Ready To Assemble Furniture Only* - Customer FAQs

How does a customer request an assembly?
Once furniture arrives in the home or office, customers can call our office to schedule an appointment. All appointments will be made in window time increments of anywhere from 1 to 4 hour time frames. Please have the place of purchase, item name, model and SKU# from box or receipt available when calling. Customers are scheduled according to available openings, and the work is usually completed within 24–72 hours (in most cases) depending on availability of assemblers and prior service calls.

Is there a minimum order for assembly?

Yes, our minimum charge is $65.
Does Robert's Assembly assemble floor models for retailers at on-site locations?
Yes. We do require a minimum service call of $65. However, prices are based on a per model/SKU basis. Call the office for details.

Are there any travel charges?
Possibly. There are no travel charges provided the customer lives within 25 miles of an assembler and/or meets a minimum assembly price of over $200.00. Customers will be informed of travel charges, if any, at time of scheduling.

Who should the customer call when changing or canceling the assembly?
Customers should call the office at 951-303-6494 during regular office hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m., the day prior to the scheduled assembly to change or cancel the appointment, or as early as possible on the day of the scheduled assembly. Robert's Assembly has voice mail available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .
 

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Will the assembler move the furniture?
Not ordinarily.* Assemblers will NOT move the furniture before or after delivery. It is the customer's responsibility to have the furniture placed in the room where it is to be built PRIOR to assembler's arrival. If having furniture delivered from retailer, please have delivery personnel put it in the room or carry it upstairs at the time of delivery.
Robert's Assembly personnel will not relocate cartons upstairs or move them from one room to another. A space of at least THREE TIMES the WIDTH of the carton should be cleared. Once built, the assembled furniture will be positioned in the room.

* Moving the new flat packed cartons after delivery* or pre existing furniture from room to room or relocating to another floor IS NOT included in the initial assembly quote, however, can be included for an additional charge. No discounts of any kind apply to moving charges.

*Relative to delivery services outside Robert's Assembly.

Does Robert's Assembly provide pickup and/or delivery services?
YES, for a nominal fee (varies according to individual customer's request, size of load, etc.), we will pick up and deliver your item(s) with or without assembly service requests.

Who have you assembled for?
We have assembled home and office furniture for more than 25 years for police officers, firefighters, doctors, lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, principals, teachers, celebrities, large and small companies, and many other customers and clients of retailers that sell RTA furniture. We're licensed, bonded and insured.

*Closet, Garage, and Kitchen installations, are separate services from furniture assembly and guaranteed in writing**, one full year from the date of installation. Call for additional information.

**Written under California Contract Agreement Law.

How long does the assembly take?
Assembly time varies according to the size of unit(s) and number of pieces. Robert's Assembly cannot commit to specific time requirements. On average, a single item can take anywhere from 1 to 5 hours.

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What if an item is discovered to be broken, missing or defective at time of assembly?
It is the customers responsibility to inspect the furniture cartons for obvious signs of damage immediately upon pickup or delivery of items. In addition, please inspect cartons to ensure that the furniture is exactly what you ordered, i.e., quantity, type, model, color, etc. Robert's Assembly personnel is not responsible for any damages beyond our control, i.e., concealed damages, damages due to factory defects, shipping mishandling, retail store mishandling, delivery mishandling, missing parts, wrong item, wrong color, etc. If a problem is discovered during an assembly at a customer's home or place of business, Robert's Assembly personnel will notify the customer immediately. The customer upon notification may elect to have the furniture built with defects or may choose to have the item(s) replaced by contacting the original place of purchase or the manufacturer. If, at the time of assembly, the customer chooses to replace or change the items and instructs Robert's Assembly personnel to discontinue the assembly, the customer will be charged a minimum $65 service call fee and will be instructed to reschedule when missing pieces or new items arrive.

Does Robert's Assembly guarantee their work?
YES, we provide a written 60day warranty on any (new product) workmanship we do from the date of assembly. This, however, does not supersede the manufacturer's warranty on the item itself.

Will the assembler remove the empty furniture cartons after assembly?
Not ordinarily, removing empty cartons are not included in the initial assembly quote, however, can be included for an additional charge of $10.00 for one box removal and $5.00 for each box thereafter e.g. 2 box removal-additional $15.00 charge. No discounts of any kind apply to carton removal.

How does a customer pay for an assembly?

Payment is to be made on the day of the assembly immediately after services are rendered for the items built. Robert's Assembly accepts cash and company checks*. Personal checks* are welcome if presented with valid identification. Checks* should be made payable to Robert's Assembly.

We also accept these major credit cards:

Who should I contact if I have a customer related question?
Please call our office at 951-303-6494 or if calling from the San Diego area, you may call toll free at: 866-303-6494.

When can a customer have an assembly done?
Furniture assemblies are performed Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. However, please call to schedule an assembly during our regular office hours, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m.12 p.m. Robert's Assembly is closed Sundays and holidays.

* $35.00 SERVICE CHARGE PLUS BANK FEES WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL DISHONORED CHECKS.

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