Standing desk assembly in Exeter
Professional standing desk assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Standing desk assembled properly with height adjustment set up, cable management sorted, and everything tested at all positions. Electric or manual mechanisms - both done right.
Your Back Will Thank You
Sitting all day is rubbish for you. Standing all day is also rubbish. A properly set up standing desk lets you switch between both - which is the sweet spot for productivity and not feeling like crap at the end of the day.
💡 Pro tip: Don't go straight from 8 hours sitting to 8 hours standing. Build up gradually - your legs will complain otherwise!
Why Assembly Matters
Here's the thing: standing desks have moving parts and electrics. A wonky build means wobble at standing height, or worse - a motor that burns out because the frame isn't level.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Moves smoothly at all heights | Sticks or makes grinding noises |
| Desktop stays level when raised | Tips or wobbles at standing height |
| Cables routed neatly through frame | Spaghetti of wires getting pinched |
| Quiet motor operation | Sounds like a coffee grinder |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Build | Frame assembled, motor connected, desktop attached securely |
| Level | Everything squared up and levelled properly |
| Adjust | Set to your ideal sitting/standing heights, test full range |
| Tidy | Cable management sorted - power and peripherals |
📦 You're Left With
- Fully functional standing desk
- Cables managed neatly
- Height positions set for you
- Packaging flattened for your bin
Pricing Guide
| Desk Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Manual crank desk | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| Electric single motor | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
| Electric dual motor | 3-3.5 hrs | £160-£185 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Large or complex desks may take longer.
Perfect For Your Setup If...
✅ Home office - work from home without wrecking your back
✅ Health issues - standing helps with back pain for many people
✅ Productivity - switching positions keeps you focused
✅ Hot desk - multiple users can adjust to their height
Why Choose Us for Standing desk assembly in Exeter?
Electric or manual height mechanisms set up correctly
Cable management sorted out neatly
Adjusted to perfect heights for sitting and standing
Desktop level and stable at all positions
What to Expect
Step 1: Frame Assembly
All the base components go together - legs, crossbeams, motor unit. This bit needs to be square and level or everything else is compromised.
Step 2: Desktop Attachment
Desktop gets fixed to the frame securely. Any cable grommets or management clips get fitted now.
Step 3: Setup & Test
Height mechanism tested through full range. Adjusted to your ideal sitting and standing positions. Cable management sorted so nothing gets pinched when the desk moves.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself? Here's how to avoid the common pitfalls:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Allen keys (usually supplied)
- Adjustable spanner
- Spirit level
- Screwdriver
- Cable ties or velcro straps
- Someone to help lift the desktop
📏 Getting it level
- Assemble frame completely before attaching desktop
- Use a spirit level on the frame - adjust feet if needed
- Don't fully tighten everything until you've checked it's square
- Desktop must be centred on the frame for balance
⚡ Electric desk tips
- Connect motor cables carefully - they're keyed but easy to force wrong
- Route power cable with enough slack for full height range
- Test motor BEFORE attaching desktop - easier to fix issues
- Keep motor control box accessible but out of sight
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Overtightening bolts - you'll strip the threads
- Skipping the levelling - desk wobbles at standing height
- Cables too short or too long - get pinched or look messy
- Not reading weight limits - overloading causes motor failure
💡 Pro trick: Before final assembly, lay out all parts and check against the instructions. Standing desks have lots of similar-looking parts that aren't interchangeable. Saves you undoing stuff later.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🖥️ Monitor setup? If you want monitor arms fitted too, let me know - we can do it all in one visit while the desk's being built.
Got multiple desks to build? Offices or multiple home workers - I can do a batch booking and you'll save on the per-desk time.
Exeter's older properties? Wonky floors are standard around here. I'll level your desk properly regardless of whether your floor is level (it won't be).
Frequently Asked Questions
What's involved in standing desk assembly?
More than you'd think! The frame goes together first, then the motor (if electric) gets connected, desktop attached, and everything needs levelling. Cable management is the fiddly bit - getting power cables and computer cables routed neatly through all the moving parts. Takes 2-3 hours typically.
Can you set it to the right height for me?
Absolutely - that's half the point of a standing desk. I'll adjust it to your ideal sitting and standing heights (based on your height and how you work). Electric desks can save presets, which is brilliant if multiple people use it.
Do I need to provide the desk?
Yes - you buy the desk, I build it. Popular brands are IKEA, FlexiSpot, and Fully. They all come flat-packed and the instructions vary wildly in quality, which is where I come in handy.
Will you take the packaging away?
I can break it down flat and leave it by your bins, but I don't take it with me. Standing desks come in enormous boxes - you'll want to check your bin situation before delivery day!
How long does a standing desk last?
Depends on the brand and how much you use the height adjustment. Good quality electric ones should last 5-10 years. The motor is the weak point - cheaper desks have noisier, less reliable motors. You get what you pay for.
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