1. Select Your Furniture
Your Assembly Estimate
How This Calculator Works
Our assembly time estimates are based on real data from thousands of professional assemblies. DIY times are calculated at 2-3x professional times, reflecting the learning curve, re-reading instructions, and fixing mistakes that most first-time assemblers experience. Professional costs are based on our fixed pricing for the Manchester and Greater Manchester area — prices may vary slightly for other regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these time estimates?
Very accurate for professional times — they're based on our real assembly logs across thousands of jobs. DIY times have more variance because they depend on your experience, tools, and whether you've assembled similar furniture before. First-time IKEA assemblers should expect times at the higher end of the range.
Do professional costs include everything?
Yes — our fixed prices include assembly, wall anchoring where required, packaging removal, and checking all mechanisms work properly. No call-out fee, no hourly billing, no hidden extras. The price you see is the price you pay.
Can I book assembly for today?
Usually yes — for bookings before 11am on weekdays, we can typically arrive within 2-4 hours. Weekend slots fill faster so book early. WhatsApp us with your list and postcode for live availability.
Why is professional assembly so much faster?
Our assemblers build the same products every day. They know every cam lock position, every hinge adjustment, every quirk of each product range. There's no instruction-reading, no trial and error, no pausing to figure out which screw goes where. It's the difference between a learner driver and someone who drives for a living.
Do you only assemble IKEA furniture?
No — we assemble furniture from any retailer including Argos, Amazon, B&Q, Wayfair, Habitat, John Lewis, and more. This calculator focuses on IKEA because it's the most commonly assembled brand and we have the most detailed data for it.