Answers to the questions we hear most about our wooden shelving, delivery and assembly. Can't find your answer? Request a free quote and we'll get back to you.

How long does delivery take?

Standard orders are made to order within 24–36 working hours and then handed to our courier, JKJ Express — smaller orders are often dispatched the same day. After dispatch, delivery usually takes:

• Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand): usually the next business day
• KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West: usually 1–2 business days
• Western Cape (Cape Town, Winelands, Overberg): usually 2 business days
• Garden Route and Eastern Cape: usually 2–3 business days

Outlying towns can take a day or two longer. Large, custom or special orders may take longer to make — we'll confirm the timeline with you.

Where can I buy solid wooden shelving online in South Africa?

Shelf Space sells solid pine wooden shelving and modular storage systems online at shelfspace.co.za, with free delivery and free assembly (in our assembly areas) on orders of R7,999 or more. Under R7,999, delivery is R399 and assembly is R399. Units are modular and shipped flat-packed for easy DIY assembly.

What size shelving unit should I buy?

Our most popular choice is a 2.1 m high × 400 mm deep unit with 1 to 3 bays (each bay is roughly 900 mm wide). 400 mm suits most homes; choose 500–600 mm for garages and large storage tubs, or 300 mm for books and pantries. Because it's modular, you can add bays and shelves later.

What are the best wooden storage shelves for a home office?

Our standard 1-bay pine shelving units (e.g. 2.1 m high × 924 mm wide with 5 shelf levels) are a popular home-office choice — strong enough for books and files, and expandable with extra bays as your space grows.

Do you offer assembly or site visits?

Yes. We assemble your shelving and fasten it securely to the wall. Assembly is free on orders of R7,999 or more (products only), and R399 (normally R798) on smaller orders, in our assembly areas — Gauteng, Cape Town (within 50 km) and Middelburg & Witbank (Mpumalanga). Outside these areas we deliver only, with no assembly. Free on-site consultations are available in the same areas. Book a site visit or quote here, or WhatsApp us to confirm your area.

Do you build and assemble custom wooden shelving in Cape Town?

Yes. Shelf Space offers free on-site consultations and quotes — request yours here and we'll design and fit a custom pine shelving solution for your space.

Floating wooden shelves vs bracket shelves — which should I buy?

Bracket-style modular shelving carries heavier loads and lets you reposition shelf levels, making it ideal for garages, wardrobes and heavy storage. Floating shelves look sleek but suit lighter decorative items. For functional storage, choose bracket shelves.

What is Shelf Space's product range?

We manufacture modular pine shelving systems: from single 1-bay units up to 10-bay systems, 2.1 m to 2.7 m tall with 5 shelf levels, plus workbenches, hooks, rails and shelving accessories — all in quality South African pine.

Are pine shelving units affordable for garage storage?

Yes — our DIY modular pine shelving starts from around R1,000 per bay section, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to fit out a garage with solid wooden shelving, and you can add bays over time.

Do you deliver across South Africa?

Yes — we deliver nationwide across South Africa. Free delivery and free assembly (in our assembly areas) on orders of R7,999 or more. Under R7,999, delivery is R399 and assembly is R399 (normally R798) in our assembly areas. Collection is always free. Modular units are shipped flat-packed with all fixings included and assemble with basic tools.

What material are Shelf Space shelves made from?

Quality solid South African pine, cut and finished for strength and durability, with load-bearing shelves you can reposition across 5 levels on each bay.