Chest of drawers assembly in Exeter
Professional chest of drawers assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional chest of drawers assembly - carcases built square, drawers aligned perfectly, and anti-tip safety brackets fitted as standard. Every drawer will glide smoothly from day one.
Drawers That Actually Work
Chests of drawers should be simple, but flat-pack versions catch people out. The common problems are drawers that stick, won't close flush, or a unit that leans to one side.
⚠️ Safety matters. Chest of drawer tip-overs injure thousands of children annually. I fit anti-tip brackets as standard on all tall units.
Why Drawers Go Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Runners perfectly aligned | Drawer catches and sticks |
| Carcase built square | Unit leans, looks wonky |
| Anti-tip bracket fitted | Tipping hazard with children |
| Soft-close adjusted | Slams shut or won't close |
Every drawer problem comes down to assembly technique. I check alignment at every stage.
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Parts check | Full inventory and hardware count |
| Build | Carcase assembled and squared |
| Drawers | Runners aligned, base seated properly |
| Safety | Anti-tip bracket installed |
| Finish | Soft-close adjusted, levellers set |
📦 All Brands Covered
- IKEA Malm, Hemnes, Kullen
- Argos, John Lewis, Next
- Any flat-pack chest of drawers
Pricing Guide
| Chest Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 drawer chest | 1 hr | £60 |
| 5-6 drawer chest | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Tallboy or dresser | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ IKEA Malm - The classic, done right
✅ Tall chests - Anti-tip brackets essential
✅ Matching sets - Build together, save time
✅ Sticky drawers - Fix existing units too
Why Choose Us for Chest of drawers assembly in Exeter?
Drawers aligned so they glide and close flush
Carcase built square - no leaning frames
Wall-secured with anti-tip bracket for safety
Soft-close mechanisms adjusted properly
What to Expect
Step 1: Parts Check
Full inventory, hardware count, confirm final position in room, assess wall for anti-tip bracket.
Step 2: Build & Align
Carcase built square (diagonals checked), runners installed precisely aligned, drawers fitted one by one.
Step 3: Safety & Finish
Anti-tip bracket installed, soft-close adjusted, floor levellers set, all drawers tested.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's how to get drawers right:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen keys (usually supplied)
- Rubber mallet
- Spirit level
- Cordless drill (for wall fixing)
📐 The drawer alignment secret
- Build carcase loosely first
- Check both diagonals - must be identical
- Fit back panel while holding frame square
- Install runners at exactly the same height
- Test each drawer before fitting the next
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Tightening carcase before checking square
- Runner heights not matching
- Forgetting back panel until last (it squares the frame)
- Skipping anti-tip bracket
💡 Pro trick: The back panel is what keeps a chest of drawers square long-term. Fit it before tightening the carcase - it locks the whole frame in shape. Skip this and the unit will twist over time.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
👶 Child safety: Any chest of drawers in a room children access should be wall-fixed. It takes 5 minutes and could save a life.
Loading tips:
- Heavy items (jeans, jumpers) in bottom drawers
- Light items (t-shirts, underwear) higher up
- Distribute weight evenly - don't overload one side
Maintenance:
- Clean runners occasionally for smooth operation
- Check wall fixing annually
- Retighten loose screws if drawers start sticking
Frequently Asked Questions
Do chests of drawers need wall fixing?
Any chest of drawers should be wall-fixed if children have access. Tip-over accidents are a serious risk - a child pulling on a drawer can bring the whole unit down. I fit anti-tip brackets as standard on tall units.
Why do flat-pack drawers always stick?
Almost always an assembly problem. Either the runners aren't level, the carcase isn't square, or the drawer base isn't seated properly. I check alignment at every stage so every drawer glides smoothly.
Can you assemble a matching set?
Yes - bedside tables, chest of drawers, and wardrobes in matching sets are common. Building multiple identical pieces is more efficient since I'm already familiar with the assembly.
My drawers don't close flush - can you fix it?
Usually. Drawers that don't close properly are either misaligned or have the soft-close out of adjustment. Sometimes a fix is quick; sometimes it needs partial dismantling. Worth looking at.
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