Office bookshelf assembly in Exeter
Professional office bookshelf assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£135
Typical Duration
1-2.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Office bookshelf assembled square, stable, and secured to the wall. Professional flatpack assembly so it actually works properly and doesn't wobble.
Because Wonky Bookshelves Look Terrible
Office full of books, files, and equipment but your flatpack bookcase is still in the box? One afternoon of cam locks and confusing diagrams isn't most people's idea of fun. I build it properly while you do literally anything else.
💡 Pro tip: Cheap flatpack bookcases look surprisingly good when they're built properly - square, tight joints, and secured to the wall. It's the wonky DIY builds that scream "cheap furniture."
Why Professional Assembly Matters
Office furniture takes a beating - files going in and out, books being pulled, doors being opened repeatedly. It needs to be built properly from the start.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Square and plumb, shelves level | Twisted, shelves slope |
| All cam locks tight, back panel square | Loose joints, back panel wonky |
| Secured to wall at top | Free-standing tip-over risk |
| Doors aligned and closing smoothly | Gaps between doors, won't stay closed |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Verify all parts present before starting |
| Build | Assemble square and tight following manufacturer specs |
| Secure | Fix to wall if over 1.2m tall (safety requirement) |
| Test | Load a few items to check stability |
📦 You're Left With
- Fully assembled bookcase ready to load
- Secured to wall where appropriate
- Packaging removed and recycled
- Knowing it won't collapse when you fill it
Pricing Guide
| Bookshelf Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small 2-3 shelf unit | 1 hr | £60 |
| Standard 4-5 shelf unit | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Large or wide unit with doors | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| Multiple identical units | +45 mins each after first | +£50 each |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Complex designs with lots of small parts take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Home office setup - professional storage without the hassle
✅ Multiple units - buying several identical bookcases for a whole wall
✅ No time or patience - flatpack isn't your thing
✅ Older property - need proper wall fixing in solid walls or lath-and-plaster
Why Choose Us for Office bookshelf assembly in Exeter?
Built square and stable
Secured to wall where needed
Shelves level and properly supported
No leftover bits and pieces
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Plan
I verify all parts are present, identify any missing bits, and work out the best assembly approach. Packaging unpacked neatly.
Step 2: Build It Square
Following the instructions (because even I use them!), each piece goes together tight and square. Cam locks properly seated, back panel aligned.
Step 3: Secure & Load Test
If it's tall, it gets fixed to the wall. I load a shelf or two to verify stability, adjust if needed, and hand it over ready to use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself? Here's how to get good results:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill/driver (makes cam locks SO much easier)
- Phillips and flat screwdrivers
- Rubber mallet (or hammer with cloth)
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
📐 Building it square
- Work on a flat surface - wonky floor = wonky bookcase
- Don't fully tighten cam locks until the whole thing is together
- Measure diagonals - if they're equal, it's square
- The back panel makes it rigid - make sure it's fitted square
🔩 Assembly tips
- Lay out all parts and check against the parts list FIRST
- Cam locks go in easier if you drill the hole slightly (0.5mm) bigger
- Hand-tighten first, then do a final tightening round when it's square
- Back panel needs to be exactly aligned - this is what keeps it square
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Over-tightening cam locks (they strip out easily in chipboard)
- Not getting it square before tightening fully
- Forcing parts that don't want to go together (usually means you've got the orientation wrong)
- Not securing tall units to the wall - serious tip-over risk
💡 Pro trick: If cam lock holes are slightly stripped or loose, put a tiny drop of PVA wood glue in before inserting. Let it dry and it'll hold much better. Don't use superglue - you'll never get it apart again.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Multiple pieces of furniture? If you're setting up a whole office (desk, bookcase, filing cabinet, etc.), doing it all in one visit saves you money and gets it done faster.
Packaging disposal: I take flatpack packaging away as standard - it's bulky and annoying. One less thing for you to deal with.
Old house floors not level? Common in Exeter's older properties. I build the unit level and true, then use small shims underneath if needed to stop wobbling. You don't want to build it wonky to match your wonky floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is office bookshelf assembly different from just regular shelving?
It's usually freestanding flatpack units rather than wall-mounted shelves - think IKEA Billy bookcases or similar. I build them square, make sure all the cam locks are tight, and secure them to the wall if they're tall (which they should be - tip-over hazard otherwise).
Do you secure them to the wall?
For anything over about 1.2m tall, yes - it's a safety thing. Tall bookcases can tip if you pull on a shelf or if they're loaded unevenly. I use proper wall fixings so they're not going anywhere.
Can you assemble bookcases in older houses with wonky walls?
Yes - that's most of what I deal with in Exeter! I build the unit square and true (not wonky to match your walls), then secure it properly. If there's a gap at the wall, that's what skirting board and architrave are for.
I've got three identical bookcases to build - will that cost three times as much?
No - once I'm set up and familiar with the design, the second and third go much faster. I charge for time, and multiples are always more efficient than doing them on separate days.
What if there are bits missing from the flatpack?
I check the parts against the instructions before starting. If something's missing, I let you know straight away so you can contact the supplier. Often I can work around a couple of missing screws or cam locks with spares I carry.
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