Garage Overhead Storage in Naperville, IL
We fit overhead storage racks that hang from the ceiling in garages across Naperville, Illinois.
- Quotes in writing
- 21 areas covered
Naperville Epoxy Flooring fits overhead storage racks in garages across Naperville. We look at your ceiling, talk through what you want up there, and send you a written quote before any work starts.
The overhead racks we fit
The overhead racks we fit hang from the ceiling, with a flat deck that holds bins and boxes above the hood of your car. We fix each rack into the wood framing above the ceiling, not just into the drywall.
We plan each rack around your garage door, the door opener and its rail, and the lights, so the door can open all the way without hitting anything. We also leave room to park and walk around the car.
For tools and things you reach for every day, our garage cabinets page covers cabinets that stand on the floor or hang on the wall. If the floor needs a coat too, we coat it first, such as our garage floor epoxy, so nothing is in the way.
What goes up on the rack
We keep the overhead rack for things you only pull down a few times a year, like holiday boxes, camping gear and coolers.
OSHA's rule for storing materials at work says storage must not create a hazard, and that anything stacked in tiers must be stacked, blocked and limited in height so it is stable and won't slide or collapse. That rule is for workplaces, but we plan overhead racks the same way, with bins that sit flat and are not piled too high.
Keeping the rack clear of heat and the attic hatch
The U.S. Fire Administration says garage fires tend to spread farther and cause more injuries and dollar loss than fires that start in all other areas of the home. It says to keep things that can burn on shelves away from appliances.
It also says to keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from water heaters and other equipment that gives off heat. If your water heater or furnace is in the garage, we measure that gap before we place a rack.
The U.S. Fire Administration lists a cover for the attic hatch among the things to put in a garage, if your attic opens from the garage. We place racks so they don't block that hatch.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The make and model of each rack, its size, and how many.
- Where each rack goes on the ceiling.
- How each rack is fixed into the framing above the ceiling.
- Whether the floor coating is part of the same job.
- Who takes away the boxes and packing.
- When the work will start and finish.
Questions about garage overhead storage in Naperville
Can you fit a rack above a garage door opener?
Yes, we can, as long as there is room. We measure the gap between the open door, the opener and the ceiling first, and we tell you if a rack won't fit there.
Should I put gas cans or paint on an overhead rack?
The U.S. Fire Administration says to store oil, gasoline, paints, propane and varnishes in a shed away from your home. So we don't plan overhead space for them.
Where can I take old paint when I clear out the garage?
The Illinois EPA says one of its long-term household hazardous waste drop-off sites is in Naperville. It says its collections take items such as paints and thinners, but business wastes are not accepted.
What kind of alarm should go in the garage?
The U.S. Fire Administration says to put a heat alarm in the garage, not a smoke alarm. It says a heat alarm will sound if the temperature rises too high.
How many quotes should I get?
The City of Naperville's guide to building permits suggests getting at least three bids on any project, and never paying for a project in advance.
How much does garage overhead storage cost?
We price your racks once we've looked at the ceiling and you've picked a layout, and you get that quote in writing.
Get a quote for garage overhead storage
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a note about your garage. We'll look at the ceiling, go through rack sizes and where they go with you, and give you a written quote. To see the floors we coat, go to the Naperville Epoxy Flooring home page.
Ready to talk about your epoxy flooring job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.