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Hydraulic bed assembly: upholstered double bed in a bedroom
Carpenter10% off30-day warranty included

Hydraulic bed assembly

Takes about 2 hr

Hydraulic beds are a box bed plus a lifting mechanism, and the lift is where most problems start. The carpenter builds the storage box first, fixes the base platform to the hinges, then fits the gas pistons on both sides at matching points. They lift and lower the base several times to make sure it rises evenly, holds open and closes without slamming.

Keep about two hours free, from the price shown on this page.

Have the bed boxes and piston set in the bedroom, check the pistons match the bed size on the label, and keep your mattress out of the way until the base is tested. Placing the mattress before testing makes the lift harder to set.

What's included

  • Storage box and frame assembled
  • Base platform fixed to the lift hinges
  • Gas pistons fitted at matching points on both sides
  • Repeated lift tests for even rise and soft close
  • Basic screws, nails and anchors
  • 30-day warranty on the work done

What's not included

  • Replacement pistons or missing parts
  • Mattress handling

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Build the box

    The storage box and side panels are assembled and squared.

  2. 2

    Attach the platform

    The base platform is fixed to the lift hinges.

  3. 3

    Fit the pistons

    Gas pistons go on both sides at the same mounting points.

  4. 4

    Lift test

    The base is raised and lowered several times to check it holds and closes softly.

What we need from you

  • Bed boxes and piston set in the bedroom
  • Mattress kept aside until testing
  • Piston rating checked against the bed size

Questions about this service

Why does my hydraulic bed not stay open?

Usually the pistons are too weak for the mattress or fitted at the wrong points. The carpenter checks both; a weaker piston needs replacing, which you buy.

Can you fix the lift on a bed already assembled?

Yes, the carpenter can reset the pistons. Book this service and mention it is a repair so the visit is planned.

Do I need to remove the mattress?

Yes, for assembly and testing. It can go on once the lift is set.

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