How much does flat pack furniture assembly cost?
Updated 9 Aug 2026
Typical cost per item
£30 – £60
Flat pack furniture assembly in the UK typically costs £30–£60 per item, or £25–£45 per hour. Wardrobes and beds take longest; small units like bedside tables and bookcases are quick and often bundled together.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Bedside table / small unit | £20 – £35 |
| Bookcase or chest of drawers | £30 – £55 |
| Bed frame | £40 – £80 |
| Double wardrobe | £60 – £120 |
| Sliding-door / fitted wardrobe | £100 – £250 |
| Garden furniture set | £40 – £90 |
Prices are typical UK guide figures and vary by area, materials and job size. Post your job for real local quotes.
What affects the price?
Mostly the number of parts and the time it takes. A wardrobe with sliding doors can take three or four hours; a bedside table takes twenty minutes.
Most fitters will do several items in one visit at a better overall rate than booking them separately.
Frequently asked questions
Will they take the packaging away?+
Many will for a small extra charge; otherwise the cardboard is left flat-packed for your recycling.
What if a part is missing or damaged?+
A good fitter will build everything they can and flag the issue so you can claim the replacement part from the retailer.
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