Usually, kit assembly takes about 30-45 minutes per kit.
No you do not need a professional, but a brad nail gun is highly recommended. If you want to hire a professional, we recommend finding someone with
finish-carpentry skills.
Hammer, screwdriver, pliers. We highly recommend a brad nail gun.
All the hardware will come with the kit except the screws to secure it to the wall. We don’t include this because the hardware will depend on what
type of wall you are securing the racks to (brick, cement, stucco, wall board).