Thinking about launching a garage cabinet business but not sure whether to start with pre-designed kits or custom layouts?
It’s a smart question—and one we hear often from new dealers. At Higgins Distribution, you don’t have to choose one or the other. Our cabinet line is designed to support both turnkey simplicity and tailored flexibility.
Let’s break it down.
What Are Cabinet Kits?
Cabinet kits are pre-configured groupings of our most popular cabinet styles—designed to fit standard garage layouts like 10-foot back walls, L-shaped corners, or workbench nooks.
At Higgins Distribution, we offer 10 curated kits based on real garage designs and customer demand. Each one is made up of our same premium-grade cabinet components—just bundled together for quick quoting and easy installation.
Why Dealers Love Starting with Kits:
- Fast Quotes: Each kit has pre-set pricing, which means less time quoting and more time closing jobs.
- Simpler Sales: Kits give customers a visual starting point, helping them feel confident about their purchase.
- Streamlined Installs: Pre-planned designs mean fewer surprises during installation.
- Great for Marketing: They photograph beautifully, are easy to promote, and look impressive on your website or social media.
- Higher Margins: When you can quote, sell, and install faster, your profitability per job goes up.
What About Custom Layouts?
You’re not limited to kits. All of our cabinet kits are made from individual components—available for dealers to order separately and build out custom configurations as needed.
This is perfect for:
- Irregular Garage Layouts: Not every customer has a cookie-cutter space. Custom designs help you serve more homeowners.
- Larger Projects: Custom layouts allow you to sell more cabinets and accessories per job.
- Brand Differentiation: Offering both standard and tailored solutions positions you as a full-service garage cabinet provider.
What’s the Best Approach for New Dealers?
Either works and are available to you as a Higgins dealer, but we do recommend starting with kits. They’re faster to quote, easier to sell, and ideal for building your confidence early on. As you grow, offering custom layouts using our individual cabinet components gives you room to expand and upsell.
And you’re never alone in the process. Your dealer portal gives you access to pricing calculators, cabinet specs, and sales tools to make both kits and custom orders simple.
With Higgins Distribution, you can build a business your way—starting with what’s easy, growing into what’s scalable.
Want to learn more about how our products and dealer support make starting simple? Reach out to our team today.
