Really this quote is crazy shelving and even if you put in some pull out shelves this would not cost any way near this quote.

thanks, patricia. that's what i was thinking. i wonder how much this normally would cost including labor and materials.

@ ppf, what about labor coast?

Buy shelves from a store and DIY -- labor is free. Simple shelves done by a handyman or carpenter, half day job, $250 labor.

Fancy shelves with accessories -- lots more.

Amy - did you convert? I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Got pix??

I just did it myself in less than a full weekend (took time off for the gym, making dinners, reading the Sunday paper, etc.) Check out Ikea or Amazon for bookcases or storage towers, then use basic building skills (seriously basic if I can do them) to create the closet of your dreams. Make sure, when getting the bookcase/storage system that the shelves can be adjusted and that they will hold the weight you need. Here's one that I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CJUPCSY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, consider adding even more storage by installing an Elfa system on the closet door. Again, really basic skills needed (hard to call them skills) and the little bins are amazing at holding a lot of stuff in an easy to see way. Elfa's on sale for another week at the Container Store.

FYI, I'm a 56 yr old, short female and if I can do this, you can! Tools needed: level, drill (with a bit for screws), pencil, drywall anchors, screws and paint. You can get your boards pre-primed at a store like Lowe's or Home Depot, and they'll cut them to your dimensions for free.

I'm so happy with the end product, and the total cost, including a roller for painting the inside, was less than $150