Furniture reassembly after moving in Exeter
Professional furniture reassembly after moving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Furniture rebuilt in your new home after the house move. You focus on unpacking, I'll handle getting beds and wardrobes back together.
Moving Day Is Stressful Enough
The removal van's just left. You've got a house full of boxes and furniture in pieces. Last thing you want to do is spend the evening rebuilding wardrobes when you could be sorting the kitchen.
💡 Pro tip: Book me for the afternoon/evening of your move day. Removal company finishes, I turn up and rebuild while you get on with unpacking. By bedtime, you've actually got beds to sleep in.
Why Book Post-Move Assembly?
Because you're exhausted from moving and you need somewhere to sleep tonight. Simple as that.
| ✅ Professional Rebuild | ❌ DIY After Moving Day |
|---|---|
| Done same day you move in | Spend your first weekend building furniture |
| Built properly while you unpack | Rushed job, wonky results |
| Sleep in a bed tonight | Mattress on the floor for days |
| One less thing to stress about | Add furniture assembly to endless to-do list |
What Gets Rebuilt
🔧 Priority Rebuild Order
| Furniture Type | Why It's Urgent | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | Need somewhere to sleep tonight | 30-45 mins each |
| Wardrobes | Get clothes off boxes and unpacked | 60-90 mins each |
| Desks | Working from home next day | 45-60 mins |
| Bookcases | Get books off the floor | 30-45 mins each |
| Dining table | Somewhere to eat that isn't cardboard boxes | 20-30 mins |
📦 What's Included
- All furniture rebuilt square and solid
- Wardrobes levelled and adjusted
- Beds ready to make up and sleep in
- Everything where you want it in the room
Pricing Guide
| Priority Level | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Just beds (get you through first night) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-85 |
| Beds + one wardrobe | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-135 |
| Full bedroom or two | 3+ hrs | £160+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. I'll prioritize what you need most urgently.
Perfect Timing
✅ Same day as move - beds ready for tonight
✅ Next morning - fresh start, furniture done by lunchtime
✅ Weekend after move - if you're taking time off anyway
Why Choose Us for Furniture reassembly after moving in Exeter?
Sleep in a proper bed tonight
Furniture built while you unpack
Professional assembly, no stress
Works with any removal company
What to Expect
Step 1: Priority Check
Quick chat about what you need most urgently. Beds first usually, then wardrobes, then everything else.
Step 2: Systematic Building
Working through each piece methodically. Everything built square, solid, and properly secured.
Step 3: Positioned & Ready
Each piece positioned where you want it in the room. Tested, adjusted, ready to use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself after moving? Here's how to stay sane:
🔧 Tools to keep accessible
- Cordless drill (charged!)
- Allen keys set
- Screwdrivers
- Spirit level
- Instructions if you've got them
- Label these boxes "TOOLS - OPEN FIRST"
📦 Smart reassembly strategy
- Prioritize: beds first, wardrobes second, everything else later
- Clear a space to work in each room
- Group fixings by furniture piece if possible
- Build beds before making them up
- Don't try to do everything in one go
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes after moving
- Trying to build everything on day one (impossible)
- Not prioritizing what you actually need tonight
- Building furniture in the wrong room then trying to move it
- Losing fixings in the chaos of moving boxes
- Trying to build when you're exhausted
💡 Pro trick: Make up the bed frames loosely first (don't fully tighten). Get them in position in the room, THEN fully tighten. Much easier than trying to shift a fully-built bed frame around.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Multiple jobs needed at new house? Book several things for the same visit - furniture reassembly, curtain poles, pictures hung, shelves fitted. I'm already there, so it's efficient.
Removal company supplied fixings bags? Great. Keep them with the furniture they belong to if you can. If they all got thrown in one box, don't stress - I'll figure it out.
New house in Exeter with uneven floors? Most Victorian and Edwardian houses are. I'll level furniture properly using shims or adjustable feet. Your wardrobes won't rock and doors will close properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book reassembly for my new house?
Best to book as soon as you know your moving date. I can come the same day as your move (once the van's unloaded) or the next day if you prefer. Means you can sleep in a proper bed rather than on a mattress on the floor.
Do you work with removal companies?
Yes - I'm completely independent so I work with any removal company. They deliver and unload, I turn up after to rebuild everything. Just let me know roughly when the van's expected so I can time it right.
What if fixings went missing during the move?
Happens sometimes. I carry common flat-pack fixings with me, so can usually replace anything that's gone walkabout. For specialist parts I can get them from local merchants - you'd just pay the parts cost.
Can you build furniture the removal company dismantled?
Yes, no problem. Might take slightly longer as I'm working it out as I go, but flat-pack furniture is pretty standard. As long as all the parts are there, it'll go back together.
What if I don't know which fixings go with which furniture?
I'll figure it out - most flat-pack uses similar fixings and I can identify what goes where. Worth keeping fixings bags with the furniture they came from if possible, but not the end of the world if they got mixed up.
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