Sofa Assembly Service Guide

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01/10/25, 16:19

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Check delivery note, photograph boxes and inspect for transit damage.
Protect floors, then move boxed sofa to the assembly area using sliders or a dolly.
Unpack components and organise hardware; remove transit bolts or straps.
Assemble the frame, tightening fixings to the manufacturer’s torque spec and squaring the carcass.
Fit arms, back‑rests, legs or feet; clip modular sections together and level adjustable glides.
Install any sofa‑bed or recliner mechanisms, test smooth operation, grease if required.
Position the sofa, add cushions, apply felt pads, and demonstrate use to the customer.
Bag small spare parts and remove or neatly stack cardboard/film ready for recycling.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	£30	£60	Taskrabbit & local handypeople first‑hour fee TaskRabbit Checkatrade
Labour per hour	£25	£60	Typical UK furniture‑assembly rate priceyourjob.co .uk Airtasker
Materials (fixings, pads)	£5	£20	Replacement bolts, felt floor protectors
Disposal (packaging)	£0	£30	Optional removal of cardboard & polythene priceyourjob.co.uk
Extras (stairs, old‑sofa removal, parking)	£20	£150	Heavy lifts, awkward access, congestion charge priceyourjob.co.uk
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	£120	£300	Flat‑pack two‑ or three‑seater; large corner units trend higher

1 – 2 hours for a standard two‑ or three‑seater sofa;
2 – 3 hours for L‑shape, sofa‑beds or recliners.Longer if hardware is missing, access is narrow, or the assembler must climb multiple flights of stairs. Checkatrade TaskRabbit

Is your price fixed or by the hour, and does it include packaging disposal?
Will a second assembler attend for heavy or upstairs lifts?
Are you insured against accidental damage to the sofa or my property?
Do you bring extra screws/bolts if factory hardware is missing?
How will you protect floors and door frames during the move?
Can you dismantle and remove my old sofa—and at what extra cost?
What is your availability if a part arrives defective and needs refitting later?

Measure doorways, stairs and lifts before delivery; tell the assembler the tightest width.
Clear a 3 × 2 m workspace and ensure pets/children are elsewhere.
Reserve parking close to the entrance or arrange a visitor permit.
Confirm building rules for lift bookings or out‑of‑hours noise.
Have payment ready (card or cash) and keep proof of the assembler’s waste‑carrier licence if they remove packaging.

Price ranges compiled from 2025 guides on PriceYourJob, Checkatrade, Airtasker and Taskrabbit. priceyourjob.co .uk Checkatrade Airtasker TaskRabbit