West Elm · Anti-tip kits
West Elm Anti-Tip Kits: Fixing Dressers and Bookcases to the Wall
West Elm includes anti-tip hardware with some pieces, such as the Gemini 6-Drawer Dresser and the Ladder Shelving, and the Gemini listing highly recommends fitting it. The strap in the box is the easy part; the fixing into your wall is what holds. A vetted JACK pro fits it into brick, block or plasterboard properly, for a fixed price before you book.
In short
Yes, fit it. Where West Elm supplies an anti-tip kit, as with the Gemini 6-Drawer Dresser, its listing highly recommends using it to protect against tipping, and a full drawer pulled out can tip a chest forward. A JACK pro in London fixes it into your wall with plugs that suit brick, block or plasterboard, including on pieces that were delivered and built without it.
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Pieces that need it most
Anything tall, or with heavy drawers that pull out:
- 6-drawer and tall chests of drawers, such as the Mid-Century and Anton dressers
- Armoires and wardrobes, such as the Mid-Century Armoire
- Bookcases and ladder shelving
- Media consoles with a hutch, and wall desks
How it is fitted
Done properly, an anti-tip fixing is invisible and holds for years:
- Fixing point chosen into a stud, brick or block, not just the plaster
- Plugs and screws that suit your wall; the ones in the box are not right for every wall
- Pipes and cables checked for before drilling
- Strap tensioned so the piece sits tight to the wall, allowing for skirting boards
How West Elm assembly is priced
A vetted pro prices your piece from the product link and a photo of the room, and the JACK app shows you that fixed price before you book.
The design moves the price far more than the size. A side table with screw-in legs is a short job. A solid-wood bed with a slatted base, a six-drawer dresser with runners to align, or a sectional sofa whose pieces clip together is a much longer one. Send the product link or a screenshot of the order so the price is for the piece you bought.
Several pieces from one delivery, such as a bed, two nightstands and a dresser, go on one booking for one price. Pieces from other shops can go on the same visit. Where parking has to be paid for, it is added at cost and agreed before you book.
Prefer to pay for the pro's time? Hourly hire works too: as a guide, furniture assembly is typically £35–£75 per hour. For a big delivery, a full-day handyman booking often suits: a flat £350–£400 for up to 8 hours on site.
Frequently asked questions
I rent. Can I still fix a dresser to the wall?
Check your tenancy and ask your landlord first, explaining that the fixing is for safety, especially with children in the home. The holes are small and easy to fill when you move out.
West Elm furniture by room and type
West Elm bed assembly
Solid-wood, upholstered and storage beds, headboards and nightstands built square and silent.
West Elm sofa assembly
Sofas, sectionals and armchairs: legs fitted, arms and backs attached, sections lined up and locked.
West Elm dresser assembly
Dressers, chests of drawers and nightstands with drawers aligned and anti-tip kits fitted.
West Elm storage assembly
Wardrobes, cabinets, sideboards and buffets with doors hung level and tall units anchored.
West Elm media console assembly
Media consoles and TV stands built and levelled, with TV wall mounting on the same visit.
West Elm dining table assembly
Dining tables, extending tables, chairs and benches built level and wobble-free.
West Elm desk assembly
Desks, office chairs and home-office storage built, levelled and ready for work.
West Elm bookcase assembly
Bookcases, open shelving and wall shelves built and anchored safely.
West Elm light fitting
Pendants, chandeliers and wall lights fitted by pros who do electrical work.
West Elm curtain fitting
Curtain rods, poles and tracks put up level, with the curtains hung.
West Elm mirror hanging
Heavy mirrors, wall art and wall shelves hung level with fixings that carry the weight.
West Elm cot assembly
Cots, changing tables and nursery storage built and anchored, and toddler-bed conversion kits fitted later.
West Elm outdoor furniture assembly
Garden dining sets, loungers and outdoor sofas built on the patio, terrace or balcony.
More guides
Delivery-day guide
What to measure, check and keep before your West Elm furniture is built.
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Assembly instructions
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A West Elm headboard bolted to the bed you already have, or fixed to the wall behind it.
Moving house
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Jack All Trades (JACK) is an independent London service. It is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by West Elm or Williams-Sonoma, Inc. West Elm product and collection names are used only to describe the furniture pros put together, and prices are set by JACK pros, not by West Elm.
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