Student furniture assembly in Exeter
Professional student furniture assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£260
Typical Duration
3-5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Full student house furniture assembly. Multiple beds, desks, wardrobes, chairs - all assembled properly and ready for September move-in. Packaging removed.
Five Bedrooms, Five Flatpacks Each
You've bought furniture for your student let. It's all arrived in boxes. Twenty-five flatpacks stacked in the hallway. Students move in next week. Deep breath.
💡 Pro tip: Budget furniture needs careful assembly. Rush it and it'll be wobbly by Christmas. Do it properly and it'll last the full academic year (and beyond).
DIY Assembly vs Professional
| ✅ Professional Job | ❌ DIY Disaster |
|---|---|
| All rooms done in one day | Still going three days later |
| Assembled properly, feels solid | "Why is this wobbly?" |
| Packaging all gone | House full of boxes |
| Ready for move-in | Half-built, half-boxed chaos |
I've done dozens of student houses in Exeter. You want it done fast and done right.
Common Student Furniture
🛏️ Typical Room Setup
| Item | Assembly Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single bed frame | 30-40 mins | Check slats carefully |
| Wardrobe | 30-45 mins | Usually 2-door basic ones |
| Desk | 15-25 mins | Simple designs common |
| Desk chair | 10-15 mins | Office chair or simple seat |
| Chest of drawers | 20-30 mins | If included |
Per room total: About 1.5-2 hours depending on what you're providing.
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bed student house | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| 4-bed student house | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
| 5-bed+ student house | Quote | Depends on furniture amount |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Packaging disposal included.
Perfect For...
✅ New student lets - furnishing from scratch
✅ Furniture refresh - replacing worn-out stuff
✅ Summer prep - ready for September intake
✅ Out-of-area landlords - can't be there to do it yourself
Why Choose Us for Student furniture assembly in Exeter?
Multiple rooms done efficiently
Sturdy assembly for student use
All packaging removed
Ready for move-in day
What to Expect
Step 1: Unbox & Check
Open every box, check for damage or missing parts. Flag any issues before starting assembly. Sort parts by room to work efficiently.
Step 2: Assembly Room-by-Room
Work through each bedroom systematically. Bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, any extras. Check everything's solid and level before moving to next room.
Step 3: Clean & Clear
All packaging bagged up and removed. Furniture in place (or positioned where you want it). House clean and ready for your students.
🔧 DIY Tips
Assembling student furniture yourself? Here's how to do it efficiently:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill/driver (saves hours vs screwdrivers)
- Allen keys (usually supplied but extras help)
- Hammer (rubber mallet ideal)
- Spirit level
- Stanley knife (for packaging)
- Tape measure
📦 Working efficiently
- Unbox everything for one room first
- Check all parts against instructions
- Sort screws/fixings into separate piles
- Assemble bed first (biggest item, sets the room)
- Then wardrobe, then desk, then chair
- Don't overtighten - you'll strip the threads
- Use spirit level on furniture - wonky stuff loosens
⚠️ Common student furniture mistakes
- Not checking parts before starting (find missing bit 90% through)
- Putting backing panels on upside down (easy to do!)
- Overtightening cheap hardware (strips thread, can't be fixed)
- Not using the wall straps (furniture topples easily)
- Assembling in wrong order (bed blocking wardrobe assembly)
💡 Pro trick: Assemble one complete room before starting the next. Means students can move into finished rooms while you're still working. Less chaotic than bits everywhere.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 Timing tip: Book assembly for August. September is mental for student moves in Exeter - furniture delivery slots are rammed, assembly services are booked out. Get ahead of the rush.
Budget furniture reality: IKEA, Argos, and Amazon basics furniture is designed for light domestic use. Five students opening/closing stuff daily is tougher. Assemble it really well initially, and expect to tighten things up or replace some items after year one.
Wall fixing: Student lets legally require furniture over certain heights to be wall-mounted or strapped. Wardrobes especially. I'll do this properly if you want - it's important for safety.
Multiple properties? If you've got several student houses to furnish, book them all together. I can schedule them efficiently through summer and you'll get better value than individual callouts.
Exeter University area? I know the St James, Pennsylvania, and city center student areas well. Parking's a nightmare but I work around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms can you do in one visit?
Usually 3-5 bedrooms in a day, depending on what's going in each room. Standard student setup (bed, desk, chair, wardrobe) per room takes about an hour each. More if there's loads of extra furniture.
Do you assemble the cheap flatpack stuff or proper furniture?
Both. I know student lets usually mean budget furniture - Argos, IKEA, Amazon basics. It all goes together the same way. The cheaper stuff just needs a bit more care so it doesn't fall apart in year two.
What if furniture arrives damaged or with missing parts?
I check everything before starting. If bits are missing or damaged, I'll tell you straight away so you can sort returns/replacements before I start. No point half-assembling stuff that's going back.
Can you do this during the summer when students are out?
That's exactly when most landlords book me - July/August before the new students arrive in September. Gets the house ready with no tenants in the way. Much easier.
Do you take away all the packaging?
Yes - bags, boxes, polystyrene, cable ties, the lot. All removed and disposed of properly. Your property's left clean and ready, not knee-deep in cardboard.
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