IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Assembly in London
We assemble the cabinet bodies and fit the agreed furniture hardware, including hinges, drawers and shelf supports. We check that the units are square and the fronts run correctly. Confirm any wall installation or specialist trade work separately.
Send the cabinet order and plan. Identify which flat pack cabinet bodies, doors, drawers and fittings need assembling.
- Cabinet bodies and fronts
- IKEA order and plan
- Drawers and fittings
What to check before booking
List the cabinet bodies and fronts
Give the article numbers and sizes for each cabinet. Mark drawer units, corner pieces and doors on your plan. Hardware may be packaged separately, so include hinges, runners and other components.
Describe the work you need
Cabinet assembly and a full kitchen installation involve different work. If you need wall mounting, worktop cutting or utility connections, list those separately so the team can confirm what can be included before booking.
Sort cartons by cabinet position
Label the intended position of each cabinet on the plan. Keep the front and fittings with the matching unit. Tell us about any missing panels or substitutions before the appointment.
Read the cabinet list alongside the room plan
Send the latest IKEA plan and order list together. The plan identifies where cabinets belong, while the order list identifies the actual articles, sizes and fronts. If an order was changed after the first plan, show which version you want to follow. Mark each base, wall, tall or corner cabinet with its position. Include any matching legs, hinges and drawer parts supplied separately.
A photograph of a finished kitchen can help explain the arrangement, but it does not tell us which components arrived. Use the article numbers to distinguish two cabinets that are the same width but have different interiors. If only some cabinets need assembling, mark them on the plan. If the kitchen is going into more than one property, give each address its own list.
Group the bodies, fronts and drawer packs
Keep the box for each cabinet body with its intended fittings. Drawer fronts, hinges and accessories can come in smaller cartons, and the packaging may not show the destination without the order sheet. Label the groups with a position from the plan. For a row of matching units, record which cabinet needs drawers and which should have doors or shelves.
Check the order when it arrives, including the hardware packs and internal organisers. A missing front might affect only one part of the build, while a missing side panel can prevent a cabinet body from going together. Tell us which pieces are still due and when they should arrive. Keep the retailer’s revised confirmation if an item was substituted.
Distinguish cabinet assembly from kitchen fitting
Tell us if you want the flat pack cabinet bodies and furniture fittings assembled, or if the enquiry includes additional installation work. Wall fixing, worktop cuts, utility connections and appliance fitting involve different arrangements. List them separately so the team can confirm which parts are included and what needs to be arranged with an appropriate trade.
If you want cabinets positioned or fixed, send the instructions and photos of the intended walls. Mention any restrictions on drilling and known obstructions. For a rental or managed building, check permission before agreeing work that involves the wall. Do not assume a cabinet assembly quote includes rail mounting, plumbing or electrical work.
Prepare a build area near the planned layout
Clear enough floor space to lay out the panels without blocking access. If the room is still being decorated, tell us what will be ready before the visit. For example, another team may be using the floor area or the cartons may have been stored in a different room. Explain which areas can be used and how the largest pieces will reach them.
Show the final cabinet locations on the plan, including any corners or openings that affect access. If you know the cabinets will be assembled in a room other than the kitchen, tell us about doorways and steps between the two. A tall housing or long panel may be harder to move after assembly than while it is boxed.
Review cabinet and fitting details during the visit
Show the assembler the order, layout and separate fitting packs when the job starts. We use the manufacturer instructions and supplied furniture fittings. Tell us if drawers or hinges belong to a particular cabinet. If the order includes two similar fronts with different finishes, keep their labels available until the correct parts have been identified.
After assembly, check the cabinet identification and review the agreed door, shelf and drawer configuration. If part of the order remains outstanding, note which cabinet it affects and keep the item reference. If a separate installer will complete later work, share the updated list so the assembled units and remaining packs can be matched to the plan.
Give us enough information to prepare a cabinet quote
Include the postcode, cabinet count, article numbers and room plan. Say where the boxes are now and whether there are stairs or a restricted loading area. If you want furniture collected from IKEA, give the branch and order reference. Tell us whether everything is ready or the delivery is being split.
Check the quote against the cabinet list and confirm which additional work, if any, has been included. If you change a door style, drawer arrangement or cabinet size after asking for a quote, send the revised plan. A small change on the drawing can affect the number of components supplied. Keep the original instructions with the matching cabinets.
Plan for handover when another trade is involved
If the cabinets will be installed by another team, agree where assembled units and loose parts should be left. Give us the contact who can confirm the positions or answer questions about the plan. Keep hardware for work outside the cabinet build together and labelled so it can be found when the next stage starts.
Check the furniture order after changes to the kitchen plan
If a cabinet has been moved or replaced in the latest plan, check its article number against the order. The same width can be used for a door unit, drawer unit or housing with different components. Mark anything that was returned or ordered separately so the team can identify what is actually present.
For a staged delivery, give the dates for the bodies, fronts and accessories. If a separate installer will complete the kitchen, send them the latest plan and identify which units have already been built. Keep loose fittings labelled by cabinet. That is particularly useful if a front, shelf or drawer pack is being fitted at a later stage.
Details to confirm before the visit
| Check | What to consider |
|---|---|
| Cabinet build | Bodies and supplied furniture fittings |
| Positioning or wall mounting | Share the plan and wall information separately |
| Utilities | Arrange qualified electrical, gas or plumbing work as appropriate |
| Check | What to consider |
|---|---|
| Bodies | Mark the position on the cabinet plan |
| Fronts | Match size and finish to the cabinet |
| Accessories | Identify drawer, hinge and internal storage packs |
What to send for your quote
| Job detail | What to send |
|---|---|
| Base cabinet | Body, front and drawer packs |
| Corner unit | Plan position and matching fittings |
| Wall cabinet | Cabinet assembly and any separate mounting enquiry |
Questions before booking
For work booked alongside this service, see IKEA collection and delivery and IKEA storage assembly.
Can I request cabinet assembly only?
Yes. Tell us which cabinet bodies and fittings need assembling.
Do you need my kitchen plan?
It helps identify cabinet sizes and positions, especially for several units.
What if I also need worktop or plumbing work?
Describe that work separately so availability can be confirmed before booking.
Do you check drawer movement before cabinet installation?
Where the cabinet and its fittings can be assembled independently, we check that the drawers are seated and move correctly. Final alignment may depend on the subsequent installation.
Can you build cabinets from a revised IKEA plan?
Yes, use the latest plan and matching item list. We compare the supplied cabinet sizes and fittings with the agreed arrangement.
Request a quote
Send your cabinet plan and article list. Tell us which bodies, fronts and drawers need assembling.