IKEA Assembly across the UK
IKEA Assembly in the UK costs from £35 for the smallest job, with London around a quarter higher and the South East about a tenth higher. ExpertHome books vetted, insured local crews in towns and cities nationwide; you describe the job online and get a fixed written quote by email.
- Price from
- £35 (UK average, before regional adjustment)
- Typical duration
- PAX 100cm with two doors: two hours. Full wall of three PAX units with sliders: most of a day.
- Areas covered
- England, Scotland and Wales — pick your town below
- Availability
- Weekday and weekend slots, confirmed by email
- How to book
- Online quote form → fixed written quote by email → confirm your date
Reviewed by the ExpertHome team · Updated
IKEA's PAX, MALM, BESTÅ, KALLAX and METOD ranges have specific assembly quirks our handymen know inside out — including the right combinations for sliding doors, drawer dampers and lighting kits.
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Typical prices
| Job size | Price |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | from £35 per hour |
| Half day (4 hours) | from £130 |
| Full day (8 hours) | from £240 |
Last reviewed: October 2026
What's included
- PAX, MALM, BESTÅ and more
- Wall-fixing where required
- Packaging removal on request
- Stability and safety checks
How we do it — step by step
- 1Verify box contents against the instructions.
- 2Build carcass on its back, square and tighten.
- 3Stand and anchor before fitting doors.
- 4Adjust hinges and runners; fit drawer fronts last.
What affects the price
Every property is different — these are the factors that shape your quote.
- Item count and size
- Sliding doors (significantly longer than swing doors)
- Lighting and interior fittings
Tough scenarios we handle
- · IKEA dowel-joinery can strip on softwood — we pre-glue where needed
Equipment & standards
What we use
- · Cordless impact driver and torque-set drill
- · Stud detector and pipe / cable finder before any wall fixing
- · Laser level for true horizontals across a room
- · Wall fixings rated for plasterboard, brick, breeze block and lath-and-plaster
- · Vacuum and dust sheets to leave the area as tidy as we found it
UK rules we follow
- · Tall-furniture anchoring per IKEA Secure-It guidance and BS EN 14749
Common DIY mistakes to avoid
- · Forgetting the wall anchor on PAX
- · Fitting doors before squaring the carcass
How to prepare
- · Allow space to lay out parts
- · Check IKEA app for the latest instructions if your box is older stock
Typical timing: PAX 100cm with two doors: two hours. Full wall of three PAX units with sliders: most of a day.
Why ExpertHome for ikea assembly
Fully insured
Public liability cover on every job, every visit.
Vetted teams
Every team member is background-checked and trade-trained.
Nationwide coverage
IKEA Assembly delivered across the UK by local crews.
Email-only quotes
No call-backs, no hard sell — just clear written answers.
IKEA Assembly in your area
ExpertHome delivers ikea assembly across every major town and city in the UK. Pick your location to see local detail and request a quote.
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IKEA Assembly — FAQ
Are your handymen vetted?
Every ExpertHome handyman is background-checked, trade-experienced and fully insured.
Do you bring your own tools?
Yes. Our handymen arrive with a full toolkit suitable for the booked job.
Can you handle small repairs alongside the main job?
Absolutely. Add extra tasks in the quote form and we will price them together.
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