The 5 Most Common Flat-Pack Mistakes (That We Fix Every Week)

DIY Flat-Pack Gone Wrong?

You're not alone. Most of our flat-pack callouts start with the same line:

“We gave it a go, but…”

Here are the 5 most common mistakes we fix every single week across Stockport and the Heatons — plus how to avoid them (or skip the hassle and just hire us).

🔧 1. Building in the Wrong Room

Beds and wardrobes that don’t fit through doors — we see it constantly.
✅ Always measure access and ceiling height before you start.

🔩 2. Wrong Screws in the Wrong Places

Mixing up fixings can split wood or strip threads.
✅ We pre-sort and label everything before touching a tool.

🛠️ 3. Rushing Without Power Tools

Manual builds = slow progress and rounded screws.
✅ We use torque-controlled drills to save time and avoid damage.

🪜 4. Not Leveling on Uneven Floors

You build a perfect wardrobe… that leans.
✅ We check for sloping floors before anchoring anything in.

🧼 5. Leaving Rubbish or Half-Finishing

Some builders leave packaging, dust, or unfinished drawers.
✅ We leave it clean, checked, and photo-ready.

📍 Why People in Stockport Call Us

• £75 minimum - we only do real jobs

• Experience with IKEA, Argos, Wayfair, Habitat, and more

• Fast, professional, and done without you lifting a finger

• Trusted by HMO landlords, tenants, and new homeowners

Areas We Serve

• Heaton Moor

• Heaton Mersey

• Stockport

• Didsbury

• Cheadle

• Burnage

• Levenshulme

How to Book

📸 Send us a photo or link to your item(s)
💬 We’ll give you a fixed quote within 1 hour
✅ Job booked — and done right

📞 Text or WhatsApp: 07441 356128
🔗 Or visit: hiclimited.co.uk/flat-pack-assembly-stockport