IKEA PAX Wardrobe Assembly
The UK's most flexible wardrobe system — built correctly, first time, since 2004.
Typical cost: £120–£400 depending on configuration
The PAX System — What We Build
IKEA's PAX wardrobe is the most flexible flat pack wardrobe system on the market. When built correctly it is as good as — or better than — anything costing four or five times the price. We have been building every PAX configuration since 2004.
The system is modular: frames come in three heights, three widths, and two depths. You can have no doors, hinged doors, or sliding doors, combined with any KOMPLEMENT interior fittings. The possibilities are almost endless — which is exactly why you want an assembler who knows every combination, every limitation, and every gotcha.
PAX Frames
Depth: 58cm (standard) or 35cm (shallow — must always be wall-fixed; takes special KOMPLEMENT fittings only).
Width: 50cm, 75cm, or 100cm — combine any widths to create any total width from 50cm upwards.
Height: 201cm or 236cm. Corner units available in two styles — more difficult to level as they must be aligned in two planes.
Door Systems
No doors: Frame only — simplest configuration.
Hinged doors: All styles. Handles always sold separately and must be drilled. Corner wardrobe hinges are different — no handle fitted.
Sliding doors: Three types — single-piece, Havsik two-piece (10 mins to connect), and Auli panelled (1 hour per pair to assemble). Minimum 2cm ceiling clearance required.
KOMPLEMENT Fittings
Hanging rails and wooden shelves are included with the frame at no extra time. All other fittings add to the job time: trays, glass shelves, baskets, trouser rails, some shoe racks (+5 mins each); KOMPLEMENT drawers and some shoe racks (+10 mins each); light fittings (+15 mins per light); pigeon hole storage unit (+20 mins).
Wall-Fixing
35cm-depth frames must always be wall-fixed. Tall 236cm frames should be fixed in most cases. Vikdel mirrored doors on smaller systems require wall-fixing. Soft-close devices often require wall-fixing. We fix to brick, block, and stud walls.
All our assemblers are trained to British Standards for attaching furniture to the wall — via flatpack.org.uk.
How IKEA Sells PAX
Off-the-shelf combinations: One part number, one price — send us the part number or link for an instant quote.
Store or catalogue designs: Send us your full receipt or shopping cart — we look up every item.
Your own design: Send us your IKEA planner printout or a sketch of how it should go together.
Ceiling Height Check
For 236cm high wardrobes, you need a ceiling height of at least 244cm to assemble them lying down. If you have less than this, we build them standing up — it takes only 5 minutes longer and does not affect the price. You still need 1cm clearance for hinged doors and 2–3cm for sliding doors.
PAX Wardrobe Guides
We have dedicated pages for each door type and a buying guide to help you plan your purchase correctly before you order. Read these before you buy — they could save you a costly mistake.
PAX Sliding Door Wardrobes
Door types, ceiling clearance, four-door systems, soft-close devices, internal lights, fabric storage boxes — everything that catches people out with sliding door PAX.
Read the Sliding Door Guide →PAX Hinged Door Wardrobes
Hinge positions, drawer restrictions, corner wardrobe hinges, handle drilling, and the combinations that look possible but aren't — all explained in detail.
Read the Hinged Door Guide →PAX Buying Tips
Before you order: handles, hinges, delivery vs in-store, platforms, lights, and the mistakes people make every week. Read this before you buy.
Read the Buying Tips →
IKEA PAX wardrobe assembly — Seamill
Typical PAX Jobs
Double sliding door PAX
Two 75cm frames (150cm total), Auli panelled sliding doors, KOMPLEMENT drawers, pull-out trouser rail, shoe racks, and soft-close device. Wall-fixed to plasterboard. Typical job: 3.5–5 hours.
Three-frame hinged door PAX
100cm + 100cm + 50cm frames, hinged Bergsbo doors, KOMPLEMENT drawers, jewellery tray, and shoe racks. Handles drilled and fitted. Typical job: 3–4 hours.
Corner PAX system
Corner frame plus two standard frames, hinged doors, full KOMPLEMENT interior. Levelling in two planes on an uneven floor. Typical job: 4–6 hours.
Single PAX with no doors
One 100cm frame, hanging rail, shelves, and wire baskets. Used as an open wardrobe or inside a fitted alcove. Typical job: 1–1.5 hours.
PAX Wardrobe Assembly Pricing
All prices include a call-out fee. The price we quote is the price you pay. Submit your PAX list for a fixed price quote.
How to Get a PAX Quote
Send your PAX list
Copy and paste your IKEA shopping cart, email receipt, or IKEA planner printout. Include the frame sizes, door type, and all KOMPLEMENT items. A photo of your receipt works too.
Receive a fixed price quote
We look up every item in our database and email you a fixed price — usually within 1 hour during working hours.
Book a date
Book online or give us three preferred dates. We confirm within 1 hour. We arrive within a 1-hour appointment window.
Job completed
We build the full PAX system, align all doors and drawers, and leave everything ready to use. You pay by cash or bank transfer on completion.
Example Jobs
Full PAX system with Auli sliding doors — Leeds
Three-frame hinged door PAX with KOMPLEMENT drawers — Manchester
Corner PAX system — Sheffield
What Customers Say
"Three-frame PAX with Auli sliding doors. The assembler knew exactly what he was doing — doors perfectly aligned, soft-close working beautifully. Brilliant service."
— Sarah T., Leeds"Corner PAX system with full KOMPLEMENT interior. Warned me about the uneven floor before starting and explained exactly what the compromise would be. Very professional."
— James R., Sheffield"Fixed price quote within the hour, arrived on time, built everything perfectly. The PAX looks stunning. Would not hesitate to use again."
— Emma W., ManchesterPAX Assembly — Frequently Asked Questions
We ask that someone is home throughout. For PAX wardrobes we often need to check door alignment preferences and wall-fixing decisions with you before we proceed.
Yes. For 236cm high wardrobes you need 244cm of ceiling height to assemble lying down. If your ceiling is lower, we build them standing up — it takes only 5 minutes longer and does not affect the price. You still need 1cm clearance for hinged doors and 2–3cm for sliding doors.
35cm-depth frames must always be wall-fixed. 236cm frames should be fixed in most cases. We will advise you on the day and the decision is always yours. Wall-fixing is charged separately — typically £12 per wardrobe. See our wall-fixing policy for full details.
The easiest way is to copy and paste your IKEA shopping cart or email receipt into the quote form below. A photo of your receipt also works. We look up every item in our database and email you a fixed price — usually within 1 hour during working hours.
Yes. All our assemblers are trained to British Standards for attaching furniture to the wall via flatpack.org.uk.
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