Frequently asked closet questions in St. Petersburg.

The plan, the chosen products and the installation scope set the price. Request add-ons and preparation as separate lines so offers can be compared fairly.

List doors and windows that stay, split long from short hanging, count shoes and bags and mark the aisle you want to keep for dressing.

Photograph the opening with the doors fully open, measure the depth and clear width and compare drawer widths with what remains.

Photograph the space in use, list the longest items, note where water has ever reached and mark the utilities that need clear access.

Measure the largest platter and small appliance, decide how much storm reserve you hold and keep daily food at hand height.

Photograph the room with your chair in it, mark the window and outlets and show what a camera sees behind the desk.

List wet and sandy items, note the washer and dryer clearances and say whether a bench is for sitting, for bags or for both.

Ask for the panel, surface, edge and hardware list and compare it with the sample. A color name tells you nothing about construction.

Say what has to be removed, which fittings stay and how the crew gets to the room. For a garage or carport, mention exposure to weather. Ask which preparation jobs and which trades are covered.

Request care guidance for the actual products supplied. Similar-looking finishes may need different care, and a picture does not identify a product.