Christmas Gift Assembly

What Christmas gifts do you assemble?

If it came in a box and it's meant to be under (or behind) the tree, we build it. The big ones we assemble every December:

Playsets and swing sets

The biggest gift of the season, and the biggest build. A wooden playset can have hundreds of parts and take two adults a full weekend. We assemble it level, square, and anchored so it's ready to climb Christmas morning. We build sets from Backyard Discovery, KidKraft, Gorilla Playsets, Swing-N-Slide, Lifetime, and more. See our playset assembly service for full details.

Trampolines

From 10-foot backyard trampolines to 16-foot rectangles with safety enclosures, we install the frame, springs, mat, net, and pole padding, then secure it with ground anchors so it stays put in a winter wind. Skywalker, Springfree, JumpSport, Zupapa, and big-box brands are all welcome.

Basketball goals

Portable hoops can be built any time up to our last booking date. In-ground goals need to be booked early. The concrete footing has to cure for at least 72 hours before the pole and backboard go on. We handle Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Pro Dunk, Spalding, Lifetime, and more. Full details are on our basketball goal installation page.

Bikes, scooters, and ride-on toys

A bike in a box is "mostly assembled," until you're the one adjusting the brakes at midnight. We install the handlebars, front wheel, seat, and pedals (threaded the right way), then adjust the brakes and check the tire pressure so it's safe to ride on Christmas Day. We also build balance bikes, scooters, and battery-powered ride-on cars.

Other Big Gifts

Game tables: pool, air hockey, foosball, and ping-pong tables
Home gym equipment: treadmills, bikes, racks, and benches (a popular New Year's gift)
Playhouses, play kitchens, and dollhouses
Gaming desks and chairs, bunk beds, and furniture

How do you keep a Christmas gift a surprise?

Keeping the secret is part of the job.

Build while they're away: during school hours, at a practice, or while they're at Grandma's.

Build it where it hides: assemble smaller gifts in the garage or basement for a quick move under the tree, or build the big outdoor gifts and leave the reveal to you (a big bow, a tarp, or a sheet works great).
Clean finish: we tidy the work area before we leave. Tip: break down the boxes and stash them where little eyes won't look until trash day.
Discreet communication: we coordinate by text with the parent who booked, not a call that might be overheard.

When should I book Christmas gift assembly?

Book as soon as your gift is ordered, ideally by early December. Holiday build dates fill fast, and in-ground basketball goals need extra lead time for concrete to cure. Here's the stress-free timeline:

Order the gift early. Large items often ship freight and can take one to three weeks to arrive in November and December.
Open the box when it arrives, not on December 23rd. Check that every carton and hardware bag is there. Manufacturers can take a week or more to ship a missing part during the holidays.
Send us a photo or model number. We'll give you a firm, same-day quote and lock in your build date.
Pick a hidden build window. Choose a time when the kids are out, and we'll plan around it.
Enjoy Christmas morning. Your gift is assembled, safety-checked, and ready to use.

IKEA: PAX, KALLAX, MALM, BILLY and the rest of the flat-pack catalog Wayfair & Amazon: the big online sellers Ashley, Pottery Barn & West Elm: showroom and delivered pieces Any big-box or secondhand find: Target, Walmart, and Facebook Marketplace pickups.

Bring us the item and we'll quote it the same day. We arrive with our own tools, drivers, and levels, so you don't have to buy or rent a thing.

How much does Christmas gift assembly cost?

The cost depends on which gift you're having built. Starting prices for each service are listed on its own page:

Playsets and swing sets: see starting prices on our playset assembly page.
Basketball goals: see starting prices on our basketball goal installation page.
Home gym equipment: see our gym equipment assembly page.
Furniture, bunk beds, and gaming desks: see our furniture assembly page.
Trampolines, bikes, game tables, and other gifts: text us a photo of the box for a quick quote.

A few things can affect the final price: the size of the gift, the site (sloped yards, tight spaces, and in-ground concrete work add time and materials), and how many gifts you're having built. Booking several gifts on the same visit is the most efficient way to get everything done before Christmas.

Send us a photo of the box or the model number and we'll give you a firm, same-day quote with no surprise fees.

Why not just build it yourself on Christmas Eve?

Plenty of parents try. Here's what usually happens:

It takes far longer than the box says. A playset can take two adults a full weekend. A trampoline can take three to five hours, in the dark and in the cold.
Parts are missing, and stores are closed. Discovering a missing bolt bag at 11 pm on Christmas Eve means the gift isn't done on Christmas morning.
Mistakes become safety problems. Loose trampoline springs, an unanchored swing set, or poorly adjusted bike brakes are real injury risks.
Your warranty depends on it. Many manufacturers require the product to be assembled according to their instructions for the warranty to stay valid.

Professional assembly means every bolt is torqued to spec, every structure is level and anchored, and you spend Christmas Eve with your family instead of the instruction manual.

How long does Christmas gift assembly take?

Typical build times for our crew:

Bikes and scooters: about 30 to 60 minutes each
Portable basketball hoops: about 1 to 2 hours
Trampolines: about 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on size and enclosure
Playsets and swing sets: usually 4 to 8 hours; very large sets may take two visits
In-ground basketball goals: two visits: the concrete footing first, then the full build a few days later

We'll give you a clear time window when we quote, so you can plan the kids' schedule around it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Eric@boxtobuilt.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do you assemble gifts bought from Amazon, Costco, or Walmart?

Yes, any retailer, any brand. Whether it came from Amazon, Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, Dick's, Academy, or a local store, we'll build it. We inventory the hardware before we start. If something is missing or damaged, we'll tell you right away and help you get the part. That's exactly why we recommend opening the box as soon as it arrives.

Do you assemble IKEA furniture?

Yes. IKEA is one of the most common brands we build, PAX wardrobes included. We follow the diagrams, seat the cam locks right, and anchor tall pieces to the wall.

Do you pick up furniture from the store?

Yes. If your piece is still sitting at the store or waiting at a warehouse, we can pick it up and bring it to you before we build it, for a pickup fee based on the distance and the size of the load. Just send us the store, the item, and where it's going, and we'll fold the pickup into your same-day quote.

Do you assemble furniture I bought used or off Marketplace?

Yes, as long as the parts and hardware are complete. We'll inventory everything before we start, and used pieces sometimes need replacement cam locks after a move, so we'll tell you if anything needs swapping.
Pickup and delivery options available.

Do you anchor dressers and bookcases to the wall?

Yes. Tall furniture ships with anti-tip hardware for a reason, and we anchor it to the studs as part of the build, especially important in homes with children.

Are you insured?

Yes. fully insured on every install.

What areas do you serve?

Core service area (Upstate South Carolina): Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, Anderson, Spartanburg, Easley, Taylors, and the surrounding towns.

Extended service area: we travel roughly 100 miles into neighboring areas, including Hendersonville and Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, and northeast Georgia (Commerce, Toccoa, and the Augusta area). A small travel fee may apply to outlying locations.

Serving the Upstate since 2014, with 134+ five-star reviews. Your neighbors trust us with their biggest Christmas gifts every year.

Can you build it while my kids are at school?

Yes. Most families book a weekday build during school hours or a time when the kids are out. We coordinate by text so the surprise stays safe. Extended service area: we travel roughly 100 miles into neighboring areas, including Hendersonville and Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, and northeast Georgia (Commerce, Toccoa, and the Augusta area). A small travel fee may apply to outlying locations.

Serving the Upstate since 2014, with 134+ five-star reviews. Your neighbors trust us with their biggest Christmas gifts every year.

Can you build multiple gifts in one visit?

Yes, and it's the most efficient way to book. Many families have us build a playset, trampoline, and bikes on the same visit.

Christmas Gift Assembly in Greenville & the Upstate