Kids wardrobe assembly in Exeter
Professional kids wardrobe assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£135
Typical Duration
1.5-2.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional kids wardrobe assembly - flat-pack wardrobes built correctly with doors that hang straight and drawers that slide smoothly. Always anchored to the wall because children climb.
Wardrobes Need Anchoring
Children's wardrobes aren't just storage - they're climbing frames, door-hanging equipment, and drawer-step ladders according to kids. Built properly and anchored securely, they're safe despite all this.
💡 Pro tip: Position internal rails and shelves at heights your child can reach. They're more likely to put things away if they can actually do it themselves.
Why Professional Assembly Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Square and level | Doors don't close |
| Drawers slide smoothly | Drawers jam |
| Anchored to wall | Tip-over risk |
| Soft-close working | Fingers trapped |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Build | Wardrobe assembled correctly |
| Adjust | Doors and drawers set right |
| Anchor | Secured to wall |
| Check | Everything works smoothly |
📦 You're Left With
- Complete wardrobe
- Doors hang straight
- Drawers slide smooth
- Anchored safely
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kids wardrobe assembly | 1.5-2.5 hrs | £85-£135 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Complex wardrobes with mirrors/drawers take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Nursery preparation - Getting ready for baby
✅ Moving to big-kid room - Upgrading storage
✅ IKEA flat-pack - Save your sanity
✅ Any children's wardrobe - Needs anchoring anyway
Why Choose Us for Kids wardrobe assembly in Exeter?
Properly assembled
Doors hang straight
Anchored to wall
Child-safe
What to Expect
Step 1: Build
Wardrobe assembled square and level following instructions.
Step 2: Adjust
Doors aligned, drawers set to slide smoothly.
Step 3: Anchor
Wardrobe secured to wall to prevent tip-over.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Allen keys (usually supplied)
- Spirit level
- Mallet
- Stud finder (for anchoring)
📐 Key steps
- Lay out all parts and check nothing's missing
- Follow instructions exactly
- Keep everything square as you build
- Adjust doors before anchoring
- Find wall studs for anchor points
- Secure anchor strap/bracket to top of wardrobe
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not keeping panels square during assembly
- Overtightening cam locks
- Skipping the wall anchor
- Doors adjusted wrong (won't close)
💡 Pro trick: Don't fully tighten fixings until the whole frame is together - you need the wiggle room to get everything square before final tightening.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ Anchoring isn't optional - children have died when wardrobes tipped onto them. Even heavy wardrobes tip when a child hangs on an open door.
Popular kids wardrobes:
- IKEA PAX (various sizes)
- STUVA/FRITIDS range
- BUSUNGE (child height)
- Various nursery ranges
Consider also:
- Chest of drawers anchoring
- Bookcase anchoring
- Nursery furniture assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you anchor the wardrobe?
Absolutely - all wardrobes in children's rooms get anchored as standard. Children climb, hang on doors, and use drawers as steps. Anchoring prevents tip-overs.
How do you handle the low rail?
We position rails and shelves at heights your child can actually reach. No point having a wardrobe they can't use independently.
What about soft-close hinges?
If the wardrobe includes them, we fit them correctly. Soft-close prevents finger-trap injuries from slamming doors.
Can you move an existing wardrobe?
If you've already got a wardrobe that needs repositioning, we can move it and re-anchor. Often easier than emptying and doing it yourself.
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