Generally, we would say, NO. The type of chairs we refer to as Recliners are not that difficult to assemble. Majority of them comes with crystal clear and very detailed instructions, it tells you exactly how to assemble the chair. Usually, assemble is done only in a few steps and you will require very simple tools to assemble them properly.But things may a bit complicated if you have bought a recliner with additional special features, like seat warmer or messaging elements. In such circumstances, you have put additional time during the assembly of the chair and you have to makes sure that all the special features are in the working order. The manufacturer may also provide additional help by adding a detailed installation layout.