Flat pack assembly prices
What professional assembly typically costs in the UK, item by item. These are indicative ranges taken from our cost guides, not quotes: the real price depends on the exact model, access and where you live. Add up your items for a rough budget, then ask local assemblers for a firm price.
Bought from IKEA? Popular IKEA pieces are also listed by product name. Count each piece once, in whichever table fits it best.
| Item | Indicative price | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| Bedside table or small shelf unit Source guide: Bedside table or small shelf unit | £15–£35 | |
| Chest of drawers (4–6 drawers) Source guide: Chest of drawers (4–6 drawers) | £35–£70 | |
| Standard bed frame (double) Source guide: Standard bed frame (double) | £40–£80 | |
| Ottoman or storage bed Source guide: Ottoman or storage bed | £70–£130 | |
| Bunk bed or cabin bed Source guide: Bunk bed or cabin bed | £60–£120 | |
| Item | Indicative price | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| Hinged wardrobe, 2 door Source guide: Hinged wardrobe, 2 door | £60–£120 | |
| Double sliding-door wardrobe Source guide: Double sliding-door wardrobe | £180–£300 | |
| IKEA PAX, single frame with basic interior Source guide: IKEA PAX, single frame with basic interior | £90–£150 | |
| IKEA PAX, double frame with hinged doors Source guide: IKEA PAX, double frame with hinged doors | £140–£250 | |
| IKEA PAX wall run, sliding doors, full interiors Source guide: IKEA PAX wall run, sliding doors, full interiors | £250–£450+ | |
| Item | Indicative price | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| Bookcase or tall shelving unit Source guide: Bookcase or tall shelving unit | £25–£60 | |
| Sofa or sofa bed (flat pack) Source guide: Sofa or sofa bed (flat pack) | £40–£90 | |
| Desk (straight, no drawers) Source guide: Desk (straight, no drawers) | £25–£55 | |
| Sit-stand desk Source guide: Sit-stand desk | £45–£90 | |
| Office chair Source guide: Office chair | £15–£35 | |
| Item | Indicative price | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro or small garden dining set Source guide: Bistro or small garden dining set | £30–£60 | |
| Rattan corner sofa set Source guide: Rattan corner sofa set | £60–£130 | |
| Item | Indicative price | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| IKEA LACK side table or small KALLAX (2x2) Source guide: IKEA LACK side table or small KALLAX (2x2) | £15–£30 | |
| IKEA BILLY bookcase Source guide: IKEA BILLY bookcase | £25–£45 | |
| IKEA KALLAX 4x4 unit Source guide: IKEA KALLAX 4x4 unit | £30–£55 | |
| IKEA MALM chest of 6 drawers Source guide: IKEA MALM chest of 6 drawers | £40–£70 | |
| IKEA MALM or NEIDEN bed frame Source guide: IKEA MALM or NEIDEN bed frame | £40–£80 | |
| IKEA HEMNES day-bed with drawers Source guide: IKEA HEMNES day-bed with drawers | £60–£110 | |
| IKEA BRIMNES or SONGESAND wardrobe Source guide: IKEA BRIMNES or SONGESAND wardrobe | £70–£130 | |
What moves the price
- Minimum charge. Most assemblers charge at least £30–£50 per visit, so one small item costs about the same as two or three.
- Several items at once. Bigger jobs are often cheaper per piece than the ranges above suggest.
- Where you live. London and the South East sit at the top of each range.
- Access and extras. Stairs, no lift or parking, fixing furniture to the wall and taking packaging away can all add to the price.
For the detail behind these figures, read our UK assembly cost guide and IKEA assembly cost guide.
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