It took about 40 min to completely set it up by myself. As long as you follow the instructions, it’s doable to do it by yourself. Delivery was great- had the FedEx driver help with positioning the box so it was easy to drag in. It comes in a big tall box that is quite hefty. Extra cushions are in the sofa arm and the screws for the two stands are screwed in the part fyi. No other tools are needed. You may need to pre-fluff the stuffing before putting it in the pillow covers so that it is fluffy in the right places. A very comfy couch overall. 1010