7 Reasons You Should Hire a Pro For Furniture Assembly

A professional worker in overalls assembling a cabinet

When I was putting together a bookcase, I nearly tripped and fell off the ladder. Such incidents are an unfortunate part of DIY assembly, so I hired an expert for peace of mind. Here are 7 reasons why you should hire a pro for furniture assembly, including your safety.    

But there’s more to hiring a professional assembler than limiting damage or accidents. Experts show up with a proper set of tools and may have a few tricks up their sleeve for a quick and efficient assembly. I felt confident that my bookcase would maintain its sturdiness after a professional pieced it together. 

1. Limit Mistakes and Damage

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Professionals are trained and experienced in proper furniture assembly with minimal errors and furniture damage. They will not miss any steps or break vital assembly material, mistakes that could easily happen during a DIY. 

On top of that, professionals ensure that your floors, walls, and entrances remain intact during the assembly process. For little to no mistakes and damage-free furniture, it’s worth spending on a pair of trained hands. 

2. Get It Right the First Time

Experience Matters

Inexperienced DIYers commonly spend hours assembling furniture – even when the instruction manual estimates a 30-minute job. Experienced furniture assemblers have the skills and know-how to get the job done right the first time, without leaving structural weaknesses.  

Instead of wasting a lot of energy and retracing your steps, hire pros to quickly finish the assembly and let you enjoy your new furniture. 

The Right Tools for the Job

When you DIY furniture assembly, you’re usually stuck using the tools you have on hand or the tiny Allen wrench included in the box. Pros come equipped with their own tools – powerful electric drills and screwdrivers, socket sets, ratchet Allen keys, and more.

While these tools are rarely worth the expense for your average DIYer, a professional’s instruments can considerably cut down assembly time. Pros will often carry their own screws or other fasteners, so you don’t have to worry about ordering replacements for any missing pieces.

3. Free Up Time

Preparing dinner for the family, cleaning the dishes, and walking the dog eat up a large chunk of your off-work time. After a hectic week, the last thing you’d have the energy for is furniture assembly. The solution is quite simple: hire a professional assembler. Not only will the assembly take shorter than a DIY, but you’ll spend more valuable time with the little ones. 

4. Clean Up The Mess

A pro in overalls sitting on the floor while assembling a cabinet
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A professional will take the time to clean up the mess left after the assembly process, especially when dealing with large furniture that consists of many materials. You don’t want screws lying around for the kids to step on or the dog to accidentally swallow. Sawdust, pieces of cardboard, packing materials, and other debris are usually removed by professionals.

5. Avoid Injury

Furniture assembly can be dangerous if you’re inexperienced or using tools improperly. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hospitals treated more than 25,000 people in furniture-related accidents from 2017 to 2019. 

Hiring professional assemblers gives you and your loved ones some peace of mind. They are trained to handle tools and materials safely and complete the assembly process injury-free. 

6. Use Liability Insurance

Even expert assemblers can make mistakes. However, you’ll often receive a warranty or guarantee for the professional assemblers’ work. They will address any issues that arise due to assembly errors and correct them at no cost to you. Additionally, you won’t be liable for any damage to your home resulting from the assembly process.

7. Spend Less on Tools

It’s a fair argument that hiring a professional assembler can be more costly than tools, but here’s the catch. Hiring a pro gets you sturdy, well-assembled furniture in the long term. In contrast, many assembly tools are rarely ever used for regular household maintenance. You’ll be spending money on tools that you’ll hardly ever use, stuffing them in your attic where they’ll collect dust. 

FAQ About Furniture Assemblers

How much does it cost to hire furniture assemblers?

Furniture assembly is usually priced by the hour. Placing floating shelves on your wall can take a pro as little as ten minutes, so you’ll likely end up paying less than $100 for a professional service. Assembling a large item with a professional may cost as much as $426.

Overall, hiring furniture assemblers costs more in urban areas than in rural or suburban areas. Here’s an in-depth look at how much furniture assembly costs, highlighting key factors such as your location and furniture type.

Will furniture assemblers get rid of old furniture?

It depends on the furniture assembly company, but not always. Many furniture assemblers may refuse to provide such a service, even if you offer to pay them more. Movers may possibly help you get rid of furniture. In any case, it’s better to ask the pros than to assume.

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Jeffery Keusseyan

Jeffery Keusseyan is a writer with a knack for research and handiperson skills. He enjoys writing about home improvement projects and efficient ways to maintain your home exterior.