Home office desk assembly in Exeter
Professional home office desk 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 desk assembled solid and level with cable management sorted. Whether it's a simple writing desk or complex L-shaped workstation - built properly, positioned right, ready to work.
Your Office Desk Isn't Furniture, It's Your Workplace
You're going to spend 40+ hours a week at this desk. It needs to be rock solid, level, and functional - not wonky because you rushed the flatpack instructions after work. Get it built properly once, use it comfortably for years.
💡 Pro tip: Position your desk so windows are to your side, not behind you (creates screen glare) or in front (backlit on video calls). Side lighting is ideal.
Professional Assembly vs DIY
Here's why people call me after attempting desk assembly themselves:
| ✅ Built Properly | ❌ DIY Wobble |
|---|---|
| Level, stable, no rocking | Wobbles when you type |
| Drawers run smoothly | Catch and bind |
| Cable management planned | Wires trailing everywhere |
| Squared up correctly | Slightly twisted frame |
What's Included
🔧 Full Assembly
- All components identified and checked
- Frame built square and stable
- Drawers/mechanisms fitted and tested
- Hardware tightened to correct torque
📦 Setup & Positioning
- Desk positioned where you need it
- Levelled on your floor
- Cable grommets aligned (if fitted)
- Ready to load up and work
Pricing Guide
| Desk Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple writing desk | Under 1 hr | £60 |
| Desk with drawers | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Corner/L-shaped desk | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Complex workstation | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For
✅ WFH setups - proper desk for full-time home working
✅ IKEA delivery - let them deliver, I'll build
✅ Complex desks - corner units, cable management systems
✅ No patience - just want to work, not wrestle with flatpack
Why Choose Us for Home office desk assembly in Exeter?
Built square and level, no wobbling
All cable management holes positioned
Drawers and mechanisms working smoothly
Positioned where you need it
What to Expect
Step 1: Unpack & Check
Open boxes, identify all parts against instructions, check nothing's missing or damaged before starting.
Step 2: Build Frame
Assemble main desk structure making sure it's perfectly square - this determines how stable the whole desk will be.
Step 3: Add Components
Fit drawers, cable trays, keyboard shelves, monitor stands - whatever your desk has. Test everything works smoothly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Tackling desk assembly yourself? Here's what to know:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Electric screwdriver (saves ages)
- Allen keys (usually included)
- Rubber mallet (for persuading joints)
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
📐 Building it square
- Lay out all parts and group them logically
- Follow instructions but don't fully tighten initially
- Get frame together loosely
- Check it's square (measure diagonals - should match)
- NOW tighten everything properly
- Re-check level before adding weight
💡 Cable management during build
- Work out where your computer/monitor will sit
- Route cables BEFORE fixing the desk to wall
- Use cable trays under the desk surface
- Drill grommets before final assembly if needed
- Leave slack for future changes
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Tightening everything immediately (can't square it up later)
- Not checking instructions (easy to mix up similar parts)
- Building where it lands, not where it'll live (too heavy to move after)
- Ignoring wonky floors (use shims under legs to level)
💡 Pro trick: Take photos of each major step. If something goes wrong or you need to partially disassemble later, you'll know exactly how it went together. Also helpful if you move house and need to rebuild.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Full office setup? Get desk assembly alongside drawer units, shelving, cable management, and monitor mounting - complete workspace in one visit.
IKEA delivery? They'll drop it off and disappear. I can meet the delivery and build it the same day if you're at work. Just arrange access and I'll sort the rest.
Moving house and taking the desk? If you've still got instructions, I can disassemble for moving and reassemble at the other end. Much easier than trying to move it whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What office desks do you assemble?
Any flatpack - IKEA, Argos, Wayfair, Amazon Basics, whatever you've bought. Simple writing desks, corner desks, L-shaped workstations, desks with drawers and cable management - doesn't matter. If it comes in a box with instructions, I can build it.
How long does desk assembly actually take?
Simple desk - under an hour. IKEA Malm or similar. Desk with drawers and cable management - 1.5 hours. L-shaped or corner desks with storage - 2-2.5 hours. Complex ones with loads of parts take longer.
Can you position it and sort cable management at the same time?
Yes - that's half the point. I'll position the desk where you want it, drill cable grommets if needed, route your monitor and computer cables neatly, and get everything set up ready to work. Much easier to do during assembly than afterwards.
What if parts are missing or damaged?
Happens more than you'd think. I'll identify what's missing/broken and let you know immediately. You can usually get replacement parts from the manufacturer. If it's minor, I might be able to work around it or source the bits locally.
Will you take away the packaging?
I'll break down the boxes flat and bag up the polystyrene, but you'll need to dispose of it yourself (or I can for an extra charge). Most people put flatpack cardboard in recycling the next week - it's bulky but straightforward.
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