How Much Does It Cost to Assemble Furniture? [2025 Data]

Furniture Assembly Cost Factors

Several factors impact how much you’ll pay for furniture assembly, such as furniture size, type, labor, and more. Here’s a detailed cost breakdown for assembling furniture. 

Furniture Item

Whether your furniture is trendy rattan or reclaimed wood, the more complicated the piece, the higher the assembly cost. Dressers, desks, and bed frames tend to be the most complex. For example, it takes about two hours to assemble the average bed. On the other hand, chairs and end tables tend to be the least complex and may only take a few minutes to build. Here are the price ranges of assembling common furniture items:

Size

Larger furniture pieces are often weighty and complex. Your handyperson may even need to bring on an additional worker to help with the job, which raises the overall price. The table below shows what you can expect to pay for furniture assembly based on size.

Number of Items

The number of items on your to-do list will affect the total cost to assemble furniture. On one hand, you'll likely pay a minimum fee for assembling one or two small items. Contractors need to cover their travel and time, and they will charge accordingly. On the other hand, assembling multiple items can unlock a bulk rate, accounting for a discount between 10% to 30% off your total price.

Labor

Since the best type of pro to hire for furniture assembly is a handyperson, you can expect to pay their hourly or project rates. The cost of hiring a handyperson is $90 per hour on average, with hourly costs ranging from $40 to $140, depending on the project.

Furniture assembly is almost always priced by the hour, though smaller and easy-to-assemble items may be subject to a minimum fee. These prices can double if the job requires two people, which is often needed for larger furniture.

DIY Assemble Furniture vs. Hiring a Pro

Furniture assembly can be as simple as screwing legs onto your brand new couch, which is why many homeowners and renters opt to do it themselves. As long as you have a basic toolkit, it won’t cost you anything.

The main benefit of hiring a local handyperson is convenience and safety. If you’re not experienced with anchoring furniture, professional furniture assembly is probably your safest bet. Even without safety risks, you may just want to avoid the hassle. It may not be worth it unless you have difficult pieces, large pieces, or multiple pieces to assemble.

Since you’ve already purchased your furniture, you’re only paying for labor. You can expect an hourly service charge, though some simple jobs will have a minimum charge. The cost breakdown also includes a tip. You should tip your furniture assembly service anywhere from $10 to $20 per person. If it’s a difficult job or they provided excellent service, shoot for the high end of that range.

Ways to Save Money on Furniture Assembly

The cost of furniture assembly can add up quickly, especially if you have several items that need professional assembly. So, you’ll want to look for simple yet effective ways to save a few bucks. While there are countless ways to save on furniture assembly, here are four methods to try. 

• Ask your pro if they offer any discounts or promotions for multiple service requests. 

• Get personalized quotes from at least three different furniture assembly companies. While the least expensive option isn’t always the best, you want to make sure you’re paying a reasonable price. 

• DIY build furniture that isn’t too difficult or time-consuming.

• Prepare multiple items for assembly at the same time. Furniture assemblers may charge  less if you hire them to assemble several items.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

Home is the most important place on earth, which is why Angi has helped more than 150 million homeowners transform their houses into homes they adore. To help homeowners with their next project, Angi provides readers with the most accurate cost data and upholds strict editorial standards. We extensively research project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We rely on reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects. 

Want to help us improve our cost data? Send us a recent project quote to [email protected]. Quotes and personal information will not be shared publicly.