Fairly easy to assemble, which is important because the assembly instructions weren’t as clear as I would have liked. I had to take off the top screen and reinstall because there was no indication in the instructions as to how the screen was to be mounted. But, overall, we really enjoy the fire pit. The screens keep the embers from flying up and I recommend this model to anyone who has never used one before as was the case with me. We’re glad we got it.