This was an 1 1/2 hrs. to assemble and easy enough. No damage in shipping and all pieces and hardware where present and correct. Watch for glue(factory glue) in some of the cross dowel holes which will obstruct nut, and dowel(bolt) itself. Leave bolts/nuts loose until the ones you are working on are all lined up, then final tightening. Be sure to inspect and inventory everything before you start so you can complete assembly. If anything is damaged/missing KidKraft Customer Support excellent at getting you replacement parts ASAP.