Custom closet questions for Matthews.

The layout, the products and the installation scope. Ask for optional accessories and preparation work to be listed on their own lines so you can weigh each one.

Note what you can reach from the door, how long garments hang at each corner and where you want to stand to see a full outfit.

List what each drawer would hold, open the doors fully to see how far drawers can travel and weigh the items headed for the top shelf.

Photograph it with both cars inside, measure the walkway that remains and mark the water heater, panel and any floor slope.

Measure your tallest containers, note which items are bought in bulk and decide which supplies are for daily meals.

Show where you sit, mark outlets and the window, and record any sloped ceiling that limits cabinet height.

Describe what you fold here, count the shoes and bags that arrive daily and mark the clearance around the washer and dryer.

Ask for the panel, surface, edge and hardware details and set them beside the sample. A color name does not describe how the cabinet is built.

State what must be removed, which fittings stay and how the installer reaches the room. For a garage, include where the cars normally stop. Ask which prep tasks and which trades are included.

Request the care information for the products actually supplied. Finishes that look alike can need different care, and a picture does not identify the product.