I have had the pleasure of working with Assembly Squad for my real estate and design clients. I am a real estate broker and interior designer and typically need a contractor to help me redo homes as I get them ready for the market and/or renovate homes after they have been sold to my clients. As many find out it's hard to find a good contractor. Until last year when I had the pleasure of using them for the first time. I have brought Assembly Squad in for yet another time for my last client in Hyde park to redo her kitchen. After she saw their professionalism and quick paced quality work they are now helping me continue to redo her entire home. They help make my jobs seamless as they carry out my designs quick, clean and beautifully, meeting deadlines and making clients happy. This makes my job easier and shows my vision off like a dream. Not only is the craftsmanship gorgeous but the job site is extremely clean! I'm so grateful to have found this team. We now work together on many of my clients both commercial and residential. Likewise I help them with their jobs as our working relationship has become so strong. Every new listing/sale/design client I have I bring them in to help me prep the house to list or after to complete renovations for my investors. I trust them and so do my clients which speaks volumes. Thank you Assembly Squad. Warm Regards Melinda Cabanilla Mistura Design, Inc Century 21SGR read more

We were looking for an IKEA installer and assemblers for cabinets and came across Assembly Squad's profile on Yelp. Impressed by their website we received a very competitive quote compared to other options we reviewed. Assembly Squad delivered over and above, finished the project on budget and faster than expected. The team was easy to work with and were clearly experts in IKEA assembly, among other traditional work. Highly recommend! We would certainly work with them again. read more

Assembly Squad completed a kitchen and bath renovation on a rental unit in my home. They are affordable and do know their way around IKEA products. Their recommendation to work with Melinda for design was helpful - 5 stars for her. That being said, you certainly get what you pay for with this company. Their subcontractors were good, and the work they performed seems sufficient (we'll see how it holds up), however project management/communication was a nightmare. The left hand is certainly not talking to the right hand with these guys. Plan on quitting your full-time job, because you'll need to be there managing your own renovation step by step. (GC lives in Michigan apparently, so needless to say he wasn't really keeping tabs on the work being done.) Simple things like telling us that a contractor was coming on Friday, and they'd show up unannounced on Thursday - easy thing to remedy with a quick text - but that didn't happen. Expect some annoying little "nickel and dime" billing with them as well. For example, we were told to order additional IKEA products - that we discovered *ourselves* were actually not needed - costing us in shipping fees. They offered to return the items to IKEA, then billed us for making the trip. (A heads up would have been nice.) They also billed us to move supplies stored in our backyard/garage into the house - again, I could have moved it myself had I known. Bottom line - would I hire them again? Probably not. It was a headache. read more

I knew I wanted to do a great looking remodel for my tired old condo kitchen. I found a great designer (who used IKEA cabinet components while we outsourced doors and hardware that were a bit upgraded) and now that same designer works for this company! Assembly Squad is great! They held my hand throughout the whole process, gave me realistic but surprisingly quick start-to-finish dates. They have a great process that allowed me to live in my condo even while the last steps were going on. The partners at the company are both very energetic and solid citizens. None of that "be back Tuesday' & vanish for 3 weeks stuff - they set deadlines and they keep them. Anyone who says their prices are high is a novice at construction. You get what you pay for usually with construction. read more

Pushy salespeople, pricing was outrageous compared to other contractors for what they are offering.

We had a small kitchen remodeling project done by Assembly Squad in November and we are totally satisfied with their service from the very beginning. We are the 1st-time homeowner so honestly, we knew nothing about home improvement. Viktor guided me through the whole project and answered all my questions. Tim came to our apartment and carefully measured everything and explained what they were going to do. They provided all the documented requested by our HOA and followed all of their strict rules. Tim then kindly bought the materials from Ikea for us with very reasonable extra charge. Victor who did the actual work was an excellent carpenter. He was very professional and honest. He also did the nice backsplash.The countertop guy they recommended was also great and efficient. We scheduled the project around Thanksgiving holiday and they finished demolition and installing cabinets within two weeks. We recommend Assembly Squad to anyone who would like to install the Ikea Kitchen. read more

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Assembly squad remodeled our kitchen and did a fantastic job. They were easy to work with, and made the process easy and seamless. We knew going into the project what we wanted our kitchen to look like and needed help to make it happen. They took care of the IKEA portion of the kitchen install. Our kitchen cabinet fronts were from Semihandmade and they got those installed for us too. We picked out the subway tile backsplash, which they also installed for us and even returned at our request, to fix some of the tiles when we had electrical work redone for under cabinet lighting. Overall, I would highly recommend them for a kitchen remodel. We had a great experience. read more

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I can't even begin to explain how Awesome my experience with Assembly Squad was. I contacted them early Saturday morning & they were able to send someone over Sunday morning. It took about 3 hours to build my wardrobe. Viktor called me in the middle of the project to make sure everything was well. He processed my payment on the phone & was so kind. After my worker left, I noticed the base was a little down turned and I cracked it when I tried to move it. Viktor sent the guy back to my house to make sure the unit was ok; he moved it to another wall for me & mounted it. I plan on using AS again in a couple months to install a bathroom sink & counter. read more

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These guys are the best! They designed and rehabbed a very updated galley kitchen in my in-law's pre-war condo building, and converted an old Murphy bed alcove into a multi-functional work space and bar. We also started right at the beginning of the pandemic, and they made it happen in spite of IKEA's logistical red tape during Covid. Grateful to Assembly Squad for helping create a dream kitchen, and for doing it at a fair price and on time! read more

Sent an online request for a quote on assembling and installing some IKEA kitchen cabinets for a basement area, and included the IKEA layout. Disappointed to receive an email response that Assembly Squad has a 10 cabinet minimum (even tho that restriction is not listed on the website, or if it is, I didn't see it). Since this layout only had 5 cabinets (and an open shelving wall unit), they didn't want the job. Was really hoping to have them do the work, the reviews looked great and they had the expertise to handle a sink hookup to the water pipes. read more

Assembly Squad installed our kitchen from IKEA and they did an excellent job. Not only did they complete the job in a timely fashion, they answered all our questions and spent as much time as necessary with us to make sure the job was done right. Additionally, our cabinet hardware did not come in before they finished the job and they came back to install it and did not charge us extra. Also, they offer a service where they go to IKEA purchase your kitchen, and deliver it to the site. This service is WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD! If you've done much research about ordering at IKEA, you know it can turn into a complete nightmare- missing parts, incorrect configurations, etc. They took care of ALL of this for a nominal fee and even returned to IKEA for an additional trip so we didn't have to. They even looked over our kitchen design (completed by Traemand- terrible reviews, don't even think about having them do the install) and made changes that improved the functionality and aesthetic of our kitchen. I highly recommend these guys- they are awesome! I'll post pictures when the back splash is done... You guys... every time I look at my kitchen I'm soook happy I didn't have to put it together! Assembly Squad was stellar! read more

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I used Assembly Squad this past weekend to put together a bed and a massive dresser, and couldn't be happier with the service. I requested a quote on Thursday through the site and had an email with a time and cost estimate within an hour. We went back and forth on scheduling since it was pretty short notice for needing someone on Saturday, but they were really accommodating and were able to send someone within the timeframe that worked. Tim was the guy who assembled everything and he did an awesome job. It took about an hour longer than initially estimated, but it was worth the wait. In the end, if it's going to take a professional 5-6 hours to assemble furniture, it would have taken me at least 3x longer, so definitely worth the cost. The cost, by the way, was actually a little cheaper than the three other companies I contacted. read more

We love our beautiful kitchen! We knew we wanted to hire a team that could professionally install our IKEA cabinets and Semihandmade fronts and doors. Viktor and Tim from Assembly Squad were amazing! They were prompt, courteous, and professional. They had excellent recommendations. Tony installed the cabinets to perfection. It has been a couple of months, and everything works perfectly. The entire team was pleasure to work with, and they went that extra mile to make it easier for us. Tim went to IKEA to pick up a couple of missing items and even return left over items for a refund for us. I can't say enough good things about them! read more

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Vikor the boss man, was extremely easy to work with!Martin was prompt, professional, and pleasant! We definitely recommend their services. He also kept all the nails and screws in order during assembly, didn't take up much space, and assembled our very difficult pieces much more quickly than id expected. I will never assemble anything myself ever again! See you soon guys! read more

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Excellent job assembling and installing our kitchen cabinets. Communication with Viktor was great. Very punctual and responsible. Super clean work. They were flexible and understanding. These guys are the definition of professionalism. Would highly recommend! read more

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Assembly Squad is truly fantastic. I 100% recommend them to EVERYONE. Moving is a truly frustrating and tiring endeavor but I actually enjoyed speaking with Viktor and having Angel and Jacob come to build my furniture. I had a drawer that everyone online claimed would take 6 hours to build but Jacob did it in about 2 and a half hours! Angel was a true professional and completely understood what each item needed. It was surprising when they were shocked and so thankful at the fact I got them lunch and tipped them. Come on people....feed and tip the people you hire. Anyways, I really was surprised at the work ethic of Assembly Squad and how willing they were to do their absolute best for their customers. They will go above and beyond and leave your mind at peace. I have severe OCD to the point that I will straight up have panic attacks when things are not done my way or the way I envisioned but seeing how they worked...so diligent and amazingly thorough...I just can't rave about them enough. CAN YOU TELL HOW AMAZING MY EXPERIENCE WAS!??! Don't go anywhere else. You found your place. :) read more

These guys are awesome - plain & simple. Viktor, Tim, and the full team did an excellent job with a cabinet design & installation project. They were attentive, responsive, professional, & even very competitively priced! I had previously worked with a designer hired by IKEA for my project - but when Viktor & Tim reviewed the plans that designer put together they immediately stepped in to improve on the design. After spending a few hours together refining the initial designer's work, the guys from Assembly Squad took my materials list (generated by the IKEA planning app) & went to work! They picked up all the materials & arrived the next day to begin the installation. Installers worked diligently & professionally (even while I was isolated to my bedroom with a horrible case of the flu!) & delivered quality results. We are so pleased with the design & install that we'll absolutely use Assembly Squad again if we embark on a similar project in the future! read more

I recently used Assembly Squad for kitchen cabinet install and countertop install for two units. The communication throughout the process was as easy as it gets they worked with me in changing dates and delivering their services when promised. Viktor understands the service industry and exemplifies great customer service his job was making sure i was happy and that his staff did a great job. I would not hesitate to use them again in the future but also recommend to others. read more

Finally have a chance to write a review. Assembly Squad is hands down one of the best services. We originally hired them to put together some Ikea furniture - a desk, bookcases and 2 PAX wardrobes. Not the type of work for a couple of rookies. Viktor, handles all the scheduling and Peter is the contractor. Peter and Martin completed all the projects in a couple of hours. But we still wanted more. After a very unsuccessful attempt to work with Ikea's kitchen services, we turned to Assembly Squad again. They do more than just put stuff together. Peter helped us design the entire kitchen and completed a full gut renovation - from studs to finish. I've had the kitchen for almost a year and I still love it. You will not regret working with Assembly Squad for any project. read more

I stand by my initial review. I did like the job they had done initially and that is why I wanted them to do my second job. However their not getting back to me to set up an appointment was very inconvenient as I had invited guests over and had to cancel . For me not hearing anything from them indicated an unprofessional approach to their business. I did not appreciate the call from the company asking me to take down my review. He offered to do something free for me. I have no more furniture to assemble and it was too late. As I refused to change my review as I feel it it is truthful and fair he became more and more angry and argued that I should rescind the review. I finally just terminated the conversation and hung up. His approach on this call was equally unprofessional. read more

VIktor at Assebly Squad was a real pain in the neck to work with throughout the entire process. He made estimating problematic. Each time a new part of issue came up he issued a new invoice "FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT" for $25 or $75 dollars. Very disruptive. This was a large, multi-unit job and this company has no empathy and little process for dealing with complexity. Additionally, both large cabinets have doors that don't close properly. Kitchen cabinets aren't fully "set" and several pieces were not quite right. We did let them "go" and found another Ikea installer to finish the job. I would not recommend. This review is by a real, paying client who is dissatisfied with all aspects of doing business with assembly squad. This type of aggressive response by Viktor only highlights my experience. read more

First off, their entire team is excellent, professional, speedy, and courteous, I couldn't have asked for a better group on contractors to put together the puzzle of a kitchen we ordered from Ikea. Couldn't be happier with their work! A little backstory - we bought a 3 flat in Pilsen about 3 years ago and we've been rehabbing it every since. We did the first two apartments pretty much by ourselves, rented them out and moved into the top unit at the same time we started to renovate. It turns out I can only tolerate living in construction for a couple years and work was getting busier so we contracted out most of the work on that unit. You win some and lose some - our electrician was a nightmare, the carpenter was going nuts trying to make everything perfectly square in a 120 year old building... but when it came to the kitchen the Assembly Squad really saved our a*****! We bought the measuring service through Ikea in Bolingbrook ($199 refunded via gift certificate after you purchase the kitchen), they in turn contract it out to Traemand who is based out of Denver and doesn't have a physical office in Chicago. The two people who came out were very nice, seemingly professional, I felt great after our 4 hour appointment and we had a plan for the kitchen at the end with a quote for their installation services. Fast forward a few weeks - we are ready to make the plunge so we go out to Ikea and find a kitchen specialist... after 2 more hours of waiting everything is in the computer and ordered, scheduled to be delivered after the weekend. I called Traemand back to schedule the installation and I'm routed around to voicemail both times that day (it was a Friday around 1pm CST) and then finally get through via email and I'm told that our representative will call us first thing on Monday to schedule something. Strike 1. Monday comes around and no one calls in the morning. I call them in the afternoon and again with the voicemail. Finally I get a call back late in the afternoon and I'm told it will be 3+ weeks until they can get someone out there... ugh (strike 2). I schedule it anyways and get on with my life. The next day I decided to see if there was anyone else that installs Ikea kitchens, that is when I came across the Assembly Squad. They came back with a prompt quote that beat Traemand plus they were able to start in a day. MUSIC TO MY EARS! They also pointed out some questionable items on the plan that Traemand has come up with - some of the measurements were off by more than 6 inches! A set of cabinets that was already in our kitchen wouldn't fit, no outlets or light switches were taken into account (the room is a giant dry-walled empty space, there's no way to overlook that). Our GC came by and confirmed what they had told us (STRIKE 3 for Traemand). I canceled Traemand (dont sign their contracts!) and hired Assembly Squad. The next morning I was greeted by 2 guys who came and dove right into the kitchen. They said it would take about 2 days to finish and seemed to progress very quickly. They ran into some issues with the levelness which took a significant amount of extra time but we weren't charged extra, they switched out the cabinet that didn't fit as well, and really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect! It took a little longer, about 3 days total, but their work is perfect, they even came back and made adjustments when the counter top service (Ikea also contracts that out) needed slight adjustments made. So weeks before Traemand could even get a person out to our place, the Assembly Squad had corrected and completed the entire kitchen... for less money. They're all local guys so there's an accountability there that's missing with Traemand and it really show! Everyone took pride in doing an excellent job and I would work with them again without hesitations (if only they did masonry and foundation work... haha)! I was so happy with the finished product that I even broke my multi-year Yelp sabbatical to make sure that everyone knows just how excellent these guys are! If you're reading this - THANK YOU ASSEMBLY SQUAD! read more

Buyer beware. We recently had Assembly Squad try to install our new kitchen. I started out with really high hopes. I felt I did my due diligence by checking references and oh how I was wrong. Viktor started out great but things quickly went down hill. I am not sure if it is because IKEA recently changed their kitchens but I basically had to have all of their work corrected. They did not level the cabinets correctly, they did not line up the doors and drawer cabinets correctly, they did not put in all the finished panels that they needed to, they told me I was missing the mechanisms to have soft close on my doors and I was not they were right in a pile of "extra" pieces that they left behind. Ernesto and Viktor were argumentative throughout the process. Just plain unpleasant all the way around. The contractor I had correct the work could not believe I paid them. I really cannot express what a waste of time and money they were. If this review keeps one person from dealing with what we did then I have done my social duty. Look elsewhere. read more

Do not use these guys!! Quality sucks, not once did Viktor check on status and his partner came twice in beginning but never again or even to check on status. Watch your quote and proposal, they leave stuff out to nickel and dime you later. On top of all that, he raises his voice to women and is condescending. Horrible!!!! read more

Now that we're finally settled in our house and enjoying our new IKEA kitchen, I found the time to write a review for this company. Let me put it simply, if I could give 10 stars, I would. Assembly Squad is probably the best service company I have ever dealt with. Lightning fast response time, true professionals to work with(Viktor and Tim), fair prices and quality work that is second to none! I used Assembly Squad to install IKEA cabinets in our kitchen and wish I would have had more work for them. From the minute I received my quote, to scheduling the job, to the onsite install and clean up, to the post job follow up...everything was top notch. I can't say enough. Tim, the project manager, even offered to run back out to IKEA from the city to grab a door handle that I had forgot to purchase. Most companies wouldn't even think of that offer, let alone doing it. Don't be fooled by the ficticious one star reviews here. To make it easier, throw out the best 5 star reviews and the worst five reviews and see what you are left with.....yep, you'll still be left with all five star reviews, for good reason. The bottom line: If you have anything from IKEA (or other flat pak products) that needs to be assembled, this is the company you need to use. Period. Can't wait to use Assembly Squad again! (pictures to follow) read more

I hired them to build a dresser I ordered from Amazon. The guy who came did a great job and was professional, also he ended up assembling a shoe rack I had as well since I'd attempted to build it myself and did a terrible job (lol). Overall I definitely recommend Assembly Squad if you're looking to hire someone to assemble furniture for you ! read more

This service was fantastic. I hired them back in May to put together all the furniture for a 2br high rise Chicago apartment - all in one eveniing. Since I found them on the internet, I was placing blind trust in them, but they didn't disappoint. The owner, Viktor, was a pleasure to deal with and the assemblers (a father and son) were professional, prompt, quick, and assembled everything perfectly. I will definitely be using them again next year when I move to disassemble the furniture. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know who needs to build furniture fast and correctly. read more

They are really professional, reasonable price and good service. The technician that came to assemble my furniture is polite and nice and get the job done, I highly recommend using them read more

I recently used Assembly squad to help with assembling a wardrobe and cabinet for my office. From start to finish I found they were excellent to work with. I contacted Viktor with the pieces that I needed to have put together and he was able to get a crew out to my home the very next morning. The guys that did the assemble were friendly, professional, and polite. They also worked fast, efficiently and cleaned up all of the boxes and rubbish. This was my first time using these guys but it likely won't be my last. Knowing that Assembly Squad is around to help put things together I will feel more comfortable about buying non-assembled furniture. I would certainly recommend them to others. read more

Incredible job, used Assembly Squad both in 2014 and again this year in 2015. They helped build a large dresser, coffee table and complex bed frame and headboard set. Would recommend to anyone. read more

During a large move to a new city, Viktor, Tim and the rest of the Assembly Squad were so helpful in getting us organized. They were prompt and efficient especially in communication and scheduling. They were conscious about being safe and cleanly which is very important to us. Should we get more furniture in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out for their assistance. read more

Absolutely awesome! Peter and Jack did a great job on our Ikea PAX wardrobe. They are professional and do fantastic VERY high quality work. I was happy to know that this is a family business as well - they already feel like family! We have a few other projects (bed, media center, etc) that we will definitely be calling Viktor for. read more

We hired Assembly Squad to assemble and install a small set of IKEA Section kitchen cabinets (lower and upper) in our dining room. Response from my initial inquiry was fast, project details were reviewed carefully, they provided a referral for a fabulous electrician to wire for an additional outlet and lighting for the project, they provided a clear and reliable cost quote, and they scheduled the work quickly. Angel and Tim did the work, navigated a few tricky parts of our vintage walls and moldings, and checked in with me to ensure I was involved with any decisions on details not already outlined. We're very satisfied with the outcome, and would definitely use them again. read more

We purchased about a dozen cabinets from Ikea to redo our kitchen and figured we would put them together ourselves. How hard could it be? Then the Ikea truck dropped off 135 boxes and we knew we were in over our heads. Ikea was no help---if you don't purchase installation service at the time you buy the cabinets, you can't purchase it later on. I was so glad to find Assembly Squad and relieved to find Viktor so easy to work with. The price was more than if we'd used Ikea's installer, but the service was great and we love our new kitchen. I'd recommend Assembly Squad to anyone who finds that their Ikea project is more than they can handle. read more

Just yesterday Assembly Squad was at my house and assembled 3 pieces of Ikea furniture: a bed, vanity, and a tall dresser. THIS WAS SOME OF THE BEST MONEY I HAVE EVER SPENT. First, I contacted Assembly Squad on the weekend and was quoted a price within minutes. After accepting the price, I was immediately scheduled for Monday morning. How fabulous is that? I personally don't think I could've put these items together, but even if I could have, it would've taken probably 5 times as long as AS did. And with a ton of frustration. I have told so many people about this great service and will continue to do so. I wish AS a ton of luck w/their business as it's a great one. read more

If you're doing an Ikea kitchen, Assembly Squad is a very good move. Tim and Victor worked very hard to make sure the design and the staging of all the different workers went smoothly. They are also very good at scaling up and down for the level of service and budget you want as a home owner. We wanted to do the bang-for-buck work ourselves and they guys at AS were open and helpful in achieving this goal while still creating a gorgeous kitchen. read more

I was very pleased with their customer service(Viktor), pricing and knowledge of their installer(Peter) from Assembly Squad. My initial phone call was answered quickly(even after business hours) and I received a quote within minutes. The installer showed up on time and was well groomed and extremely knowledgeable of Ikea furniture. The job was completed within the time quoted and I am extremely happy. I would highly recommend this company. read more

Assembly Squad is Amazing! My husband & I purchased a custom made wall bed which arrived unassembled. We did however receive a "video" with with extremely difficult assembly instructions.... "Piston Lift Mechanism" and "Wall Bed Lighting System". I panicked! I called Assembly Squad and told Viktor my dilemma. "Not a problem" he said. He told me Ernesto would be calling me to set up an appointment and go over the details of the job. Ernesto arrived on time and began to assemble the wallbed. He was a PRO! He had all the tools and knowledge to install the wallbed & completed the assembly in a little over 2 hrs. I will definitely use Assembly Squad in the future! Thank you Viktor! Thank you Ernesto! Heidi & John Durso read more

Angel and Tim were great! They went above and beyond the service we agreed on--assembling an Ikea bed, dresser, nightstand and mounting a tv--by also convincing me of the safety of mounting a mirror on the wall rather than leaning it on the wall atop a dresser, and a last minute sconce that I didn't think to mention in the first estimate email. They were polite, efficient, had reasonable fees, and pretty damned decent human beings aside from doing their job well. I would hire them again, and next time have more cash with me because they deserved a bigger tip than I was able to give. read more

I had two pieces from two different companies that needed to be assembled. Martin came over on a Sunday and knocked it out with precision. Very fast, very professional and everything looks great. Assembly squad was a pleasure to work with. I would use them again. read more