Flatpack furniture assembly in Exeter
Professional flatpack furniture assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
From £60
Typical Duration
Varies
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional flatpack furniture assembly - any brand, any retailer. IKEA, Argos, Wayfair, Amazon, and everything else. Assembled properly with the right tools, positioned where you want it.
Skip the Weekend Frustration
Everyone's got flatpack stories - the weekend that vanished, the leftover bolts nobody can explain, the door that's never quite closed right since. Flatpack furniture is designed to be assembled at home, but that doesn't mean it's easy.
💡 Time matters. A wardrobe that takes you a full day takes me two hours. No learning curve, no re-reading instructions - your weekend stays free.
The Professional Difference
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Drawers glide smoothly | Stick and catch |
| Doors close flush | Gap or won't shut |
| Rock-solid structure | Wobbles when touched |
| No leftover parts | Mystery bolts remain |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Parts inventory and damage check |
| Build | Methodical assembly with proper tools |
| Level | Adjusted for your floor |
| Anchor | Wall fixing if needed |
| Position | Placed where you want it |
📦 I Assemble Everything
- Wardrobes and beds
- Bookcases and TV units
- Desks and office furniture
- Dining sets and kitchen units
- Garden furniture and storage
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple item (bedside, shelf) | Under 1 hr | £60 |
| Medium item (desk, table) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Complex item (wardrobe) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Multiple items | Varies | Quote provided |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ IKEA - The most common, generally well-designed
✅ Argos - Variable quality, usually straightforward
✅ Wayfair - Often needs creative interpretation
✅ Amazon - Huge range of quality levels
Why Choose Us for Flatpack furniture assembly in Exeter?
Any brand, any retailer - if it comes in a flat pack, I can build it
Proper tools for the job - not just the flimsy Allen key in the box
Built correctly first time so it lasts
Positioned where you want it, packaging removed
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Inventory
All boxes checked present and apparently undamaged. Parts inventoried against list. Discuss positioning and wall anchoring needs.
Step 2: Build & Adjust
Methodical build following instructions. Quality checks throughout. Wall anchoring where appropriate. Adjustments for your space.
Step 3: Position & Test
Doors and drawers tested. Final positioning. Packaging removed. Any aftercare advice given.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Electric screwdriver (not the one in the box)
- Phillips and flat head bits
- Allen key set (various sizes)
- Spirit level
- Rubber mallet
📐 Key steps
- Lay out ALL parts before starting
- Read instructions fully first
- Don't fully tighten until frame complete
- Check square before final tightening
- Wall anchor tall furniture
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Tightening before alignment is checked
- Putting panels wrong way round
- Over-tightening cam locks
- Skipping wall anchoring
💡 Pro trick: When bolts seem to strip, you've probably cross-threaded them. Back out completely and start again straight. Forcing it just makes things worse.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Don't open boxes until assembly day - retailers are much easier to deal with on returns or missing parts if packaging is intact.
Maximising value:
- Multiple items in one visit is more efficient
- Have everything delivered before booking
- Clear the room for faster work
- Know where you want items positioned
Wall anchoring:
- Tall furniture should be anchored (especially with children)
- I carry various fixings for different wall types
- It's a safety issue, not optional for wardrobes
Frequently Asked Questions
What retailers do you cover?
All of them - IKEA, Argos, Wayfair, Amazon, Dunelm, John Lewis, Made.com, Habitat, B&Q. The process is the same regardless of where it came from.
How do you charge for flatpack assembly?
£60 minimum for the first hour, then £50 per hour after. I'll estimate time based on what you've bought and give you a quote upfront.
I've started assembling and got stuck - can you take over?
Yes - happens more often than you'd think. I'll assess where you've got to and whether anything needs redoing. Sometimes partial assembly has gone wrong and needs correcting.
The instructions are missing - can you still build it?
Usually, yes. Most furniture follows common patterns, and I can find instructions online or work it out from experience.
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