Wardrobe Assembly Costs

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02/07/25, 14:04

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Arrival & parts check – count panels, fixings and ensure no transit damage before work starts.
Room protection & layout – clear a 2 × 3 m area, lay blankets or soft boards to avoid floor scratches.
Assemble carcass – screw or cam‑lock sides, base, top and shelves to manufacturer spec using torque‑limited driver.
Install doors & runners – hang hinged doors or align sliding doors; adjust hinges for 3 mm even gaps.
Fit anti‑tip brackets – secure wardrobe to stud or masonry wall for safety; supply appropriate plugs/anchors.
Final QA & clean‑up – check plumb/level, operate doors smoothly, remove packaging or stack for recycling.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	40	80	Many handypeople have a half‑day/£50 minimum Checkatrade
Labour per hour	25	45	UK handyperson avg. £30 / h; London up to £50 / h Checkatrade
Materials (fixings, anchors, consumables)	15	70	Heavy‑duty wall plugs & anti‑tip straps if not in kit
Disposal	0	40	Council bulky‑waste collections ~£40 for 3–5 items North Warwickshire Borough Council
Extras (large unit, wall‑to‑wall trim)	30	150	Sliding‑door alignment, LED strip install, evening visit
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	120	400	One 2‑ to 3‑door flat‑pack wardrobe, incl. wall anchoring

Reference: Checkatrade guide notes £45 – £90 per unit for IKEA wardrobe assembly (June 2024) Checkatrade.

Standard 2‑door wardrobe: 1 – 2 hours.
Large sliding‑door or PAX‑style (>2 m): 2 – 4 hours.
Time‑adders: tight stair access, uneven floors needing shims, missing fixings, anchoring into concrete or dot‑and‑dab walls.

Is wall‑anchoring included and which fixings will you use for my wall type?
Do you charge per hour or per wardrobe, and does that include travel & VAT?
Will you dispose of packaging or leave it for my recycling bin?
What happens if parts are missing or damaged—is return time chargeable?
Can I see proof of public‑liability insurance for accidental damage to floors or doors?
Do you bring spare fixings and torque‑limited drivers to avoid over‑tightening cams?
What warranty do you give on door alignment or squeaks appearing in the first month?

Access & parking: reserve a space near the entrance and clear hallways wider than the longest panel.
Acclimatise panels: store flat‑packs in the room for 24 h to reduce warp risk.
Check contents early: open boxes and tick off hardware before the assembler arrives.
Wall type photos: send images of plasterboard, blockwork or dot‑and‑dab so the right anchors arrive.
Agree packaging route: confirm installer will fold cartons for kerbside collection or take them away.
Fixed written quote: capture call‑out, labour, materials and any extras to keep the job inside the £120 – £400 bracket.