IKEA furniture assembly in London

Send the whole IKEA configuration

Range names are a starting point. The product number and configuration tell us how many frames, doors and fittings are involved. For PAX, send the full planner list, including the internal drawers, shelves, hanging rails and hinges.

How the fitter approaches the build

The fitter works from the instructions for your exact product and the supplied fasteners. Agree the position first, then check doors, drawers and moving parts together at the end.

The IKEA order list and the pieces you will actually build

Use the article numbers from the order rather than relying on the range name. A PAX combination can have several frames, two types of door and a long list of KOMPLEMENT interiors. A finished product image may also show accessories that were not included in the order. Send the planner export or complete article list, and mark which drawers, rails and baskets belong in each frame. Tell us if you changed the layout after placing the order.

For a bed, include the frame size, slats, centre support and any storage components that are listed separately. For a cabinet, include the fronts, hinges, legs, suspension rail or other fittings shown on your order. The exact manual tells the fitter what is needed and how the components fit. If you are mixing old and new pieces, share the article numbers for both and explain which parts are already assembled. Similar-looking fittings can have different uses.

Assembly, checks and unfinished items

Agree the layout before fitting shelves and drawers. Moving an interior after the unit is in place can take extra work if doors or nearby furniture limit access. During handover, check how each moving part works and that the planned furniture arrangement suits the room. Ask about anything that catches, rubs or cannot open to the expected extent before filling the unit.

If a part is damaged, keep its packaging and article number. Photograph the issue and identify the part in the manual. For a partially built piece, tell us which step was reached and whether any connectors have already been tightened or removed. The fitter can assess the remaining work and tell you if the affected part needs replacing before it can continue.

The same range can take different amounts of time depending on the configuration. Doors, drawers, lighting components and tight access all affect what needs to be agreed. Send the complete job list and your preferred appointment. If collection is also needed, share the store and order details so we can quote it separately.

What to include when you ask for a quote

Consider an IKEA bedroom order that includes both a PAX run and a storage bed. Start the enquiry with wardrobe frames, door packs and bed supports. Add the complete product references and mark any components that are still with the retailer. If there is little clearance above the tall frames, 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 one PAX door pack 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 person who approved the planner list 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 IKEA ranges sold as combinations

The online planner and the checkout list serve different purposes. The drawing describes how the finished combination should look, while the list identifies the pieces you actually bought. Keep both available. If a retailer substitutes a finish or changes the delivery date of one component, send the updated confirmation and tell us which changes affect the build. That is particularly helpful when several similar frames sit beside one another.

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. For beds and wardrobes from other retailers, see our bedroom furniture assembly page.