IKEA Kitchen Installation
in Los Angeles
METOD & SEKTION cabinets assembled, leveled, and wall-hung. From $45 per cabinet box. Fully insured, COI available for apartment buildings.
We install every METOD and SEKTION cabinet.
From a single base unit to a full kitchen renovation — every type is covered as part of our IKEA assembly services.
METOD Base Cabinets
Standard base units — 600mm, 800mm, corner variants, and sink bases. Each box must be shimmed to the same level plane before countertops drop in. One unlevel unit throws the entire run out of alignment.
METOD Wall Cabinets
Hung on IKEA's horizontal wall rail. Rail placement at exactly the right height is the critical first step — every upper cabinet's position depends on it. We locate studs, mark the line with a laser level, and secure the rail before any box goes up.
Tall & Pantry Cabinets
METOD high cabinets — 2000mm and 2240mm variants for ovens, refrigerators, or pantry storage. The tallest units require precise leveling and must be anchored both top and bottom to wall structure. Integrated appliance cabinets need precise opening dimensions.
Corner Cabinet Solutions
Blind corner base cabinets, UTRUSTA pull-out systems, and rotating carousel variants. Corner units are the most mechanical part of any IKEA kitchen. The UTRUSTA hinge mechanism requires careful adjustment to open cleanly without the shelves binding on the door.
Appliance Integration
Dishwasher openings, built-in oven cabinets, microwave surround boxes, and integrated refrigerator panels. Appliance clearances must be confirmed before the countertop drops in — a cabinet opening 1 cm too narrow means the appliance can never slide in once the top is down.
Doors, Drawer Fronts & Hinges
AXSTAD, KUNGSBACKA, RINGHULT, BODBYN — every METOD door and drawer front requires individual hinge adjustment to hang flush and close square. A 12-cabinet kitchen can have 25+ adjustment points. We set every door plumb before we close out the job.
Done in three steps.
Firm price confirmed upfront. Full-day install window. Zero packaging left behind.
Share Your Kitchen Plan
Send your IKEA kitchen planner file, a screenshot of your cart, or a list of cabinet boxes with sizes. We confirm a firm per-box price before anything is scheduled.
Book Your Install Window
Most kitchen installs take a full day. We confirm start time, arrival window, and any building requirements — COI, elevator bookings, parking — well before we show up.
We Install, Level & Finish
We run the wall rail, build and hang every cabinet box, install all door and drawer fronts, and adjust every hinge until every door closes flush. Packaging leaves with us.
How complex is your kitchen, really?
Every kitchen is different. Here's an honest breakdown by cabinet type — what's involved, how long it takes, and where most DIY installs run into trouble.
| Cabinet Type | Difficulty | Time (per unit) | The Hard Part |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base cabinet (600mm, no drawers) | Easy | 30–45 min | Shimming level with adjacent units |
| Base cabinet with MAXIMERA drawers | Medium | 45–60 min | Drawer rail precision; soft-close adjustment |
| Wall / upper cabinet (standard) | Medium | 30–50 min | Level wall rail; stud or masonry anchoring |
| Tall / pantry cabinet (2000mm+) | Hard | 60–90 min | Plumb frame; top + bottom wall anchoring |
| Corner base (blind or UTRUSTA carousel) | Hard | 60–90 min | Mechanism alignment; adjacent run fit |
| Built-in oven / appliance cabinet | Expert | 60–120 min | Appliance integration; venting clearance |
| Full kitchen (10–12 cabinet boxes) | Expert | Full day | Every step above, sequenced correctly |
Times are for a single professional installer. DIY without prior kitchen experience typically runs 3–4× longer per unit.
IKEA kitchen installation pricing.
Per-cabinet-box pricing — you know the total before we start. Final quote confirmed after reviewing your full cabinet list.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Base cabinet box (assembly, leveling, toe-kick) | From $45 |
| Wall / upper cabinet (wall rail + anchoring + assembly) | From $60 |
| Tall / pantry cabinet (floor-to-ceiling) | From $75 |
| Corner cabinet (UTRUSTA or carousel) | From $75 |
| Door and drawer front installation + hinge adjustment | Included |
| Appliance integration (dishwasher opening, built-in oven) | From $50 each |
| Full kitchen — 10+ cabinet boxes (typical LA renovation) | Custom quote |
What affects the final kitchen quote?
Total cabinet count, ratio of wall to base cabinets, number of corner units, appliance integrations, and site access (high-rise elevator windows, staircase-only access). Older buildings with plaster walls or masonry behind drywall may add anchoring time for wall cabinets.
Budgeting a full IKEA renovation? See our IKEA assembly cost guide for per-item pricing on beds, wardrobes, and bookcases alongside kitchen cabinets.
Why IKEA kitchens are harder than the planner suggests.
The IKEA kitchen planner renders everything perfectly flat and square. Real Los Angeles kitchens rarely are.
The wall rail sets everything
METOD upper cabinets hang from a horizontal wall rail. If that rail is set at the wrong height — even 10mm off — every wall cabinet's position is wrong and the countertop gap won't clear the base units correctly. We mark the rail line with a laser level and confirm the measurement before drilling a single anchor hole.
LA walls are almost never flat
A kitchen wall that looks straight to the eye can be 1–2 cm out of true across a 3-meter run — especially in pre-war buildings in Silver Lake, Culver City, and the Westside. Base cabinets must be shimmed to the same level plane, not pressed against the wall. We treat shimming as the core of a kitchen install, not an afterthought.
Appliances must fit before countertops
A dishwasher opening 1 cm too narrow means the appliance can't slide in after the countertop is down. A built-in oven that wasn't measured against its actual cabinet reveals a ventilation clearance problem only after installation. We check every appliance dimension against the actual cabinet opening before the final base run is set — not after.
Your building requires a COI. We have one.
Most Los Angeles apartment buildings — especially downtown high-rises, Westside luxury towers, and HOA-managed communities — require any vendor entering the property to carry a Certificate of Insurance and name the building as an additional insured. Kitchen installers who can't produce a COI simply don't get access.
LA Assembly carries $2,000,000 in general liability coverage. We provide a COI naming your building or management company within the same business day. Just share the requirements when you book — we handle the paperwork before install day.
$2M general liability — above most building minimums
COI issued same business day on request
Accepted by major LA property managers and HOAs
We work around your building's elevator and service windows
Renovating your kitchen?
Share your cabinet list and we'll quote the full install — boxes, wall rail, door fronts, appliance integration, and COI. One firm price, one visit.
LA kitchens we've installed.
“Full METOD kitchen — 14 cabinet boxes, two wall runs, a pantry unit next to the fridge. Walls were old plaster, not flat anywhere. They shimmed everything level and every door lines up perfectly.”
Priya T.
Silver Lake
“My condo building required a COI before anyone could enter. They had it sorted before the install date and my building manager didn't have to ask twice. Kitchen looks like a custom build.”
Marcus R.
Culver City
“I was nervous about SEKTION wall cabinets going on concrete behind the plaster. They found solid backing in the right spots and every upper cabinet is absolutely rock solid.”
Jessica K.
West Hollywood
IKEA kitchen installation across Los Angeles.
We cover the whole county — from beach cities and the Westside to the Eastside, the Valley, and everywhere in between. Pairing a kitchen with other furniture? We offer full furniture assembly services including IKEA flat-packs, TV mounting, and office setup.
Not listed? — we likely cover your area.
IKEA kitchen installation questions, answered.
How much does IKEA kitchen installation cost in Los Angeles?
Do you install both METOD and SEKTION cabinets?
Can you install IKEA kitchen cabinets in an LA apartment or condo?
My walls are not straight. Will the cabinets still look right?
Do you hang wall cabinets on concrete or masonry walls?
Do you install countertops too?
More questions? Send us a message or call (310) 555-0123.
Ready to install your IKEA kitchen?
Share your cabinet list and we'll confirm a firm price — no hourly billing, no surprises on install day. Same-day available across all of LA.