What gets built
If it came in a box with an Allen key, Sal has probably built it. Common jobs around Ottawa include:
- Dressers, wardrobes and PAX-style closet systems
- Bed frames, bunk beds and loft beds
- Bookcases, shelving units and TV stands
- Desks, office chairs and filing cabinets for home offices
- Patio sets, sheds-in-a-box and storage benches
- Home gym equipment, cribs and change tables
Built properly, not just put together
Most flat-pack problems come from rushing: cam locks not fully turned, backs not squared, drawers that rub. A properly built piece is checked for square, the drawers and doors are adjusted to run smoothly, and the piece is set level on your floor.
Tip-over safety matters. Tall dressers and bookcases can tip if a child climbs on them or a heavy drawer is pulled out. Every tall piece gets anchored to a stud with the included tip-restraint kit, or with better hardware if the kit is flimsy.
What furniture assembly costs
A dresser or a bed frame usually takes one to two hours, so it falls inside the $150 two-hour minimum. Large wardrobes and closet systems take longer. The easiest way to get a firm number is to text the product names or links. Sal will tell you roughly how long it'll take before booking.
Moving into a new place? Book a longer block and get the whole apartment or house built in one visit. Many customers add TV mounting, curtain rods, and picture hanging to the same visit.
Before Sal arrives
- Bring the boxes into the room where the furniture will go, if you can.
- Don't open the hardware bags. That's how parts go missing.
- Clear enough floor space to lay out the panels.
Sal can break down the cardboard for your recycling bin. Just ask.
Move-ins, home offices and nurseries
Furniture assembly is often part of a bigger change: moving into a new condo, setting up a home office, or getting a nursery ready before a baby arrives. Instead of losing a weekend to instructions, book one visit and get the bed, dresser, desk and shelves built, the curtain rods up, and the TV on the wall. Everything is checked for wobble and anchored where it should be, so the room is ready to use the same day.
What customers say
★★★★★ “Excellent service! Very professional, reliable, and friendly. He did an amazing job, paid great attention to detail, and made sure everything was done properly. Highly recommended!”
— Bilal A., Google review
★★★★★ “I worked with Sally before and he is always respectful, friendly and professional. Highly recommended.”
— Benny F., Google review
Read all of Sal's Google reviews (5.0 stars).
Sal works across Ottawa: Kanata & Stittsville, Barrhaven & Nepean, Orleans & Gloucester, and central Ottawa. If you're just outside those areas, call and ask.