Product is pretty sturdy and relatively easy to assemble. Always better to have an extra set of hands, but I put this together by myself on Christmas Day while my daughter played with her new toys with Grammy...bout an hour or so. I did use an electric screwdriver to set the screws for the support ladder under the mattress, but a good ratchet screwdriver is really sufficient if you have the right head. If not, the provided little key wrench can get it all done (except the screws, you're really gonna want some extra torque on those) but get the better tools if you have them around the house.