19 Oct 2026 · updated 19 Oct 2026
How Much Does Furniture Assembly Cost? 2026 Guide
Short answer: furniture assembly at Handyman Gold Hands starts at $89* a piece. The minimum visit is $200, so the best value is to have a few pieces built in the same visit. Bigger or multiple items are $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and you approve the written price before we come.
Key takeaways
- The $89 starting price is for one standard flat-pack piece. Size, number of parts and anchoring can move the price, and we write it down before the visit.
- The minimum visit is $200. A bed plus a dresser and a nightstand, or several IKEA boxes, fit one visit.
- A Half Day (up to 4 hours) is $399 and a Full Day (up to 8 hours) is $749 — cheaper than hourly for a whole room or a new-home setup.
- Paying online adds a 5% card processing fee. No sales tax on labor.
What changes the price of assembling furniture
| What changes | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size and parts | A nightstand is quick; a wardrobe, bunk bed or home-gym rack has many parts and takes longer. |
| Number of pieces | Several pieces in one visit share the trip, so the cost per piece drops. |
| Anchoring | Tall dressers, bookcases and wardrobes should be anchored to the wall — we bring anchors for drywall, concrete or tile. |
| Where it goes | Carrying a heavy piece upstairs or into a tight room takes more time than a ground-floor room. |
| Unpacking and cleanup | We unpack, sort the hardware, build, level and place the piece, then take the packaging to your bin. |
Because these differ on every job, the exact price is written for your pieces before the visit. We do not guess a total over the phone.
The cheapest way to get furniture assembled
The $200 minimum visit is the real floor, so fill it. One visit can hold:
- a bed frame and a mattress set in place,
- a dresser and two nightstands,
- a bookcase or two, anchored,
- a desk and an office chair.
If the list is longer — a whole room or a new-home move-in — book time, not pieces:
| Your list | Best option | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One or two pieces | Assembly | From $89, $200 minimum visit |
| A few pieces | Hourly | $100 per hour, 2-hour minimum |
| About 4 hours of work | Half Day | $399 |
| A full new-home setup | Full Day | $749 |
What it looks like when it is done
These are real assembly jobs from our portfolio:
- Upholstered bed frame assembled from the boxes
- Tall pantry cabinet assembled in a kitchen
- Bunk bed with a slide assembled
- Home gym station assembled in a basement
How to get an exact price
- Send a photo of the boxes or the product links, and say how many pieces.
- Tell us if anything needs anchoring to the wall.
- We send the written price. You approve it before the visit.
Call +1 (786) 788-8714 or book a time online, and see our full price list. We are insured and bonded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does furniture assembly cost?
At Handyman Gold Hands furniture assembly starts at $89* for one standard flat-pack piece. The minimum visit is $200, so most customers have several pieces built in the same visit. Larger or multiple items are $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and the price is written before the visit.
Do I need to unpack the boxes first?
No. We unpack, sort the hardware, assemble, level and place the piece where you want it, then take the packaging to your bin.
Can you anchor furniture to the wall?
Yes. Tall dressers, bookcases and wardrobes should be anchored — we bring the right anchors for drywall, concrete or tile. Tell us when you book.
Is it cheaper to book a Half Day?
If you have about four hours of work, yes. A Half Day is $399 for up to 4 hours, and hourly work for the same time is $400. A Full Day is $749 for up to 8 hours, compared with $800 by the hour — good for a whole room or a new-home setup.