Not every service is the right fit for every contractor or entrepreneur. But when it comes to garage storage—luxury cabinets and slatwall—the opportunity is big. The question is: does it fit your business model?
Take this quick quiz to see if garage storage installation makes sense for you.
1. Do you already work in home improvement or remodeling?
- Yes: Garage storage is a natural upsell. If you install floors, paint, remodel, or do other home services, adding cabinets and slatwall gives you a higher-ticket service for the same customer base.
- No: You can still succeed. Many first-time business owners launch with garage storage as their primary service because the margins are high and the overhead is low.
2. Do you want high margins without heavy overhead?
- Yes: Cabinets and slatwall are delivered as pre-assembled or easy-to-install systems, meaning no warehouse or inventory is required. That keeps costs down while revenue per job stays strong.
- No: If your model depends on volume at razor-thin margins, garage storage may not be the best match.
3. Can you or your crew handle light-to-moderate installs?
- Yes: Perfect. Garage storage installs typically take a day or less and use tools most crews already own.
- No: You can still succeed by hiring or partnering with installers. The training curve is short and manageable.
4. Do you want to expand your customer offerings?
- Yes: If you’re already offering coatings, remodeling, or other home upgrades, garage storage completes the package and increases average job value.
- No: If you prefer to stay specialized, storage may not be a priority. But keep in mind—it’s often the difference-maker that wins bids.
5. Do you value supplier support and ready-made marketing tools?
- Yes: With Higgins Distribution, you’ll have access to product training, sales resources, and dealer support designed to set you up for success.
- No: If you’d rather go it alone, you’ll need to build all sales, marketing, and training processes from scratch.
Scoring Your Fit
- Mostly Yes answers? You’re an excellent candidate. Garage storage will help you grow revenue and offer a more complete solution to clients.
- A mix of Yes and No? You may need to evaluate your resources or goals, but the model can still work if margins and support appeal to you.
- Mostly No answers? Garage storage may not align with your current direction—but the market will still grow with or without you.
Bottom Line
Garage storage installation is one of the rare opportunities in home improvement where margins are high, startup costs are low, and customer demand is only increasing. Whether you’re expanding a service line or launching something new, the real question isn’t if there’s a market. It’s whether you’re ready to capture it.
