Furniture Assembly in Worthing

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.

The assembler will identify the missing part number and stop or continue as far as possible; you then order the spare from the retailer (most flat-pack brands ship missing parts free). Expect to pay for the visit time used, and agree in advance whether a return visit to finish is charged as new call-out or at a reduced rate.

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.

Platform marketplaces work well for this trade because the job is standardized: compare per-item rates and review counts for assembly specifically, not general handyman reviews. Look for reviews that mention your item category (wardrobes are the skill test) and confirm they bring their own tools including a drill.

Via IKEA's Taskrabbit service, prices start around £33 per item and most standard items land at £38-£81. Independent assemblers charge £25-£45 per hour; typical fixed prices are £45-£90 for a chest of drawers or bed and £120-£200+ for large wardrobes. London runs 20-30% above the national rates.

Tenancy agreements commonly require consent for drilling. Ask in writing and cite the manufacturer's instruction that tall units must be wall-fixed — most landlords consent, since a tip-over injury is a worse liability. Make good with filler at move-out; the invoice from a professional assembler helps at deposit time.