spot for coats, bags and shoes.
Is it right for your garage?
A good fit when
- Families with lots of gear
- Garages with entry doors
- Cleaning and yard tool storage
Worth knowing
- Ceiling height and any overhead door tracks limit the tallest options.
- Wall construction decides how the cabinet is anchored.
Good questions about tall utility & locker cabinets.
Will tall cabinets tip over?
They should always be anchored to the wall. We plan fasteners into studs or masonry for a secure install.
Can they hold a ladder?
Many are designed for it, and we choose door and interior options that accommodate your ladder length.
Are ventilated doors worth it?
For damp gear and helmets, yes. Ventilation helps things dry and reduces odor.
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