Handyman & Small Jobs

Furniture Assembly in Ontario

Flat-pack furniture is designed to be assembled once, in the right order, with every cam lock tightened the same amount. Do it wrong and you get a wobbly bookcase and three mystery screws left in the bag. An experienced assembler has built the same PAX wardrobe or Hemnes dresser dozens of times and knows where the instructions get vague.

We assemble anything that comes in a box: IKEA, Wayfair, Structube, Costco, office furniture, cribs, gym equipment. Bigger pieces like wardrobes and bunk beds really benefit from a second set of hands β€” most of the damage we see comes from one person trying to flip a half-built frame alone.

Tell us what you bought and how many boxes arrived, and you'll have a free quote quickly. Anchoring tall pieces to the wall is part of the job, not an extra thought β€” tip-over straps exist for a reason, especially with kids in the house.

What this covers

  • IKEA and other flat-pack assembly
  • Beds, bunk beds and cribs
  • Wardrobes and closet systems, including PAX
  • Desks, bookcases and shelving units
  • Dressers and media units
  • Patio and outdoor furniture
  • Exercise equipment and basketball nets
  • Anchoring tall furniture to the wall
  • Disassembly and reassembly for moves
  • Box and packaging cleanup

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What affects the price

  • Number of pieces and boxes β€” a PAX run is a different day than a nightstand
  • Complexity: sliding doors, drawers and internal fittings add real time
  • Whether items need carrying upstairs or to another floor first
  • Wall anchoring into drywall versus brick or concrete
  • Missing or damaged parts that stop a build mid-way
  • Disassembly of old furniture and haul-away if you want it gone
  • Working room β€” assembling in a hallway takes longer than in an empty room

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices β€” the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Common questions

Do you anchor furniture to the wall?
Anchoring is standard for anything tall β€” wardrobes, bookcases, dressers. Manufacturers include the straps because tip-overs are a genuine hazard, particularly for kids. If you'd rather not have holes in the wall, say so, but our advice is always to anchor.
What if parts are missing from the box?
It happens more than you'd think. We'll build everything that can be built, identify exactly which part number is missing so you can get a replacement from the retailer, and finish the piece once it arrives β€” usually a short return visit.
Can you take away the cardboard and packaging?
We can flatten and take packaging with us if you ask for it in the quote. A wardrobe's worth of cardboard is a surprising amount of material, so it's worth mentioning up front.
Can you disassemble furniture for a move and rebuild it after?
That's a common request. Some flat-pack pieces survive disassembly well and some don't β€” particleboard cam-lock joints weaken each time. We'll tell you honestly which pieces are worth rebuilding and which are cheaper to replace.
How long does assembly usually take?
A simple bookcase is well under an hour. A bed with storage drawers is a couple of hours. A full PAX wardrobe with sliding doors can take the better part of a day. Your quote will include a realistic time estimate for what you actually bought.

Ready to sort out your furniture assembly?

Tell us what your home needs β€” a small fix or a full project β€” and get a free quote.