Flat Pack MatesOffice furniture assembly in London
We assemble flat pack office furniture in London, from a home office desk to multiple workstations. Send the product references, quantities and floor plan so we can estimate the time and plan access.
What we build
A workstation may include a desk, chair, pedestal and separate cable tray. Send the complete list so the fitter can identify the correct hardware and build each piece in its intended position.
| Item or detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Desks and bench desks | Specify the number of seats, the return side for corner desks and any separately packed accessories. |
| Chairs and pedestals | Send model numbers and tell us where each piece belongs. |
| Meeting tables and office storage | Flag long tops, tall cabinets and units that require wall fixing. |
Plan the installation around your office
Tell us which workstations are still in use, where the boxes can be staged and who can confirm the final layout. For several rooms, label the packs by room or floor. We can discuss a phased build if you need some desks ready before others.
| Item or detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Building access | Share the delivery entrance, loading slot, goods lift details and reception requirements. |
| Layout | Mark desk orientation, cable openings and walkways on the plan. |
| Handover | Check desk stability and drawer or door operation before the fitter leaves. |
What affects the price
Assembly is charged by time and by fitter. A complete item list lets us distinguish a row of identical desks from a mixed installation with different hardware, large tops and storage.
| Item or detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Existing furniture | Discuss dismantling before booking so time can be allowed for it. |
| Missing parts | Keep carton labels and tell us which pieces can be completed while a replacement is arranged. |
Workstations and the furniture around them
Start with a schedule that matches the floor plan. For each desk, list the manufacturer, model, width and room. Add the chair, pedestal, screen and cable tray as separate lines when those components have separate product references. Six desks in a straight row and six corner desks in different rooms can involve very different work. If you have a bench system, send the combination drawing as well as the order. Shared frames, centre legs and linking plates may be packed separately.
Decide where people will sit before the team starts building. Identify left and right returns as you face the desk, and mark access panels and floor boxes on the drawing. Confirm what needs to remain accessible once the furniture is in place. If a desktop must line up with a window recess, measure at desktop height as well as along the floor. Skirting, a projecting radiator or a column can reduce the usable space. Agree which workstations will be handed over first if staff are staying in the office during the job.
Organising the delivery and build
Confirm the loading bay and goods lift arrangements with reception before you book. Send the time the building will let the team unload, the floor numbers and the dimensions of the lift if any desktops are unusually long. Some buildings require a named contact or advance notice for visitors. Put a person with authority to approve furniture positions on the booking, especially if reception and the office are on different floors.
If cartons have already arrived, sort them by room and keep the labels visible. A clear staging area can prevent nearly identical packs being opened in different rooms. Tell us where empty cardboard can be set aside for your own disposal. Where there is another contractor on site, agree who gets access to the lift and the build areas. For a phased move, distinguish pieces that have actually arrived from pieces still on the retailer’s order sheet.
When an existing workstation needs dismantling, identify what must be taken apart, what is staying in use and what is going into storage. Please remove personal items and equipment before the appointment. Tell us about separate cable or electrical work so everyone knows where the furniture job ends. A desk with fixed power fittings may need other work arranged before it can be moved.
On the day and at handover
The fitter checks the furniture schedule, labels and working space with your contact. Components for a single unit should stay together until the build is complete. For adjustable chairs or desks, check the controls against the manufacturer’s instructions at handover. For a bank of desks, look along the row for alignment and make sure chairs, pedestals and adjacent doors can move freely.
If a top or fixing is missing, identify the affected workstation and check what else can be completed. Keep the carton number and a photo of any damage for the retailer. Do not assume that a spare screw from a different unit is suitable for the frame. A phased handover can keep the unaffected desks available while you arrange replacements.
The estimate depends on build time and the fitters needed. A repeating desk design can simplify the work, but access across several floors, tight lifts, dismantling and timed loading all affect the appointment. Send the complete order and flag which items are on a deadline. That allows us to quote against the planned visit instead of assuming all pieces can be reached and built in the same order.
What to include when you ask for a quote
Consider a shared office moving from temporary desks to a permanent layout. Start the enquiry with desk frames, tops and pedestals. Add the complete product references and mark any components that are still with the retailer. If reception releases the goods lift only during a booked slot, say so before choosing a date. An item list without access information gives only part of the picture. The fitter also needs to know where the unopened packs are, which room they are going into and which route is clear.
If a pedestal or cable tray has not arrived, identify which other pieces can be built separately. Contact the retailer with the carton reference, product number and a photo if the pack is damaged. Let us know if a replacement delivery has been booked. Where you need a return appointment, keep the replacement and the matching instructions together so the fitter can identify them quickly.
At handover, the office manager should be available to confirm where the pieces belong and ask about anything that needs checking. Note which items are finished, which are waiting for parts and any restrictions on use in the meantime. Save the product references and manuals with your order confirmation. That makes it easier to identify a replacement fitting later and gives you a record of what was supplied and built.
For a phased office move
Label cartons by desk number rather than by product alone. If two teams are moving on different days, mark the first group on the plan and leave space for later deliveries. Have someone check the number of workstations against the boxes before staff move equipment onto the finished furniture. For furniture supplied by several retailers, keep each retailer’s paperwork separate so you can identify the right contact if an item arrives incomplete.
Plan your booking
- Send the product references and quantities.
- Include your postcode, floor and any timed access.
- Confirm which rooms or workstations need to be ready first.
See assembly rates or ask about furniture collection and delivery.
Questions before booking
Can you build just one desk?
Yes. Send the desk model and postcode. The published minimum appointment is two hours for one fitter.
Can we assemble furniture across several floors?
Send quantities and floor plans by floor, and tell us about lift and loading access.
Do you connect office electrics?
The assembly quote covers the agreed furniture. Arrange electrical work with the appropriate provider.
Can you collect the order first?
Ask about collection separately. Include the retailer, collection branch and order details.
Get an assembly quote
Send your furniture list and access details so we can discuss the time and number of fitters.