"What's the cost difference between a custom closet system and a big-box or prefab closet system?"
General contractors are often asked this question by homeowners weighing a big-box closet kit against a fully custom system, and the honest answer is that cost depends on complexity, not just square footage. Prefab and big-box systems are cheaper up front, generally three hundred to eight hundred dollars per closet, but they use standard modules that rarely fit odd angles, bulkheads, or ceiling height changes common in South Florida homes. Custom closets start around five hundred fifty dollars for a straightforward reach-in and scale up based on finish level, melamine versus real wood veneer, drawer count, LED lighting, and hardware selections. Because each unit is measured and built to the actual room, there is little to no on-site modification, which saves labor hours during installation and avoids the shimming and trimming that prefab systems often require on walk-in builds and primary suite closets alike.
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