Bed frame assembly: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering bed frame assembly

Bed frame assembly is a quick job, but customers judge it on how the bed feels for years. Win it by checking the support, the bolts and the level, so the customer does not come back with a squeak.

What customers ask

  • Will the mattress sag?
  • Why does my bed squeak?
  • Can you mount the headboard?
  • Do you take away the old bed?
  • Will you come back if it squeaks?
  • Can you fit it through my door?

How to win the job

  • On the call, ask for the frame brand, the mattress size and type, the floor type and the room access, so you bring the right tools.
  • Check the box count and the parts against the manual before you start, and tell the customer if anything is missing.
  • Install the center support and the slats as the manual requires, and show the customer the slat spacing before you finish.
  • Quote the assembly, the headboard mount and any old bed removal as separate lines.
  • Retighten all bolts and check for squeaks before you leave, and tell the customer when to retighten again.
  • Leave a written care sheet with the bolt schedule and the warranty terms.

What to put on your profile

  • Post photos of finished beds with the headboard mount and slat support visible
  • List the bed frame types you assemble, such as metal, wood platform and storage beds
  • State whether you wall mount headboards, and the anchor types you use
  • Show a sample care sheet with the bolt schedule and the warranty

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer a bolt tightening visit after the first few weeks, since frames settle
  • Suggest a support check when the customer changes the mattress
  • Recommend a headboard mount for a wall that cannot take a freestanding unit

Licenses and permits

Bed frame assembly is not commonly a licensed trade. Wall mounting a headboard is usually simple fastening, but stop and refer the work if you cannot rule out wiring or pipes behind the spot. Check with your state or local licensing agency if you take on work beyond assembly.

Questions

Do I need a license to assemble beds?

Assembly is not commonly licensed, but wall work can be different. Check with your state or local licensing agency and your local building office before you drill into structure.

What do I do if a frame has a missing or bent part?

Stop, photograph the part, and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. Do not force a bent part into place, since it can fail under load.

Should I warranty my assembly work?

Write it down. Say what you cover and for how long, and say what the manufacturer's warranty covers separately.

About this guide

This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.

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