Budgeting Wardrobe Assembly Time
A wardrobe is the biggest flat-pack most NYC apartments will see. Booking too few hours means a half-built closet; too many means paying for idle time. Here's what pros actually see.
Two-Door Wardrobe (No Drawers): 1–1.5 Hours
A basic PAX-style two-door unit with fixed shelves goes up in about an hour for an experienced assembler. Add 30 minutes if it needs wall anchoring in plaster.
Wardrobe with Drawers: 2–2.5 Hours
Drawers are the time sink. Each drawer has its own runner, front, and cam system — figure 15–20 minutes per drawer.
Sliding or Mirrored Doors: Add 1 Hour
Sliding door tracks must be perfectly level or the doors bind. Mirrored panels are heavy and fragile, requiring two people to lift and align.
Built-In / Custom Fit to a Wall: 3+ Hours
Scribing a wardrobe to an uneven NYC wall and scribing toe-kicks to a sloped floor is custom carpentry, not assembly. Budget accordingly.
Plan for the 2-Hour Minimum
Most assembly bookings start with a two-hour minimum to cover travel. A single small wardrobe fits comfortably; two large wardrobes usually need a second hour.
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