Oxford & OX5 area Live
Covering OX5 1LN and surrounding areas – Kidlington, North Oxford, Woodstock and nearby villages. Ideal for wardrobes, beds, desks and more.
- Local, friendly, insured
- Evenings & weekends available
- Fixed quotes before you book
Flatpack assembly network
We connect people who hate flatpack
with people who love building it.
Find a Flat Pack Friend near you.
FlatpackFriend.com is a growing network of independent flatpack furniture assemblers. Customers search by area, and local “Flat Pack Friends” come to your home to build IKEA, Argos, B&Q, Wayfair and more – so you don’t have to.
Start by typing your town or postcode above.
Simple search: if we find a Flat Pack Friend near you, we’ll highlight their listing below.
If we don’t yet cover your area, you’ll see how to become the first.
Find a Flat Pack Friend
Live locations now, more towns and cities being added as the network grows.
Swindon & SN area Installer wanted
We’re looking for the first Flat Pack Friend in Swindon and the wider SN postcode area. If you already build flatpack, this could be your local territory.
- Perfect side-hustle for handymen
- Use the Flatpack Friend brand in your town
- Low monthly subscription – no big franchise fee
Other UK towns & cities Growing
Installers can join from anywhere in the UK. As people sign up, we create dedicated local pages and list them under the FlatpackFriend.com brand.
- One national brand
- Local phone numbers and profiles
- Simple monthly subscription
How it works for customers
Simple, clear and direct – no middlemen call centre.
Search by town or postcode.
Look for a Flat Pack Friend in your area. We’re starting in Oxford and expanding across the UK.
Look for a Flat Pack Friend in your area. We’re starting in Oxford and expanding across the UK.
Pick your Flat Pack Friend.
Each installer has their own local listing with area coverage, typical jobs and contact details.
Each installer has their own local listing with area coverage, typical jobs and contact details.
Contact them directly.
Call, text, WhatsApp or email them with photos of your flatpack boxes and your postcode.
Call, text, WhatsApp or email them with photos of your flatpack boxes and your postcode.
Agree a price & time.
You agree the job, time and price directly with your chosen installer. They come to your home to build the furniture.
You agree the job, time and price directly with your chosen installer. They come to your home to build the furniture.
For installers – become a Flat Pack Friend
Turn your tools and spare time into a steady stream of local jobs.
What you get
FlatpackFriend.com is built for handymen, tradespeople and side-hustlers who want more local work without paying huge franchise fees.
- Your own listing as a “Flat Pack Friend – [Your Town]”
- Dedicated profile with your phone, email and area coverage
- Right to use the Flatpack Friend brand on your van, cards and socials (while subscribed)
- Leads come straight to you – no commission per job
- Low, simple monthly subscription – cancel any time
Who it suits
- Handymen and women already doing small jobs
- Furniture builders and ex-fitters
- People who actually enjoy building flatpack
- Anyone with tools, reliability and good customer skills
How joining works
Send an application.
Tell us where you’re based, what radius you cover, and your experience.
Tell us where you’re based, what radius you cover, and your experience.
We set up your listing.
Once approved and subscribed, you appear on FlatpackFriend.com under your area.
Once approved and subscribed, you appear on FlatpackFriend.com under your area.
You handle jobs and payments.
Customers contact you directly. You set your own prices and take payment your way.
Customers contact you directly. You set your own prices and take payment your way.
Stay listed with a simple subscription.
Keep your listing active with a low monthly fee. No long contracts, no huge buy-in.
Keep your listing active with a low monthly fee. No long contracts, no huge buy-in.
Installer subscription pricing
Simple, transparent and designed to be affordable from your first job.
Starter listingLaunch offer
Ideal if you’re testing the waters or adding flatpack work as a side-hustle.
- Profile on FlatpackFriend.com
- Listed under your town/area
- Direct contact – you keep 100% of what you earn
- Cancel any time, no long contracts
Example: from £9.99 / month
Featured areaOptional
For busy installers who want to stand out and appear at the top of their region.
- Everything in Starter
- Featured placement for your postcode area
- Highlight badge on your card
Pricing: to be confirmed as network grows
Franchise modelFuture
In future, selected installers may choose a deeper franchise option with more support, branding and marketing included.
- Brand packs & marketing materials
- Shared systems & training
- Reserved territories
This is a future phase – the network starts with simple listings first.
FAQ
Questions from customers and installers.
Is FlatpackFriend.com the installer or just the brand?
FlatpackFriend.com is the umbrella brand and directory. Each “Flat Pack Friend” is an independent installer
who runs their own small business under the brand while subscribed.
Who is responsible for the work done?
Work is carried out by the individual Flat Pack Friend you contact. They are responsible for their workmanship.
The platform simply helps you find them and gives them a shared brand.
Can anyone become a Flat Pack Friend?
You need to be reliable, reasonably experienced with tools and able to build flatpack safely.
Basic checks are made before listings go live, and installers are encouraged to hold public liability insurance.
Do you take a cut of each job?
No. In the subscription model, we charge a flat monthly fee for your listing.
Customers pay you directly for your work.
What countries do you cover?
The network starts in the UK, beginning with Oxford.
As more installers join, we’ll consider other regions and countries – the brand and website are built to scale.
How do I apply to join?
Use the form below or send an email with your town, postcode, experience and the radius you can cover.
We’ll reply with next steps and current launch pricing.
Contact & applications
Customers and potential installers can both use this section to get in touch.
Customers – need flatpack built?
For now, the live service is based around Oxford (OX5) with more areas coming soon. If you’re in range or want to ask when your area might be covered, use this form.
Quick contact:
📞 07936 038213
💬 WhatsApp chat
✉️ hello@flatpackfriend.com
Installers – join the network
Tell us where you are, what area you cover, and your experience with flatpack or handyman work. This is the first step to becoming a Flat Pack Friend in your town.
Apply by email:
✉️ hello@flatpackfriend.com
Ready to grow a network of Flat Pack Friends?
Oxford is the pilot. The rest of the UK – and beyond – can follow.