Does a hutch need to be bolted to the desk?

Yes — desk hutches should always be secured to the desk surface using the manufacturer-provided bolts or metal mounting brackets. An unsecured hutch risks tipping forward if weight is unevenly distributed on upper shelves. Most commercial desk-hutch kits include four or more mounting points through the desk surface. OfficeFurniture2go.com includes all mounting hardware with hutch orders — call 1-800-460-0858.