IKEA furniture has made home decoration a much simpler task. One of the early pioneers of flatpack furniture, they’ve been able to let people buy, transport and assemble various pieces needed for their house. 

However, it’s not just bookcases and shelving units. At Ikea, you can buy almost complete bathroom makeovers, which can lead to a lot more work at home. Hiring an IKEA bathroom installer can give you the time and freedom to work on other projects. 

• What do IKEA bathroom installers do?
• The most common IKEA bathroom products
• How much does it cost to hire an IKEA bathroom installer?
• How to hire a reputable local IKEA bathroom installer
• Getting quotes from IKEA bathroom installers

What do IKEA bathroom installers do?

IKEA bathroom installers help to set up your purchases from the Scandinavian store. Although there are some bathroom pieces, like bathtubs, that can’t be bought from IKEA, almost everything else can be. 

Working around these core fixtures, an IKEA installer will put together whatever items you’ve bought from the store. Not only will they put it together, but they’ll install it on the wall (or appropriate location). 

With some installers, you may also be able to arrange for them to pick up the required items from the warehouse, too. 

The most common IKEA bathroom products

The most commonly purchased bathroom furniture bought from IKEA is the vanity range. These storage units are built around your sink, helping you hide-away towels or other bathroom necessities. 

For more storage, you can also buy IKEA bathroom cabinets. Fixtures like lighting and mirrors are also available. 

Bigger items like sinks, taps and showers can also be bought from IKEA, although you may need to hire a plumber to help install these. 

How much does it cost to hire an IKEA bathroom installer?

The cost of your project will depend entirely on how complicated it is. Most IKEA installers and flatpack assemblers charge on a per item basis, with bigger and more complicated items costing more. Most will also have a minimum callout fee. 

Different companies charge different rates, but as a guide this is what ACT’s CanKit charges for different items, as of October 2023:

• $87 for a base or wall cabinet
• $140 for a tall cabinet
• $25 for each under-cabinet light
• $25 for each drawer

How to hire a reputable local IKEA bathroom installer

As with any tradie, it’s important to do some research before hiring anyone to carry out work in your home. 

When looking for a local bathroom installer, there are a few questions you should ask beforehand:

• What experience do you have with IKEA products?
• Will you install the products (e.g. secure them to the wall) or simply assemble them?
• Do you offer delivery as well?
• Do you have any photos of previous jobs you’ve worked on?

Getting quotes from IKEA bathroom installers

Before hiring someone to start work on your bathroom, it’s important to get a written quote. This quote should include the total cost of the project, exactly what is being offered and a date for completion of the work.