Furniture Assembly
Furniture assembly sounds simple until you are three hours into an IKEA PAX wardrobe with no cam locks left and instructions in Swedish. Giant Van's assembly team builds flat-pack furniture on-site, quickly and correctly. The service covers IKEA, Argos, Wayfair, John Lewis, and any other brand. From £49. Available across the UK.
Giant Van furniture assembly from £49. IKEA, flat-pack, and office furniture built on-site.
Same-day availability across the UK.
Fully insured.
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- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
Inside the Furniture Assembly Service
Furniture assembly on moving day covers bed frames, wardrobes, desks, dining tables, bookshelves, and TV units.
Giant Van's movers disassemble furniture at the old address, transport it, and reassemble at the new one as part of the removal service.
This is included in the moving price for standard flat-pack items.
Complex pieces like corner wardrobes with sliding doors, L-shaped desks with cable management, or modular shelving systems may take additional time.
The crew carries a full tool kit including Allen keys, drill bits, spirit levels, and furniture connectors for all major brands.
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Van Access for Furniture Assembly: How It Works
Furniture assembly services from Giant Van work as standalone bookings, not just add-ons to a move.
Had a delivery of four flat-pack items from IKEA? Need an office of 20 desks built before Monday? The team handles both.
Pricing is based on the number of items and their complexity.
A standard IKEA MALM bed frame takes 30 to 45 minutes.
A PAX wardrobe with hinged doors takes 60 to 90 minutes.
An IKEA KALLAX shelving unit takes 20 minutes.
Most assembly teams work in pairs, which halves the time for multi-item jobs.
The service runs seven days a week.
Furniture Assembly Prices
Furniture assembly prices from Giant Van are based on the number of items and their complexity. Simple items taking 20 to 30 minutes each: from £49 for the first item, £15 per additional item. This covers standard IKEA KALLAX shelving, basic bedside tables, and single-piece desks. Medium complexity items taking 45 to 75 minutes: £65 to £90 each.
This covers IKEA MALM beds, double wardrobes with shelves, and dining tables with extension leaves. High complexity items taking 90 minutes or more: £95 to £150 each. This covers IKEA PAX corner wardrobes with sliding doors, L-shaped office desk systems with cable management, and modular bookcase systems requiring wall fixings. Commercial office fit-outs for 10 desks: from £350.
Full bedroom set (bed, two wardrobes, two bedside tables, chest of drawers): from £195. Prices include all tools, assembly, and removal of packaging. Disposal of flat-pack cardboard and polystyrene is included in the price. No additional call-out charge for travel within 30 miles of your nearest Giant Van base.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets.
Work Out Your Moving CostFurniture Assembly: What to Sort Beforehand
How It Works
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.
What We Provide for Furniture Assembly
Different flat-pack furniture brands present different assembly challenges.
IKEA is the most consistent, with numbered steps and a standard range of cam locks, dowels, and hex bolts.
The main difficulty with IKEA wardrobes and shelving is the sheer number of parts and the physical size of the panels.
Giant Van assemblers work through IKEA jobs methodically, laying out all parts before starting.
Argos furniture varies more in quality and instruction clarity than IKEA.
Some Argos flat-pack items use cheaper cam locks that strip easily if overtightened, a common cause of wobbly finished pieces.
Our team works carefully with Argos items and tests all joints before completing.
Wayfair products arrive from a wide range of manufacturers and quality varies significantly.
Some Wayfair items have excellent, clear instructions.
Others arrive with minimal guidance and require the assembler to interpret the finished product from the box image.
John Lewis furniture is generally higher quality with better-finished parts, but some ranges have complex joinery that takes longer to complete.
Dunelm flat-pack is typically straightforward.
JYSK is similar to IKEA in structure.
Our team has encountered all of these brands and knows the quirks of each.
DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
How Customers Book Furniture Assembly
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Furniture assembly services for offices require speed, minimal disruption, and correct installation the first time.
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A 10-desk office fit-out before Monday morning is not a job for a sole trader with a screwdriver kit.
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Giant Van deploys two-person assembly teams who work simultaneously, halving the time compared to a single assembler.
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Commercial assembly jobs include: open-plan office desks with cable management ports and modular linking systems, height-adjustable standing desks with electronic controls, boardroom tables requiring levelled legs and cable grommets, reception units and display counters, shelving and racking in stock rooms and retail environments, and kitchen and break room furniture.
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We work evenings and weekends to ensure businesses have their offices ready without losing a trading day.
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Commercial clients receive a completion checklist for each item with assembly confirmation.
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For multi-site rollouts such as a chain of retail units or multiple office floors, Giant Van deploys scaled teams to meet tighter deadlines.
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Message us in the live chat to discuss commercial assembly requirements.
From Our Operations Team
Every move we handle is backed by the same commitment: arrive on time, handle your belongings with care, and leave you settled in your new space. Our drivers are trained, insured, and reviewed after every job.
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Giant Van Furniture Assembly vs Other Options
Giant Van's furniture assembly near me service extends across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The most common bookings are IKEA bedroom sets, home office desks, and garden furniture.
The team also handles commercial builds for offices, shops, and showrooms.
Each assembler carries a comprehensive tool kit and arrives with dust sheets to protect flooring.
The service pairs well with furniture delivery: Giant Van collects from the store, delivers to your address, and assembles in the room of your choice, all in one booking.
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Furniture Assembly — FAQs
How much does furniture assembly cost?
Furniture assembly through Giant Van starts at £49 for a single item. Multi-item bookings receive discounted rates. A typical three-item bedroom set (bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers) costs £99 to £149 depending on brand and complexity. Office furniture builds with 10 or more desks are quoted individually. No call-out fee.
Can Giant Van assemble furniture near me on the same day?
Same-day furniture assembly near me is available across most of the UK. Book before noon for an afternoon slot, or before 3pm for an evening appointment. The team carries tools for all major brands including IKEA, Argos, and Wayfair. Over 80% of same-day requests are confirmed within 30 minutes. Message us in the live chat.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015, which sets what you are owed when goods turn up damaged, late, or not as described.
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
The regulations covering what a trader must tell you before you book, and your right to cancel a service booked online or by phone.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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