This is sturdy and exceptional quality for the price. I put it together by myself. You will need a small drill to get 8 screws in to support the middle beam, but other than that, just an L wrench that they provide and feet and hands. This is for my 3 year old and will grow with her for a few years. Its low enough for her to easily get up and down. She LOVES it and everyone who comes over thinks it cost $1k.