Blog · 6 October 2026
IKEA assembly service via Klusup: how it works and costs
If you book assembly through IKEA, a Klusup assembler will come to your home. Here is how it works and how it differs from using your own assembler.
IKEA does not assemble furniture itself, but has the assembly carried out by Klusup. You pay a €49 start-up fee per order, plus the labour price that Klusup quotes you. So you only know the total price after booking. With your own assembler such as PaxMonteur, you request a fixed price in advance based on your order list, from €79, with no start-up fee or call-out fees.
How does IKEA’s assembly service work?
When you check out on the IKEA website or in an IKEA store, you can add assembly. IKEA passes your request on to Klusup, a platform that distributes jobs among affiliated tradespeople. Klusup schedules the appointment and tells you the price.
So you deal with two parties: IKEA for the furniture and Klusup for the assembly.
What does it cost?
IKEA charges a €49 start-up fee per order. The Klusup labour price is added on top. If you book directly with Klusup, an hourly rate from €60 including VAT applies, with a surcharge for weekends or urgent jobs.
Source: the IKEA, Klusup and Zoofy websites, consulted on 30 September 2026. Prices may change. PaxMonteur is not affiliated with IKEA, Klusup or Zoofy.
What should you check when comparing?
- Compare the total price, including start-up fees and surcharges.
- Ask whether the price is fixed in advance or depends on the actual time spent.
- Ask whether wall fixing of tall wardrobes is included.
- Check when you pay: in advance or after the assembly.
- Read reviews of the party that will actually come to your home.
The alternative: a fixed price in advance
With PaxMonteur, you send your order list or a screenshot of your basket and receive one fixed price by email. It starts from €79 and is all-in: no start-up fee, no call-out fees. You only pay after the assembly. You can read how the price is built up on our prices page.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Does IKEA assemble furniture itself?
No. IKEA has the assembly carried out by Klusup, which passes the job on to an affiliated tradesperson.
What is the start-up fee for the IKEA assembly service?
IKEA charges a €49 start-up fee per order, according to the IKEA website on 30 September 2026. The labour price is added on top.
Can I have IKEA furniture assembled by another assembler?
Yes. You are not obliged to use IKEA’s assembly service. You can have your furniture delivered and choose your own assembler.
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