GARAGE ENVY DIFFERENCE
Dream Garage Specialists
A leader in garage storage and organization, Garage Envy operates in California, Arizona and Oregon through company-owned operations and dealers. Garage Envy's growing line of do-it-yourself products is available for shipment anywhere in the United States.
The Garage Envy system is the most functional, flexible and durable storage system designed solely for the garage. Custom features can accommodate the individual needs and style of every homeowner:
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A patented modular wall system that gets everything off the ground
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Custom cabinets built tough for the garage
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Heavy-duty floor coatings that are dazzling and durable
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Unlimited racking and storage accessories that can be rearranged
There are 65 million garages in the United States. Long considered oversized junk drawers, garages are fast becoming not just respectable areas of the home, but showplaces that are sleek and stylish.
Garage makeovers are the fastest-growing home improvement segment based on the spending priorities of consumers, according to Peachtree Consulting Group.
Garage Envy... Voted "Best Garage Design Company" in the 2007 Los Angeles Organizing Awards, Sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers
| Flooring Companies | Closet Companies | Garage Franchises | Garage Envy | |
| Cabinetry | ||||
| Finishes | N/A | 1 – 3 Standard | 1 – 4 Standard/No Custom | 5 Standard / 50 Custom |
| Options | N/A | N/A | N/A | 328 Cabinet Options |
| Supports | N/A | ½” – ¾” | ¾’ – 1” | 1” Thickness |
| Backing | N/A | None, ¼” or Stretchers | None, ¼” or Stretchers | Full ¾” Backing Standard |
| Hardware | N/A | Wire Pulls or Plastic | Wire Pulls or Plastic | Solid Stainless Steel Standard |
| Guarantee | N/A | 1 – 5 Year | Non-Transfer Lifetime | Lifetime - Transferable |
| Workstations | ||||
| Surfaces | N/A | Laminate Only | Laminate or Wood | Laminate or Wood |
| Thickness | N/A | Under 1” | 1” – 1.5” | 1” – 1.5” |
| Mobility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Rolling Units with Caster |
| Options | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10 Configurations |
| Guarantee | N/A | 1 – 5 Year | N/A | Lifetime - Transferable |
| Flooring | ||||
| Finishes | 1 - 14 Finishes | N/A | 1 – 10 Finishes | 34 Finishes |
| Options | 2 - 3 Lines | N/A | 0 – 3 Lines | 5 Lines / 34 Options |
| Preparation | Acid Etch/Bead Blast | N/A | Acid Etch/Power Wash | Diamond Prep - Standard |
| Durability | Inferior | N/A | Limited | Unmatched in Industry |
| Guarantee | None to 5 Year | N/A | Non-Transfer Limited | Lifetime - Transferable |
| WallScape | ||||
| Design | N/A | N/A | Low Grade, Wood/Grid | ¾” PVC Universal Design |
| Options | N/A | N/A | 0 - 2 | 3 Finishes / Endless Options |
| Durability | N/A | N/A | Low Weight/Moisture | UV Resistant / No Paint Needed |
| Guarantee | N/A | N/A | Non-Transfer Lifetime | Lifetime - Transferable |
| Accessories | ||||
| Options | N/A | N/A | Limited / Proprietary | Endless |
| Design | N/A | N/A | Inferior or Proprietary | Universal |
| Guarantee | N/A | N/A | N/A | Lifetime - Transferable |
| CustomWork | ||||
| License | N/A | N/A | N/A | General Contractors |
| Class | N/A | N/A | N/A | Class B, Lic # 822025 |
| Bonded | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Insured | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Capabilities | N/A | N/A | N/A | Endless |
Protect Yourself. Here are 30 Vital Questions to ask.
1. Are you a licensed contractor? If so, may I see a copy of your license?
Y?___ N?___
2. How long have you been in business? (7-10 years is very good, 1-3 is risky)
Y?___ N?___
3. Does your company have General Liability Insurance? Y?___ N?___
4. Do you carry Workers Compensation? If so may I see a current copy?
Y?___ N?___
5. Do you have the ability to cover me as an “Additional Insured”? Y?___ N?___
6. Is your company bonded in the State of California? Y?___ N?___
7. Registered with the Better Business Bureau? If so, what is your rating?
Y?___ N?___
8. If it is not an A+ rating can I ask why not (unhappy customers)? Y?___ N?___
9. Are you a franchise or a company-owned store? (Franchise is risky)
Y?___ N?___
10. Do you manufacture your own cabinets? (Yes – good, No - risky) Y?___ N?___
11. Do the cabinets have a full ¾” backing or are they hung only on stretchers? Y?___ N?___
12. Do you use acid etching (illegal) when preparing the floor? Y?___ N?___
13. Do you use a vapor sealant when preparing the floor? Y?___ N?___
14. Do you prep the floor with Diamond Grinding and Crack Repair? Y?___ N?___
15. Do you use (GarageGuard™) sealants when preparing the floor? Y?___ N?___
16. What guarantees do your products carry? (Lifetime is preferable) Y?___ N?___
17. Are your guarantees transferable? Y?___ N?___
18. May I see a copy of your guarantee(s)? Y?___ N?___
19. Are your cabinet installers employees (preferable) or outside contractors? Y?___ N?___
20. Are your cabinet installers insured? Y?___ N?___
21. May I see their current insurance policy?Y?___ N?___
22. Do your lead installers speak English?Y?___ N?___
23. May I speak to a reference in my area? Y?___ N?___
24. Do you have a showroom and can I visit it? Y?___ N?___
25. Do you offer custom contracting services (electrical, drywall, and framing)? Y?___ N?___
26. Will anyone be out after the point of sale to verify measurements and
product selection before installation? Y?___ N?___
27. What is your installation lead time? (Within 2-3 weeks is a yes) Y?___ N?___
28. How long will the installation take? (Your time is valuable!) Y?___ N?___
29. Will there be any follow up to make sure I’m satisfied with the product
quality and installation? Y?___ N?___
30. Did you Google the company to see what their customers are saying about them? Y?___ N?___
Customer Satisfaction Index (totals): Yes____ (good) No____ (bad)
Unacceptable (22 of 30 - 75% or less) · Fair (24 of 30 - 80%) · Excellent (30 of 30 – 100%)
Garage Envy ™ - When only 100% Satisfaction will do.
