DIY. Home furniture assembly can be handled as a DIY project. It is often best to hire a professional furniture assembler for the task without the proper tools, time, or knowledge

Discounts. If you purchased multiple items, consider assembling them at once. Most furniture assemblers offer a discount if you hire them to assemble more than one piece of furniture. Putting together furniture takes time, so ask about discounts for multiple items

Broken pieces. If you discover that the furniture arrived broken in the box, contact the company you purchased it from for a refund or replacement. Never fix broken items of furniture yourself. Contact a company representative for help.

Inspection. Inspect the item when it arrives to ensure it is not broken before scheduling your furniture assembly. If the assembler arrives and cannot put the furniture together because it was damaged, you must pay a fee for the assembler’s time

Do not unpack. Never completely unpack the box before the assembler arrives. Doing so could lose important pieces or instructions. Instead, check to ensure it is the correct item and undamaged before closing the box

Space clearance. Keep the area where the furniture is assembled clear of other furniture and debris to make it easier for the assembler. Keep pets and children out of the area during assembly

Estimates. Obtain 3 estimates for furniture assembly and read reviews. Choose a company that is not too cheap or expensive but offers moderate fees and boasts good reviews

Location. Your location affects the cost if you live in a rural area or big city. If the furniture assembler has to travel a long distance, they typically charge more. When hiring someone to put furniture together locally, the fees are usually less if they do not have to travel a great distance

Travel fee. If you are outside the assembler’s area, you may be charged a travel fee for the visit. This is typically up to $25 but may be higher if you are significantly farther

Estimate visit. If you hire a company that has not sold or delivered the furniture and is unfamiliar with it, they may charge you for an estimate visit. This charge is $30 to $40 , and if you hire the company to do the work, they usually roll it into your total fee