What GarageTek does

GarageTek, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated home-services company founded in 2000 by Marc and Michele Shuman that designs and installs custom garage organization systems for residential and select commercial customers. The company built and leads the professional garage organization category, operating from its Old Bethpage, New York headquarters and serving the Tri-State region (Long Island, Westchester County NY, Fairfield County CT, and Northern/LBI NJ), with extended reach through a DIY e-commerce channel.

The core offering is an integrated garage system anchored by the patented TekPanel wall system (US Patent 5,819,490 plus multiple design patents) — a strength-certified, Class A fire-rated slotted wall panel — combined with ProTek/RibTrax Pro modular polypropylene flooring, steel cabinets and shelving, ceiling storage racks, workbenches, and a proprietary accessory ecosystem held together by full-length mounting brackets rated at 4x published load capacity. Sales is consultative: free in-home design consultations using proprietary GarageVision CAD software that produces photorealistic previews, followed by employed installation teams that typically complete projects in 1-2 days. A parallel DIY line, 'GarageTek In a Box,' is sold through the company website and Amazon.

The revenue model is one-time project revenue across three streams: fully installed garage systems (premium, all-inclusive pricing), DIY self-install kits, and individual accessories/components. Premium installed projects range from a few thousand dollars to $7,000+ for higher-end SignatureLine cabinet packages; SignatureLine Series was launched in 2023. Customers are predominantly residential homeowners with segmented exposure to multi-purpose home storage (basements, mud rooms, laundry) and small commercial/property-management accounts; tens of thousands of installations have been completed over 25 years and the company reports a 96% customer referral rate.

Name

GarageTek

Legal name

GarageTek, Inc.

Website

https://garagetek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GarageTek designs, manufactures, and professionally installs patented custom garage organization systems (TekPanel walls, modular flooring, cabinets, shelving, and overhead storage) for residential homeowners in the US Tri-State region, with a parallel DIY e-commerce channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garage Storage & Organization Systems

NAICS

Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing (337126), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage, Basement, Attic & Utility Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garage, Basement & Attic Organization (HSAFAAAD), Garage, Basement & Utility Storage Retail (Workbenches, Cabinets, Heavy-Duty Storage) (CRAIAJAH), Garage Organization & Storage Layouts (HSAFADAA)

Keywords

• Garage storage systems
• Modular wall organization
• Custom garage cabinets
• Interlocking garage flooring
• Professional garage installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Bethpage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Installed Garage Systems: Full-service professional installation of complete garage transformation systems including design consultation, custom system design, all materials and accessories, and professional installation. This is the premium, turnkey offering where GarageTek manages the entire process from concept to completion. Pricing is all-inclusive and determined based on system size, materials, and accessories selected.
2. GarageTek In a Box (DIY): Self-install option sold through e-commerce channels including Amazon and the company's own online store. Targets more accessible, self-directed projects as an alternative to the full-service professional installation.
3. Accessories and Components: Individual accessories, replacement parts, and components sold separately. Items include hooks, brackets, shelves, baskets, specialty storage units, trim pieces, and flooring tiles. Available through the online shop for enhancing existing systems or completing installations.
4. Design Consultation Services: Free in-home design consultation service included as part of the installed systems offering. The consultation includes space evaluation, needs assessment, interactive design process with GarageVision software, and photorealistic renderings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GarageTek designs, manufactures, and professionally installs complete modular garage organization systems combining patented TekPanel wall paneling, ProTek/RibTrax modular flooring, steel cabinets, shelving, workbenches, overhead storage, and wall accessories. Customers receive a free in-home design consultation supported by proprietary GarageVision software that produces photorealistic renderings, followed by full installation typically completed in 1–2 days. A DIY self-install line, "GarageTek In a Box," extends the brand nationally via e-commerce.

Product overview

GarageTek offers a fully integrated modular garage organization system built around several core components that work together: TekPanel (patented slotted wall paneling system), ProTek/RibTrax Pro modular flooring, steel cabinets and shelving, workbenches with butcher-block options, ceiling storage racks, and a comprehensive ecosystem of wall-mounted accessories. The SignatureLine Series represents a premium metal cabinet and workbench sub-brand. GarageTek provides both professionally installed complete garage transformations and DIY solutions through the GarageTek In a Box program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SignatureLine Series: Premium metal cabinet and workbench product line offering industrial steel construction with powder-coated finish. Includes metal cabinets, 3-drawer tool chests, and butcher block tops.
• ProTek Modular Floor
• TekPanel

Products and services

• TekPanel Wall System Patented waterproof, bugproof, strength-certified, Class A fire-rated slotted wall paneling that serves as the structural backbone for the entire garage organization system, enabling all accessories to lock into the panel and be repositioned flexibly over the lifetime of the garage.
• ProTek Modular Floor Modular interlocking floor tile system made from 100% virgin polypropylene with six-point connectors, slip-resistant ASTM E303 certified surface (.66 dry / .50 wet), ASTM E648 Class 1 fire rating (.66 watts/cm2), and elevated design allowing airflow to prevent mildew. Supports over 200 psi load capacity.
• RibTrax Pro Modular Floor Perforated polypropylene copolymer modular floor tile (.75 inches above subsurface) with a 6-point interlocking design and custom-engineered channeling that drains water and fluids without puddling. Non-puddling, slip-resistant, and easier to install and maintain than epoxy.
• SignatureLine Series Premium metal cabinet and workbench sub-brand featuring powder-coated steel construction with black matte finish and grey gloss doors, including full-size and mid-size cabinets, 3-drawer tool chests, and butcher block tops.
• Garage Cabinets Steel garage cabinets with lockable doors, available in full-size and mid-size configurations, featuring load-tested brackets and full-length mounting systems for secure installation.
• Garage Shelving Heavy-duty steel shelving components in various styles and lengths, with weight-rated capacity and commercial powder coating for rust resistance, optimized for maximum storage potential.
• Workbenches Floor-based and wall-mount workbenches with butcher-block tops, tool chest combinations, and integrated storage options, including fold-down table brackets and various workstation configurations.
• Ceiling Storage Racks Heavy-gauge steel overhead storage racks with adjustable height from 22 to 40 inches, tested to support 300-650 lbs depending on configuration, designed to mount across two ceiling joists for maximum stability.
• Wall Organization Accessories Accessories compatible with TekPanel including Giant Hang-All Brackets, HD Hang-All Brackets, Hook Paks, baskets, bins, golf centers, hat and coat racks, tool holders, and slatwall brackets, sold individually through the online shop.
• GarageTek In a Box (DIY Kit) Self-install DIY version of the GarageTek organization system sold through e-commerce channels including the company's online store and Amazon, designed for accessible, self-directed projects as an alternative to professional installation.
• Design Consultation Service Free in-home design consultation included with installed systems, covering space evaluation, needs assessment, interactive design with GarageVision software, and photorealistic renderings of the finished garage.
• Complete Installation Service Full-service professional installation of the complete garage system by employed, trained GarageTek craftspeople, typically completed in 1-2 days, with all-inclusive pricing and limited lifetime warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of customers recommend GarageTek to friends and family
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Home Safety CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarageTek has teamed up with the National Home Safety Council to provide garage safety information to consumers. Together they provide garage safety resources and checklists to help reduce the risk of serious injury in garages. This partnership aligns with GarageTek's commitment to safety as a cornerstone of every element of their storage system.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NewAge Products: Direct-to-consumer manufacturer and retailer of steel cabinets, garage organization, and home storage. Overlaps with GarageTek on product (cabinets, workbenches, flooring) but competes primarily on price and e-commerce convenience rather than turnkey professional installation.
• Monkey Bars Storage: National garage and home organization franchise specializing in overhead storage racks, shelving, and custom organization systems. Competes directly with GarageTek on the install and product side in many U.S. markets.
• Tailored Living: PremierGarage-branded franchise that designs and installs custom garage organization systems. Operates with a similar in-home consultation and professional installation model, but uses a franchise network to scale beyond a single geography.
• Garage Living: Premium direct-to-consumer garage organization company that designs, manufactures, and professionally installs custom garage interiors. Closest head-to-head competitor to GarageTek in the high-end, full-service install segment.
• RaceDeck: Leading manufacturer of modular interlocking garage flooring tiles. Directly comparable to GarageTek's ProTek and RibTrax Pro flooring product lines, with a focus on the DIY/prosumer market through dealers and e-commerce.
• Swisstrax: Premium modular polypropylene garage and event flooring brand. Direct peer to GarageTek's flooring category, with comparable engineering, slip-resistance certifications, and pricing positioning.

Emerging players

• California Closets: Premium home organization company specializing in custom closets, but expanding into garages, pantries, and other spaces. Comparable in business model — in-home design consultation, custom manufacturing, and professional installation — to GarageTek's turnkey approach.

Broad incumbents

• ClosetMaid (Emerson): Emerson-owned home organization brand selling modular shelving and storage systems through big-box retail. Competes at the lower end of the home organization category that GarageTek also addresses, but through retail/DIY rather than professional install.
• Gladiator (Whirlpool): Whirlpool-owned garage organization brand offering modular cabinets, flooring, and accessories sold through Home Depot and other mass retailers. A scaled incumbent competing in the same product category as GarageTek, but on a mass-market price-point and retail model rather than custom install.
• The Container Store: National specialty retailer of storage and organization products including closet and garage solutions (e.g., Elfa system). Provides comparable custom storage and installation services at retail scale, occupying an adjacent position to GarageTek's premium home organization niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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