You have brought home a PAX wardrobe, a KALLAX shelf unit or a MALM chest of drawers from IKEA — and now you are staring at a pile of flat-pack boxes, bags of hardware and a 40-page instruction manual? We know the feeling. IKEA furniture assembly looks simple in the pictures. In reality it means wooden dowels that must be driven in perfectly straight, cam locks that need to click on the first try, and mirror panels that are easy to mix up. We assemble IKEA furniture across Warsaw — we arrive with all the tools, put everything together and take the packaging away.

How much does IKEA furniture assembly cost

The price depends on the type of furniture and the number of components. A simple shelf unit is one price; a full-wall PAX wardrobe system is quite another. Below you will find current prices for the main assembly types. The exact cost is confirmed by the technician once the model and configuration are known.

Fixings are included in the price. Additional materials (if needed) are charged separately. Packaging removal is available by arrangement.

How the on-site assembly works

1. You send a photo of the boxes or the IKEA model name — the technician estimates the work and quotes a price.
2. We agree on a convenient time — usually same-day or next-day service.
3. The technician arrives with a full tool kit: cordless drill, bit set, spirit level, hex keys, rubber mallet.
4. He checks completeness — whether all parts and hardware are present. If anything is missing, he lets you know straight away.
5. Assembly follows the IKEA instructions to the letter — no guesswork, no shortcuts.
6. Everything is levelled, doors and drawers are adjusted, stability is checked.
7. Packaging is cleared and the workspace is left clean.

Common mistakes when assembling IKEA furniture yourself

• Not checking the contents before starting — halfway through you discover a part is missing. Then it is a trip to IKEA in Targowek or an online order and a wait.
• Swapping mirror panels (left for right) — the doors open the wrong way, and by the time you notice, the dowels are already loose.
• Under-tightening or over-tightening cam locks — the joint either wobbles or the chipboard cracks.
• Driving dowels without glue, or using too much — the structure loosens over time or the dowel will not seat fully.
• Assembling a wardrobe flat on the floor and then struggling to stand it up — a 236 cm PAX is heavy and needs two people to raise it safely.
• Not anchoring wardrobes to the wall — IKEA requires this in every manual, yet many people skip it. Especially dangerous in homes with children.
• Using a manual screwdriver instead of a drill — fatigue sets in by the third drawer, leading to rushing and errors.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Verify that all boxes have arrived — check the count against your IKEA receipt.
• Clear the assembly area: at least 3 by 3 metres of open floor space.
• For tall units (PAX 236 cm) — make sure your ceiling height allows it.
• Decide in advance where the furniture will go — moving a fully assembled wardrobe is much harder.
• Have a power socket ready for the drill (or an extension lead).
• For bathroom or kitchen furniture — clarify whether plumbing or electrical connections are needed.
• Keep the IKEA instruction booklet — if lost, download it from the IKEA website using the article number.
• Provide access details: intercom code, floor number, lift availability (especially for heavy boxes).
• If old furniture needs to be removed — let us know in advance, as this is a separate service.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in the Ursynow district ordered assembly of a PAX wardrobe system — three sections, 250 cm wide, with sliding doors. The boxes were delivered from IKEA, but on opening them we found that one door track was damaged. The technician photographed the defect, helped file a replacement claim through the IKEA app, and started assembling the carcasses in the meantime. The next day the client picked up the new track, and the technician returned for an hour to fit and adjust the doors. The wall turned out to be hollow brick — the standard IKEA plugs would not hold, so we used heavy-duty expansion anchors instead. Total assembly time was around 5 hours. The wardrobe sits level, the doors glide smoothly, and all internal fittings — shelves, rails, KOMPLEMENT drawers — are in place. Lesson: check parts when you unbox, not mid-assembly — it saves time and frustration.

Frequently asked questions

Who does the work

Assembly is carried out by experienced technicians who work with IKEA and other manufacturers daily. We know the quirks of every range — from BILLY and HEMNES to BESTA. We cover all of Warsaw and the nearby suburbs: Piaseczno, Pruszkow, Legionowo. To book, call or message us — we reply within an hour.