If you are going to pay someone to assemble your furniture, you want to make sure the person you hire is a professional with plenty of experience. Ask the assembler how long he or she has been in the business and request references. Be certain to actually check on those references and to find out if the assembler's previous clients were satisfied with the service. In addition, ask the assembler to provide you with information about his or her training, education, and certification within the field.

Since you will be spending your hard earned money on hiring a professional furniture assembler, it only makes sense to find one that will guarantee his or her work. The assembler should carry professional liability insurance, which can be used to pay you if problems occur with the assembler's workmanship. Inquire about this insurance and find out whether or not the assembler stands behind his or her work.

For the most part, assemblers will request an hourly rate rather than a flat fee for their work. To save yourself a little money, find an assembler that charges in 30 minute increments after the first hour of work. This way, if the job takes one hour and fifteen minutes to complete, you will only pay for one and a half hours rather than for two.

When selecting an assembler, consider more than just the hourly rate. While one assembler may offer a very low rate, this rate may not include extras such as carrying heavy boxes or furniture upstairs or putting your furniture in place. Some assemblers may also automatically include delivery in their costs whereas others do not. These extras may be well-worth paying a slightly higher hourly rate. Or, if these benefits are not included in the hourly rate that you are quoted, find out how much extra they will cost you and then compare the assemblers you have to select from.

You are a busy person. As such, you need to find an assembler that is willing and capable of working around your schedule as much as possible. Depending upon your situation, it may be worthwhile to pay someone a little extra if he or she is willing to assemble and deliver your furniture in the evening or on a weekend.