It was great to receive this set and not have to build anything! The chairs come assembled and the table only requires you to screw in the legs ... saved us at the cost of having someone build it since my hubby is a tech guy and not a handyman! Seems to be fairly sturdy and hoping it will last a few years in our So. Cal. climate. I would have given it 5 stars but the chairs aren't the most comfortable. I might add some seat cushions. Overall though, very happy with the purchase.