Home furniture assembly
Desk & Table Assembly in London
We join the legs or pedestal to the top using the supplied fixings. Braces, drawers and cable trays are fitted where the model includes them. We check that the furniture stands evenly and that any moving parts operate.
We build flat pack desks and tables at London properties. Tell us which model you chose, how it is configured and where you want it to stand.
- Home desks and dining tables
- Corner returns and drawers
- Fixed and extending tops
Home office desks, dining tables and occasional tables
Send a product link for the exact size and configuration you ordered. A desk with a shelf above the work surface, a corner desk with a return and a simple writing table all need different parts. If you bought a cabinet or pedestal at the same time, identify whether it is a separate piece or part of the desk frame.
For a dining table, tell us whether the top is fixed or extendable. Some products arrive with a separate base, leg pack or extension leaf. Check the order confirmation for those components. If the chairs also require assembly, add the model and quantity for them so they can be considered in the quote.
If the furniture is already at the property, confirm that the boxes are for the right size and finish. For a table available in several lengths, the external packaging may look similar. The product codes help tell the variants apart, and help match a tabletop to its base when the retailer has supplied them in separate cartons.
| Furniture | Details to send |
|---|---|
| Writing desk | Width, model and any drawer pack. |
| Corner desk | Return orientation and the final wall position. |
| Dining table | Size, base and fixed or extending top. |
| Occasional table | Model, quantity and any shelf or drawer. |
Decide how the desk or table will be used
For a desk, show us where you want the front and where the chair needs to move. If the desk has a left-hand or right-hand return, tell us which version is on the order and how you want it to sit in the room. A return that looks right on a product photo can be awkward next to a door or radiator in the actual room.
For a dining table, leave room around the sides for chairs to pull out. If the top extends, show us where the extended length will fit. If the table will stand beside a bay window or across a narrow room, measure the proposed position before deciding which way it should face. Give us the preferred layout when you enquire.
Mark any furniture that must stay in place during the visit. A newly delivered tabletop may need to lie flat for part of the build. If the only clear floor area is in another room, let us know what the route between rooms is like. It helps to know the largest dimensions and whether there are tight corners.
- Share the product model and size.
- Identify drawers, extensions or a desk return.
- Choose the position and check chair clearance.
- Mention any narrow route, lift or stairs.
What happens when we assemble the furniture
When the assembler arrives, show the order cartons and the position you want. We bring tools and use the fittings supplied for that model. Depending on the design, the build may use side panels, rails, leg brackets or a pedestal. If there are drawers or an extension mechanism, show us where those parts are packed before the main frame is put together.
Keep glass or other fragile parts in their protective packaging until the visit where possible. If the carton is already open, tell us where the protected top and fittings have been stored. Let us know if you have noticed chipped edges, damaged brackets or parts from two models mixed together. A clear picture can help identify what is affected.
After the build, check the final position with the assembler. For a desk, look at which side the drawers and return sit on. For an extending table, check you have clearance for the leaf and chairs. If there is an issue with a supplied part, retain the retailer details and product label so you can identify it when contacting the seller.
| Stage | What we need from you |
|---|---|
| Identify parts | Show us the right cartons and any separate accessory packs. |
| Choose position | Confirm the orientation and intended clearance. |
| Build | Keep the space around the furniture clear. |
| Review | Check the location, drawer position or table extension. |
Tell us what to include in the quote
For one piece, send the model, postcode and destination room. For several pieces, give each its own line in the list. A home office order may include a desk, a chair, drawers and a bookcase. If the desk is assembled with a return on one side, say whether the return arrives in a separate carton.
Include floor and access details, particularly for a large tabletop or furniture going into an upstairs study. If the boxes have already been delivered to the correct room, tell us. If they are still with the retailer, ask about collection and delivery in the same message. Give the branch and order reference so the furniture can be identified.
For a business ordering multiple desk positions, tell us the unit count, floors and any building access restrictions. A repeated office layout is usually easier to describe with a floor plan. Give the details of the office job separately from any home assembly enquiry so the right access arrangements are discussed.
| Factor | Examples |
|---|---|
| Model | Product link, exact size and finish. |
| Configuration | Drawers, return, base or extending leaf. |
| Room | Desk orientation, table position or destination floor. |
| Access | Largest carton, lift details and collection requirements. |
Match the assembly to the rest of the room
Check what else will go beside the furniture before the visit. A desk chair needs room to roll back, and a drawer cabinet needs a clear opening. If you have a new bookcase or shelves for the same room, tell us whether they should sit on one side of the desk or stand separately. Include those pieces when you ask about the job.
For a dining room, it helps to know how you plan to use the extended top. You may want the table centred between existing furniture or positioned so there is still room to walk through with all chairs out. Show us the intended arrangement before the cartons are opened, especially in a room with little spare floor area.
Keep product details available if the furniture needs to work alongside an existing desk or table. Matching height or width can matter more than matching the finish. Tell us if an existing cabinet must fit under the top so we can discuss the final position. For a desk with storage, check that a pedestal can open without blocking the chair. Tell us if a drawer needs to be reachable from a particular side.
Desk and table assembly FAQs
For work booked alongside this service, see dismantling and reassembly.
Can you assemble a desk with a corner return?
Send the exact model and orientation of the return. Show us the wall layout if there is a door or radiator near it.
Can I add chairs to the table assembly?
Yes. List the chair models and quantities, along with the table model.
Do I need to remove the tabletop from its packaging?
Leave protective packaging in place where practical. Tell us if the top has already been unpacked or damaged.
Can I book multiple office desks?
Yes. Send the model count and floor plan or room list. Tell us about access and where the boxes are stored.
What if an extending table does not close evenly?
We check the position of the extension hardware and how the top sections meet. The model instructions determine which fittings can be adjusted.
Get a quote for your desk or table
Send the product link, postcode, room and details of any drawers, extensions or other pieces.