Sideboard assembly in Exeter
Professional sideboard assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£110
Typical Duration
1.5-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional sideboard assembly - doors aligned and closing properly, drawers running smoothly, cabinet level and stable. Living room furniture assembled ready to use.
Living Room Essential
Sideboards are living room essentials - storage for glasses, tablecloths, games, photo albums. But they're substantial flat-pack builds with doors, drawers, and backs that all need to work together.
🚪 Details matter. Door alignment and drawer smoothness are what separate "assembled" from "properly assembled".
Why Sideboards Need Care
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Doors aligned | Won't close flush |
| Drawers smooth | Stick and catch |
| Cabinet square | Gaps and wobble |
| Level and stable | Rocks |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Carcass | Built square |
| Drawers | Runners fitted precisely |
| Doors | Hung and aligned |
| Shelves | Positioned |
| Adjust | Fine-tuning mechanisms |
| Position | Placed where wanted |
📦 Types
- Traditional sideboards
- Media units
- TV stands
- Buffet cabinets
- Console tables
Pricing Guide
| Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard sideboard | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Large/complex unit | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Sideboards - Door and drawer work
✅ Media units - Cable management
✅ TV stands - Low profile builds
✅ Matching sets - Multiple pieces efficient
Why Choose Us for Sideboard assembly in Exeter?
Doors aligned and closing properly
Drawers running smooth on their runners
Cabinet level and stable
Ready to fill with your stuff
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Plan
Parts checked, destination room confirmed, assembly space cleared, final position discussed.
Step 2: Build & Adjust
Carcass built square, drawers fitted and adjusted, doors hung and aligned, shelves positioned.
Step 3: Position & Demo
Moved to final position, doors and drawers demonstrated, packaging removed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen keys
- Spirit level
- Rubber mallet
📐 Key steps
- Build carcass perfectly square
- Fit drawer runners level
- Hang doors before adjusting
- Use three-way adjustment
- Test every mechanism
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Carcass not square (doors won't align)
- Drawer runners not parallel
- Skipping adjustment step
- Moving before mechanisms checked
💡 Pro trick: For door alignment, adjust one door perfectly first, then use it as reference for the others. In/out adjustment first, then up/down, then side to side.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Assemble in the room - sideboards are heavy and awkward once built. Getting through doorways can be challenging. Better to assemble where it'll live.
Care:
- Don't overload drawers
- Don't lean on extended drawers
- Check hinges annually
- Dust regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are sideboards tricky?
They combine cabinet construction with doors, drawers, and shelves. Getting doors aligned and drawers smooth takes patience. Heavy tops need two people.
Can you adjust doors that don't close?
Yes - most have three-way adjustment. Getting doors flush and closing correctly is part of proper assembly.
Soft-close drawers - more complex?
Slightly. They need careful alignment or the soft-close doesn't engage. I make sure every drawer closes properly and softly.
Can you position it once built?
Yes - they're heavy once assembled. Positioning where you want it is part of the service.
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