Measuring service

With our measuring service, a technician will take photos and collect all the details below. If you’re doing your own measuring, here’s the information you’ll need to have to plan accurately. 

• Room dimensions: You’ll need measurements for width, wall length and ceiling height. On each wall, mark connections for electricity, water, gas, vents. Measure dimensions and mark locations of obstacles like pole supports, columns, fireplaces, etc.
• Windows: Measure window dimensions, floor-to-window distance, window glazing thickness and window frame dimensions. Measure the space needed to fully open each window.
• Doors: Measure door dimensions, floor-to-door distance, door thickness and door frame dimensions. Measure the space needed to fully open each door.
• Electrical: For electrical outlets, measure the distance from the floor and sidewalls. List the type of electrical connection (single-phase or three-phase). Note the amperage and number of appliances that you will connect electrically (dishwasher, refrigerator, cooktop, oven). Measure and document the location of light switches.
• Vent: Measure the diameter (and if necessary, the adaptation to the IKEA standard for the flexible exhaust pipe), the distance from the floor to the vent (at the bottom of the opening), the distance from the sidewall at the vent (the beginning of the opening). 
• Water connections: Measure the distance to the two water sources from the sidewalls, the distance to the water drain from the floor and the wall and if there are additional water connections (like a dishwasher or washing machine).
• Gas connections: Measure the distance from the floor to the gas connection, the distance from the sidewall to the gas connection, the diameter of the gas pipe, the distance from the floor and from the sidewall to the gas pipe.
• Relocating electrical outlets, drains, water connections, etc.? Detail where you want these new elements to be.

An experienced, professional measurement technician will visit you in your home to assess the conditions and provide accurate measurements. All required dimensions will be entered into the IKEA Home Planner software and will be saved to your account under your unique user profile within 24 hours.

The measurement technician will collect or verify the measurements of your room including:

• Room dimension (height, length, width)
• Dimension and position of windows and doors
• Position of external walls
• Width and height of all windows (including the sill and facings) and their height above the floor
• Position of celiing obstacles, including sloping
• Position of electric, water and gas connections and other fixtures e.g. Pipes, radiators
• Confirm that all room corners are square
• Confirm that all included walls are plumb

Please be advised:

Walls and ceilings must be finished; and plumbing, gas, and electrical connections must be present at the time of the appointment.

No, there is no commitment to book planning or installation to use the measuring service.