Wardrobe assembly in Exeter
Professional wardrobe assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional wardrobe assembly - panels built squarely, doors properly aligned, drawers running smoothly. Wall-anchored for safety and ready to fill with clothes.
The Trickiest Flat-Pack
Wardrobes are flat-pack at its most challenging - large panels, heavy doors, complex internal fittings, and the whole thing must be assembled inside your bedroom. Getting a wardrobe properly assembled, with doors that close and drawers that glide, is genuinely skilled work.
🚪 Precision matters. If the carcass isn't square, doors will never align. Problems compound quickly.
Why Wardrobes Are Different
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Carcass perfectly square | Doors won't close |
| Drawers run smooth | Stick and catch |
| Wall-anchored | Safety risk |
| Interior configured | Wasted space |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Carcass | Built square and plumb |
| Internal | Rails, shelves, drawers fitted |
| Doors | Hung and aligned |
| Drawers | Runners adjusted |
| Anchor | Secured to wall |
| Test | Everything working |
📦 Wardrobe Types
- Hinged door wardrobes
- Sliding door wardrobes
- Modular systems (PAX etc)
- Corner wardrobes
- Single wardrobes
Pricing Guide
| Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single wardrobe | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Double hinged doors | 3 hrs | £160 |
| Large/sliding doors | 4 hrs | £210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Hinged door wardrobes - Door alignment sorted
✅ Sliding doors - Level tracks essential
✅ PAX systems - Multiple frames combined
✅ Wall anchoring - Safety included
Why Choose Us for Wardrobe assembly in Exeter?
Doors properly aligned and closing smoothly
Drawers running on runners without sticking
Wall-anchored for safety
Ready to fill with clothes immediately
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Plan
All boxes verified, room cleared sufficiently, wall anchoring discussed, internal configuration confirmed.
Step 2: Build
Carcass built square, internal fittings installed, doors hung and adjusted, drawers fitted and tested, wall anchored.
Step 3: Ready to Fill
Every door demonstrated, every drawer tested, adjustment explained, packaging removed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill
- Phillips bits
- Spirit level
- Allen keys
- Rubber mallet
📐 Key steps
- Assemble IN the bedroom (won't fit through doors)
- Get carcass perfectly square first
- Don't rush door alignment
- Test every drawer position
- ALWAYS wall anchor
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Carcass not square (doors never align)
- Skipping wall anchoring
- Drawers not level on runners
- Rushing adjustments
💡 Pro trick: For door alignment, adjust one door perfectly first, then use it as reference for 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
🛏️ Clear the bedroom - wardrobe panels need to lie flat during assembly. I need floor space to work. The more space, the faster and easier the build.
Before buying:
- Measure room including ceiling height
- Check door clearance
- Consider access for delivery boxes
- Plan internal layout for your clothes
Wall anchoring:
- I carry appropriate fixings
- Works on masonry or stud walls
- Essential with children
- Included in the service
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are wardrobes so tricky?
Size, weight, and complexity. Panels are large and heavy. Must be assembled in the room (won't fit through doors once built). Multiple doors need precise alignment. And they must be wall-anchored to prevent tipping.
Do wardrobes need wall anchoring?
Yes - tall wardrobes can tip forward. Wall straps or L-brackets prevent this. Particularly important with heavy sliding doors or if you have young children. I anchor as standard.
How long does IKEA PAX assembly take?
A single PAX frame takes 1-2 hours. But PAX systems are usually multiple frames - a typical 3-frame setup with doors can take 4-6 hours. I'll estimate based on your configuration.
Sliding doors - more complex?
Yes. Tracks must be perfectly level or doors won't slide properly. The doors are heavy. But properly fitted sliding doors work beautifully and save space.
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