The IKEA Installer Certification process is shrouded in mystery.  What does it mean to be certified?  What are the requirements, if any? Does Certified mean licensed, bonded and insured?  Find out all we know! 

What does it mean to be a Certified IKEA Installer?  That's a very good question, and one that not many know the answer to!  One would reasonably assume that there are universal standards applied, at least within a particular market, or country but that doesn't appear to be the case. 

In some stores, Installers who are listed in the store are required to complete a thorough application process and rigorous training program.  Contractors are in a contractual relationship with the store, and that contract specifies the prices charged, the policies to be followed and the contracts are reviewed and renewed annually.  Relationships must be established between contractors and store and/or department managers.  Stores such as those in the Los Angeles area take it one step further, working closely with the contractors and customers to ensure compliance with program requirements, customer satisfaction and project completion.  In other stores there appears to be no requirements or qualifications at all and the 'contractor's' list is determined by the department manager. To find out what the requirements are in your local store, or to initiate a relationship as a contractor, you must speak directly to the department manager and/or the store manager. 

Regardless of what the store requires, remember that as a consumer, you are responsible for due diligence.  Check the contractor's references using IKEAFANS Professionals' Directory or a service such as Angie's List to determine the reliability, quality and professionalism as reported by others.