Flat pack furniture assembly in Barkingside IG6

Start with the full width and height of the proposed wardrobe position. Measure at floor level, around the height of any sill and near the ceiling. A tall frame may sit across a projecting skirting or picture rail that reduces the usable width. Mark where the front of the wardrobe will reach, including the handles, and check the distance to the wall or furniture opposite.

Open the window you normally use and check the reach to its handle. Compare the space with the wardrobe door open. If there are curtains, gather them on their usual side and see how much room they take. A blind can also have a pull or control beside the frame. Leave access to it and check that the wardrobe door can open without catching the fabric.

Find the radiator valve and see where the pipes run. Measure from the part that projects furthest and check what the product maker says about clearance. Make sure you can reach the controls and that the cabinet will not interfere with how you use the radiator. Send a photograph that shows the proposed wall and the window together so we can discuss the fit before the visit.

Send the full IG6 postcode, building number and floor. If an upstairs bedroom is reached from a separate door or shared stair, explain which entrance to use. Ask where the retailer plans to leave the longest carton and measure the doorway, stair and landing if needed. If the cartons will still have to be moved when we arrive, discuss that with us before booking.

Move lamps, curtains you need to protect and anything else that takes up the working area. Keep the fittings for each frame with its carton and leave the product labels visible. If the retailer is sending the doors or interiors separately, tell us which items have arrived and when the rest is due. Let us know which piece you need first if several rooms are being worked on.

At handover, check the wardrobe doors with the room door and curtains in their usual positions. Try each drawer and shelf before returning clothes. Ask the fitter to show any door adjustment or restraint referred to in the instructions. Keep the model numbers and spare fittings together. If you find a damaged panel, keep the packaging label and contact the retailer with the part reference.

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With hinged doors, mark the full swing in the room. Check whether a door opens against a bedside table, window sill or another handle. A mirror or deeper handle may project beyond the door panel. If your preferred model uses sliding doors, check the total depth with the tracks included and make sure there is enough exposed space inside each bay to use the drawers.

If you want shelves inside, decide which items need room above them to lift out. Check what happens to the available width when a hinge sits beside an internal drawer. For a rail, measure the height needed for the clothes you use. Send the frame, doors, hinge pack and insert references so we can check that the exact parts have been planned for the same range.

For a tall cabinet, find the lowest ceiling height where it will stand and where it can be assembled. It may need more room during the build than it does once upright. Check the manufacturer’s assembly drawing if the top sits close to the ceiling. If the unit requires a wall restraint, get permission for the wall and tell us what you know about its construction.