Flat Pack MatesFlat pack furniture assembly in Balham
We assemble flat-pack storage in Balham, including cupboards, drawer units and wardrobes for alcoves. Before ordering, check that the furniture will fit between the walls and still open properly beside the chimney breast or room door. Send the model and a photo of the intended position so we can discuss what the build requires.
Postcode districts SW12
- Cabinets, drawer units and wardrobes
- Measure the alcove and full drawer travel
- Send the complete Balham SW12 postcode
Can you assemble storage for a Balham alcove?
Yes. Send the model, alcove measurements and a photo showing both side walls. Check the space needed for drawers and doors to open, as well as the overall width. If the furniture maker requires wall restraint, tell us about the wall and any permissions needed.
Do both alcoves around a fireplace need measuring?
Yes. Measure the width, depth and skirting on each side. One recess can be narrower or shallower even if both look alike. Check whether the doors swing towards the chimney breast and send a picture with your measurements if you plan to use matching cabinets.
Quote for the alcove furniture you ordered
Include the number of units, frame models, fronts and interior fittings. Send the room measurements and carton locations, and tell us if an existing cabinet needs dismantling. If the job involves an alteration or a manufacturer-required wall restraint, identify that when asking for the quote so we can discuss it separately.
See assembly prices and bedroom furniture assembly. If you need the cartons brought to the property, ask about collection and delivery.
Measure the alcove at three heights
Take the width at the floor, middle and top of the intended furniture. Check the depth on both sides and the projection of skirting or trim. If you are using two matching cabinets on either side of a fireplace, take measurements for each alcove separately. They may differ even if the walls look symmetrical.
A standard freestanding cabinet needs the manufacturer’s assembly clearances and may need a gap around it. If you want a fitted finish with a filler, scribed panel or altered skirting, describe that separately. We can explain the difference between assembling the product and any alteration to the room or furniture.
Take photos from the front and from the side if the recess steps in or out. Include any socket or radiator valve you need to reach. If the furniture must be attached to the wall, send the instructions and ask permission before booking where necessary.
Fit and check the storage position
Confirm the intended unit and opening side
We check the model and accessory cartons, then confirm which unit goes into each recess. If a wall, floor or trim feature changes the clearance, we discuss its effect before putting the frame in place. We follow the assembly instructions for the furniture and agreed fittings.
Open the fronts with surrounding furniture in place
Check door and drawer movement beside the chimney breast and any nearby furniture. Leave the usual route through the room clear and test access to any socket you need. Keep the manufacturer’s instructions and spare fittings labelled with the cabinet they belong to.
| Furniture part | What to check |
|---|---|
| Hinged front | Swing beside chimney breast |
| Drawer | Full extension and standing space |
| Wall restraint | Instructions, position and permission |
Check the doors from the front of the unit
Measure how far the handle and door front need to swing. A deep chimney breast can restrict the opening angle on one side. On furniture with drawers behind doors, check whether the drawer can pass the hinge and front at its fullest opening. Send the model if you need help interpreting the layout.
If the unit is beside a sofa, show where the arm sits when the cabinet door is open. For a bedroom drawer chest, use the longest drawer when checking the distance to the bed. Leave room to stand directly in front of it. The smallest gap in the room often sets the most practical position.
Send all the fronts and hardware listed in the order. An inward recess may leave one door awkward to reach, so let us know whether the manufacturer allows the handle or hinge on either side. A photo of the layout is more useful than a general description of a left or right door.
If the furniture uses push-open catches, leave the front edge clear. Try operating the catch from the usual side of the room.
Tell us which SW12 entrance is yours
Wandsworth publishes parking information for its Clapham South and Balham subzones. Check the signs for the actual address, especially near the borough boundary. If a front door leads to several flats, give the correct bell and tell us whether the alcove room is upstairs, downstairs or reached through another entrance.
If the route to the alcove passes a narrow hall corner, send the largest carton measurements. Keep the boxes away from the chimney breast so we can check the recess and put the unit together. If another piece must be removed first, tell us whether it is freestanding or fixed.
Show us where old parts can go if dismantling is requested. If you need to keep the living room usable, agree a time for the furniture to be moved away from the wall. Clear books and other items from both the old cabinet and the area in front of the new one.
Prepare the alcove and the route to it
- Measure each alcove at several heights
- Show the skirting and any protruding fittings
- Check the hinge and drawer opening together
- Clear a working area in front of the recess
| Alcove detail | What to measure |
|---|---|
| Width | At floor, middle and top |
| Depth | At both sides of the recess |
| Skirting | Projection from the back and side walls |
Before you book in Balham
Can I fit identical cabinets in both alcoves?
Measure each recess at three heights and compare the skirting and depth. Check the opening clearance on both sides before ordering matching models.
Does a chimney breast affect which way the door opens?
It can restrict the hinge angle or the handle’s movement. Send the model, hinge position and a photo from the front of the alcove.
Can you cut away the skirting behind my cabinet?
Describe the alteration when requesting a quote. Furniture assembly and changes to the room are different work, and the product may allow another position.
What if there is a socket directly behind the cabinet?
Show where it is and say whether it needs to remain accessible. Check your product instructions for clearances and discuss the position before building.
Should I put the drawers on the side nearest the fireplace?
Check that they extend fully and that you have standing space. If they sit behind a door, include the open door in the clearance check.
Request furniture assembly in Balham
Send the postcode, item list and access notes. We can confirm availability and what the appointment would involve.
Photographs illustrate typical assembly work.