Flat-pack furniture assembly in Cambridge usually costs between £40 and £90, depending on the size and number of items. A small unit like a bedside table takes minutes; a wardrobe and chest of drawers together is nearer £90. Hiring a handyman saves you the stress, the missing screws and the wonky doors — and it’s built solid, first time.

Who is this for?

Anyone who’s just had a delivery land in the hallway and doesn’t fancy spending their Saturday cross-legged on the floor with an Allen key. Whether it’s a single IKEA wardrobe or a whole house move’s worth of furniture, getting it assembled properly takes the job off your list in a fraction of the time.

How much does flat-pack assembly cost in Cambridge?

Most handymen price flat-pack either per item or by the hour. Here’s a realistic guide for Cambridge in 2026:

Item	Typical price	Rough time
Bedside table / small unit	From £40	15–30 mins
Chest of drawers	£40–£60	30–60 mins
Bookcase / shelving unit	£40–£70	30–60 mins
Single or double wardrobe	£60–£90	1–2 hours
Wardrobe + chest of drawers together	Around £90	2 hours
Bed frame	£40–£70	45–90 mins

As with any handyman job, the more items you have done in one visit, the better the value — a single call-out covering several pieces works out cheaper per item than booking them separately.

What I charge for flat-pack

[REPLACE WITH YOUR REAL PRICING — e.g.] I charge £[X] per hour with a one-hour minimum, or I’ll give you a fixed price per item so you know the cost before I start. Most single items are done within the first hour. For a bigger batch — a full bedroom or a house move — a half or full day works out best value. Just send me a photo of the boxes or the item names and I’ll quote you.

Furniture I assemble

If it comes in a flat box, I’ll build it. That includes furniture from IKEA, Wayfair, Argos, John Lewis, Dunelm and the rest — wardrobes, beds, drawers, desks, bookcases, TV units, garden furniture and more. I’ll also wall-fix anything that needs anchoring for safety, like tall wardrobes and bookcases, so they can’t tip.

Why pay someone to do flat-pack?

• It’s faster. A job that swallows your afternoon takes me a fraction of the time — I’ve built hundreds of these.
• It’s solid. Doors that line up, drawers that run smooth, nothing left rocking. Done once, done right.
• It’s safe. Tall units get anchored to the wall properly — important if you’ve got little ones about.
• No leftover screws. The cardboard and packaging get tidied away too, so you’re left with a finished room, not a mess.

Frequently asked questions

Do you assemble IKEA furniture?

Yes — IKEA, Wayfair, Argos, John Lewis, Dunelm and any other flat-pack brand. If it comes in a box with an instruction sheet, I can build it.

How quickly can you come?

It depends on the week, but flat-pack is usually quick to fit in. Get in touch with what you need and I’ll let you know the soonest I can do it.

Can you take away the packaging?

I’ll always break down and tidy the cardboard and packaging so you’re left with a finished room. Just let me know if you’d like it taken away.

Do you anchor wardrobes to the wall?

Yes. Tall, heavy units should always be fixed to the wall so they can’t tip — I do this as standard, especially in homes with young children.

Get a free quote

Got furniture waiting to be built? Send Ant a photo or the item names for a free, fixed-price quote. Friendly, reliable, and tidy — covering Cambridge and the surrounding villages.