Furniture Assembly in Bray

A pro brings everything: cordless drill with torque control, full hex/pozi bit set, rubber mallet, level, stud/cable detector for wall anchoring, and appropriate wall plugs. If someone asks to borrow your tools or arrives without a cable detector but plans to drill, stop the wall-mounting part of the job.

In most large cities, yes — platform assemblers offer same-day and next-day slots outside peak periods. The crunch times are weekends, the end of the month (moving dates), and January/September in student cities. Booking 2-4 days ahead almost always gets you an evening or weekend slot at standard rates.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the slot is the market norm on platforms; independents vary. Expect to pay a call-out equivalent if you cancel when the assembler is already traveling. If your delivery date is uncertain, say so — many assemblers will hold a tentative slot rather than a firm one.

No mainstream flat-pack brand voids the product warranty for self-assembly, but damage caused during assembly (split panels, stripped cam locks) is not covered. Professional assembly receipts help in disputes over alignment or stability defects, since the retailer cannot attribute the fault to your assembly.

Dublin rates run €40-€60 per hour or €45-€90 per standard item, with large wardrobes at €130-€220. Outside Dublin expect similar item rates plus travel. IKEA's assembly partner offers fixed per-item pricing on Dublin-area deliveries.

Only if the assembler comes unprepared: many Irish houses have solid concrete-block internal walls needing hammer-drilling and masonry plugs, while newer builds use slab-on-stud. A pro carries both fixings; confirm before booking so the anchoring is not skipped on the day.