Flat Pack Assembly Cost UK — Complete Price Guide

Standard Flat Pack Assembly Prices

Small items (bedside tables, small shelves, chairs): £40. Single wardrobe or large bookcase: £65. Large or double wardrobe: £90. Full bedroom set (bed, wardrobe, drawers): £120+. IKEA PAX single: £65 | Double: £110 | Triple: £150.

IKEA Assembly Costs

IKEA furniture is the most commonly assembled brand in the UK. IKEA PAX wardrobe assembly: £65–£150 depending on configuration. IKEA MALM bed assembly: £65–£90. IKEA KALLAX shelving unit: £40–£65. IKEA HEMNES wardrobe: £65–£90. IKEA BILLY bookcase: £40.

Wayfair and Argos Assembly Costs

Non-IKEA flat pack is priced at £40 per hour with a 2-hour minimum (£80 minimum). Wayfair, Argos, Dunelm, and John Lewis furniture is covered. Assembly time depends on the complexity of the item.

What's Included in the Price?

Our flat pack assembly price includes: collection of boxes from the delivery point, full assembly of all components per manufacturer instructions, all parts correctly tightened and aligned, wall mounting where required, and disposal of all packaging on request.

Factors That Affect the Cost

The main cost factors are: number of pieces to assemble, complexity of the item (a PAX wardrobe with drawers and rails takes longer than a basic frame), access issues, and whether wall mounting is required. Get a quote for your specific items.

Is It Worth Paying for Flat Pack Assembly?

For most people, yes. A professional assembler completes IKEA furniture in roughly half the time a DIYer takes. The furniture is built correctly, safely, and with proper wall fixings. The cost is usually less than your time is worth, and avoids the stress.