Furniture Assembly in San Francisco and the Peninsula

The flat-pack boxes in the garage stop being furniture-in-theory. We assemble it square and tight, anchor what should never tip, and haul the cardboard out when we go.

What we assemble

Residential-scale assembly, done properly: furniture, storage systems, desks and beds, play structures. Everything gets built level and racked square, fasteners seated without stripping, and — the part that matters with kids in the house — tall pieces anchored to studs. Box breakdown and donation staging ride along as part of the visit.

How we approach it

We build off the instructions but check the geometry ourselves — a case that’s racked out of square never sits right and never lasts. Fasteners go in by hand to final tension so nothing strips, drawers and doors get aligned before we call it done, and anything tall or top-heavy gets found-stud anchoring rather than a drywall anchor that lets go the first time it’s leaned on. Then the cardboard and packaging leave with us.

When to book it

Fold it into a visit whenever the boxes are stacking up — a wardrobe, a bunk bed, a set of shelves, the trampoline that’s been in the garage since spring. Because it’s booked on the same list as everything else, the assembly and the mounting and the odd repair all happen in one trip instead of three separate ones.

Commonly paired with: doors & windows and minor electrical — the mounting-and-hardware list that tends to ride along with new furniture.

Scope, plainly

  • Furniture & equipment assembly — Residential-scale.

What this doesn't cover

The limits above are the honest line. Major remodels, permit-requiring work, and full rebuilds are project territory — we'll tell you plainly at the walk-through, and when a job needs a licensed specialty trade we coordinate vetted subs on one invoice.

What it costs

One published member rate — $125/hr — booked in half- or full-day visits. No per-job quotes, no padding. Handled members draw on included monthly hours first. See membership pricing →

Hello Handy app My List screen showing the master to-do list

There's an app for the list

Snap a photo of the furniture assembly, it lands on your list — we handle the rest.

Common questions

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What happens at the walk-through?

About an hour. We do a light inspection of the property — walking the rooms, documenting your mechanicals and appliances, noting any obvious issues — then sit down with your list and discuss how we can help. That visit starts your home's record.

How do I book a visit? How far out?

Add tasks in the app or by text, then book a half-day or full-day block when you're ready. Members typically get a visit within a week or two; the seasonal rush can stretch that, which is one reason members get priority scheduling.

How do the two plans work?

Annual Membership ($399/yr) is access: the documented walk-through, your list managed by us, priority scheduling, and the crew at $125/hr whenever you book. Handled ($499/mo) is "we run the home": everything in Annual, plus a seasonal care plan we execute in the background and 3 crew hours a month included.

What's included in the membership vs. billed hourly?

The membership covers the walk-through, your home record, list management, and scheduling. Labor is one published rate for everyone — $125/hr. For Handled members the included monthly hours come first; anything beyond bills at the same $125/hr.

Ready to get the furniture assembly handled?

The walk-through is free, and there’s nothing to commit to. We come to you, learn the home, and you decide from there.

Serving San Francisco down the Peninsula to Cupertino

Where we do this work

Everywhere we serve →

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