Show the whole wall
Include the ceiling, floor, and adjacent corners in your photos. Measure width and height in more than one place.
Built-ins and shelving
Built-ins begin with accurate wall measurements and a clear storage list. Trim, outlets, floor level, and installation access are accounted for before drawings are finalized. Selected projects are accepted based on scope and schedule.
Ask about built-ins and shelving- What to send
- Full-wall photos and rough size
- Build timing
- Confirmed after project review
- Made in
- Maine
Start with a full view of the space
Send a straight-on photo, rough dimensions, and a list of what the furniture needs to hold.
Measure the wall and list the storage
A full view of the wall and rough measurements from more than one point are enough to begin. Those details show whether the work suits the shop before time is spent on detailed drawings.
Wall dimensions, storage, trim, and installation
Built-ins have to meet the room as it actually exists. Wall variation, trim, outlets, floor level, and installation access are part of the design from the beginning.
List what needs to be stored
List the books, records, equipment, display pieces, and closed storage that need a place.
Point out trim and utilities
Show baseboards, crown, outlets, switches, vents, and radiators near the proposed work.
Describe the installation access
Share the town, floor level, stairs, and the clearest path into the room.
What the written proposal covers
The proposal defines the storage layout, dimensions, materials, finish, site preparation, delivery, and installation. The quote follows after those boundaries are clear.
See how commissions work- The agreed dimensions and materials
- The finish and construction details
- The current build window
- Delivery, installation, or freight when needed
Questions about custom built-ins and shelving
What is needed to begin a built-in project?
Start with full-wall photos, rough width and height measurements, the delivery location, and a list of what the finished storage needs to hold.
Are installation details included in the proposal?
Yes. Site access, fitting, delivery, and installation are included when they are part of the agreed project scope.
Plan the wall, storage, and installation
Ask about custom built-ins or shelving
Share full-wall photos, rough measurements from more than one point, and a list of what the finished storage needs to hold.
- What to send
- Rough size, ZIP, and photos
- Typical build time
- 6–10 weeks after approval
- Written quote
- Before any deposit