Basic
$20 – $59 per linear ft
12 in. deep 3/4 in. white melamine shelf boards on twin-slot standards and brackets, iron-on edge tape on fronts

Supply and install wall or closet shelving (boards on brackets/standards or a basic laminate/wire system), per linear ft of shelf, materials and labor.
Install Shelving in New York, New York typically costs $23 to $69 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install shelving.
National average: $20 – $60 per linear ft
$20 – $59 per linear ft
12 in. deep 3/4 in. white melamine shelf boards on twin-slot standards and brackets, iron-on edge tape on fronts
$23 – $69 per linear ft
12 in. deep 3/4 in. white melamine shelf boards on twin-slot standards and brackets, PVC edge-banded fronts
$29 – $87 per linear ft
12 in. deep 3/4 in. oak-look melamine shelf boards on heavy-duty twin-slot standards, PVC edge-banded fronts and ends
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.90 – $30 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.82 – $26 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.64 – $7.92 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.76 – $5.28 | linear ft |
White shelf board resting on blue wall standards and brackets
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Find a pro to do thisHands mounting a twin-slot standard to a wall stud with a screw
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Find a pro to do thisLevel resting on a white melamine shelf board seated on brackets
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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