Basic
$71 – $133 each
Assembly per instructions, shelves at default heights, included anti-tip kit anchored to the wall, packaging flattened

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Professional assembly of one flat-pack bookcase or freestanding shelf unit, including wall anchoring.
Assemble a Bookcase in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $84 to $157 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for assemble a bookcase.
National average: $80 – $150 each
$71 – $133 each
Assembly per instructions, shelves at default heights, included anti-tip kit anchored to the wall, packaging flattened
$84 – $157 each
Assembly with back panel squared and fastened, anchored into a stud, shelves set to requested heights, packaging removed
$105 – $196 each
Assembly with squared back, leveled on shims, stud-anchored, shelf pins set, all hardware rechecked, packaging hauled away
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $38 – $71 | each |
| Labor | labor | $29 – $54 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $10 – $19 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.72 – $13 | each |
Two flat-pack bookcases being assembled in a room
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