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The kitchen is often the heart of the home, where you can eat, cook, relax and entertain. A fitted kitchen is a stylish and practical upgrade, tailored so everything is exactly where you want it.
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Old and outdated kitchens can make cooking a chore. It’s also a wasted communal space if you’re only going in there to whip up a meal before returning to the comfort of the living room. Sprucing it up with a renovation or refit can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life.
Kitchen fitting is much more than simply swapping out appliances, cupboards and worktops though. If you’re investing time, effort, emotion and hard-earned cash into a kitchen refit, you’ll want to properly plan everything out. A refit gives you the opportunity to remodel and rearrange elements of your kitchen – for example, moving your oven, installing an island worktop or upgrading your sink to a double bowl. Work with a specialist kitchen fitter and they’ll be able to support you throughout every stage in the process, from design and planning to fitting and commissioning appliances.
Some kitchen fitters will offer both supply and fit services, while others will be happy to fit items that you purchase on your own. It’s important to check with your professional, so you know where you stand before committing to a project.
Cost of fitting a new kitchen
The cost to fit a new kitchen will depend on the quality of appliances, fittings and fixtures, and flooring, as well as the size of the room. Then there’s the removal of the old kitchen, post-refit decorating and any specialist features to consider.
However, typically you can expect to pay:
- Small kitchen: £1,000-£3,000
- Medium kitchen: £4,000-£6,000
- Large kitchen: £7,000-£10,000+
What are the main features of a fitted kitchen?
While there are plenty of custom or premium features you might consider adding to your kitchen, there’s a fairly standard list of items you’ll need to think about.
- Worktops – budget options are laminates, while real wood provides a relatively affordable but authentic finish. At the premium end of the spectrum, a granite, natural stone or composite worktop look elegant, and are also hard-wearing and resistant to heat.
- Units – beyond selecting solid wood or a cheaper veneer, your main consideration will be the colour and finish of your kitchen units. This will naturally be personal preference, but it’s worth thinking about how practical and easy to keep clean they’ll be. Some units will also feature space-saving swing-out corner cupboards or other neat features, so take a moment to investigate these options.
- Appliances – when it comes to appliances, your wallet really is the only limit. From huge American-style double fridge-freezers to integrated slimline dishwashers, there’s a solution for every size of kitchen out there.
- Flooring – traditionally kitchen floors are tiled, but many people opt for wooden flooring now, which isn’t so cold to touch. If your budget can stretch, underfloor heating is a premium feature you may want to consider too.
The key stages in a kitchen refit
Every kitchen is unique, and the exact stages or phases involved in your refit will vary according to the work that needs to be carried out. Typically, though, your renovation will feature:
- Planning and design – understanding how to make the best use of the space available, as well as what you want your kitchen to do for you.
- Removal of your old kitchen – carefully and methodically removing old appliances, units, worktops and flooring, before preparing the room for the fitting of the new kitchen.
- Electrics and plumbing – this step may not be necessary if you’re replacing appliances or features in the same locations, but typically even the most minor alterations will require plugs or light fittings to be moved or altered.
- Fitting new units and worktops – units are typically fitted first, followed by your new worktops. They’ll need to be properly secured using appropriate load-bearing fittings, and this is where the value of an expert can be felt. When fitting your new worktop, your tradesperson will also install your sink.
- Tiling or laying a new floor – with your units in place, your floor can be tiled (or wooden floor fitted).
- Installing new appliances – the last major job will be installing and commissioning your new appliances. Most of these will be fairly straightforward, but gas and certain electric appliances will need to be fitted by Gas Safe and NICEIC-registered professionals.
The qualifications your kitchen fitter needs
As we’ve mentioned, Gas Safe and NICEIC registration will usually be required, as a kitchen refit will inevitably involve installing appliances that run on gas or electric. Beyond that, experience is going to be the most important asset your professional can hold.
City and Guilds qualifications or apprenticeships in carpentry, tiling and plumbing will certainly be beneficial, but the breadth of skills and capabilities demanded when fitting a kitchen means that (to reuse an old cliché) there really is no substitute for experience.
Make sure your tradesperson has a track record of fitting the type of kitchen you’re looking for. So, if you’re seeking to have a tiled floor installed, make sure they’re particularly proficient at tiling. Same goes for any specialist features, such as underfloor heating.
Insurance for kitchen fitting
Public liability cover should be your priority when it comes to insurance. It’s also worth asking about warranties on the work your kitchen fitter delivers.
Appliances will typically be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, but the work itself can be guaranteed from 5-20 years, depending on the policy your professional operates with.
Questions you should ask your kitchen fitter
- Will they also assist with design and planning?
- Do they have a portfolio or examples of previous kitchens they have fitted?
- Will they be completing the work by themselves, or do they plan to bring in sub-contractors and other third parties?
- Can they provide a warranty on their work?
- Can they dispose of your old kitchen and appliances?
Based in Brentwood We carry out a wide variety of works from maintenance to bathrooms and full refurbishments, we provide a clean and professional service on 100% of jobs. With over 10 years of experience we have a solution to every problem so feel feel to contact us with any task
Professional, good quality job and friendly. Recommend
We are a company with more then 26 years experience on all types of house refurbishment , loft conversion and extension. Undertaking internal decoration, painting, tiling, carpentry work, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment, loft conversion and external house work.
Totally incompetent job. He did not remove old flooring so no chance to dry out wooden flooring. Poorly fitted round some of the edges left with messy excess of silicone sealant and some skirting board left un painted. Also exta beads of sealant round worktop edges and sink. I have refused to pay and am looking through checkatrade for some one to correct the job
I’ve been in the building trade since 1994, worked primarily in Scotland but have worked all over the globe. Building house and complex’s from foundations to completion!! I offer full range of services
Andy did a great job. He was able to do the job right away. No nonsense quote and great service. Highly recommend !
Professional and reliable with over 40 years experience. Trustworthy and honest who prioritises customer satisfaction.
If you are struggling to find skilled, reliable, professional tradesmen who can deal with all types of building work, you come to the right place. We undertake all areas including bathroom, kitchen fitting, floorings, heating and plumbing, electrical and extensions.
Was happy to go with ed .His work was spot on fitting the herringbone laminate flooring .He was polite cleaned up afterwards .Will use again
Welcome to Final Finish, a team of skilled plasterers with over 20 years experience. Based Hinckley, we cover the entire Midlands area. We do all types of plastering, rendering, giving your property the much needed love and attention to make it a home. We pride ourselves in a high quality final finish on all jobs .
We were really pleased with the great job Greg did. He was very pleasant and reliable and went that extra mile to finish the kitchen to an excellent standard. Would recommend him to anyone.
We have been builders for over 35 years and have undertaken projects from small repairs to major conversions. We are fully insured and Guarantee all works undertaken.
Awkward job replacing part of flood damaged ceiling board. Skimmed in the new section beautifully and also removed a length of cast iron drain pipe trapped in-between floor and ceiling.. Operates very discreetly.
Here at JBL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION LTD/ We offer a range of services from interior to exterior of your property. It's a new company established 2023 but all out tradesmen and women have numerous years of experience and have to complete a test of jobs to see if they are competent and reliable before we hire any persons. We have a high standards for any work carried out by our company and give warrenty on all our work. We also value our customers and their loyalty with a membership scheme which gives you 10% on all work carried out. Builder Brick and block work Render/ plaster Flooring/ all types of flooring Painting and decorating Window and door installation Kitchen installation Bathroom installation Extentions and out houses or offices Fencing Driveway and patio Turf and artificial grass Landscaping Roofing Guttering/facia/soffit Garage conversion Loft conversion Inside and out side complete renovation
Does a very good job clean and tidy value for money would hire a gain great job
If you need plasterer, painter, kitchen fitter bathroom fitter or general building work we can help you immediately. We guarantee the highest quality of work
Excellent service, started next day and finished on time. A difficult job done really well.
Apex Contracts have over 30 years of experience in refitting and maintaining offices, councils, hospitals, universities, schools, colleges, pubs, shops, leisure centres and exhibitions. We offer our services in and around Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey specialising in refurbishments, fit outs, removals, reactive and preventative maintenance, office clearance, storage solutions, carpentry, decoration, eco office furniture sales, electrical and plumbing.
Great guys. Very tidy and did an awesome job
All exterior works undertaken no job to big or small with over 20 years experience professional workmanship is our key making costomer’s happy is our goal. Find us on Facebook goggle my builder bark checkatrade rated people and much more fully Insured
Very satisfied with the work. Would recommend .
At JS Building Services we appreciate building projects are a daunting and stressful time for clients, this is why we are always available and happy to help. We work in conjunction with our clients to provide the best result. Whether it be for a renovation, new build or existing remodelling. Whatever your exterior or interior preferences, we can make it happen. We offer high quality building services which include: - Plastering and wall boarding - Tiling services - Wallpapers and other indoor fittings - Wood floor expertise - Lofts and extensions - Driveways - Underfloor heating installation - Electrics (with a certified electrician)
Really nice chap, very polite, on time, and did a perfect job! Really really impressed! Would definitely use again.
Welcome to B&C Design & Build Ltd We offer the complete building service to renovate your home,school or business premises. Every project is managed from your initial ideas and plans through to final completion with over 25 years experience
Darren promptly provided us with a quote for our job, him and his brother did a quick and tidy job fitting a new french door. They Left everything spotless. Would highly recommend.
Self employed NVQ level 3 qualified Joiner by trade with 17 years experience, specialising in all aspects of carpentry, joinery and general building works.
David did a great job fitting 6 internal doors. David returned after the fitting as some parts were missing from the door supplier . David was punctual and turned up on the date and time agreed. There were no unexpected costs for the job. I’d have no hesitation employing David for future work or recommending David to friends / family.
We are a small business based in Bedford, We specialise in all roofing and building work. We have been trading as a company for 9 years now, We are very reliable, competitive and take pride in what we do. All of our work is fully guaranteed.
I thought Jonathon did really good job. The whole process of quote to completion was really good as well. He said exactly what he was doing and when. I am also impressed with the quality of work. I would recommend him for any job. His attitude was excellent with no fuss.
As a small company I work with two man’s who do all the painting and decorating job for me . I do professional cleaning jobs. We all have been dealing with this bisness since last 5 years. We are reliable and hard working people.
The job was completed quickly, they cleaned the whole flat over the course of just the morning and successfully removed the stains from the carpets. The price was reasonable for the work and all the work was done to a high standard. I would recommend their services and potentially contract them again in future.
Welcome to Valter K Construction. Why choose us? We are General Builders, Roofers, Ground workers (including Quality Driveways and Patios, Fencing and Turfing), Bricklayers, Painters and Decorators. We provide a complete building service from top to bottom. We provide a 10 year guarantee on all jobs. Valter K Construction carries Public Liability Insurance. No job is too small, or too large. We only use quality materials from well known manufacturers. All our work is guaranteed and we provide written estimates for all our projects. Call our team today for free help and advice.
Absolutely happy with the work Very friendly guys Thank you Valter for your amazing job
All carpentry works, 1st and 2nd fix jobs on site. Fit doors, windows, kitchens and meany more.
Very professional and excellent work ,and service. Very knowledgable guy I wished I had contacted him before organising my own kitchen , but he sorted me out. Highly recommended . Many thanks Saulius .
We are two Italians, Alberto and Nick, who have many years experience of carrying out home improvements to a high standard in Italy. Nick has worked as a quantity surveyor for more than 20 years and has helped develop many homes and businesses. Alberto has a flair for design (evidenced by also being a qualified chef!) and specialises in tiling. Together we make a great team and have brought over our combined skills over to England. Coming from traditional Italian families, we give great importance to creating the perfect home environment for their customers. Nothing is better than coming home and relaxing in a space that is designed with your specific needs met – your home is the centre of your universe - that’s why it matters to us. We always give our best because for us creating a home is an art. We give each room the importance that it deserves and often our Italian roots provide us with the inspiration to help our clients find the perfect design that they didn’t realise they were looking for.
Really happy with the work done and very happy to have Alberto and his partner in my house, will use them again.
Bart and his team were highly professional - the job was done to an outstanding standard, not something that I have experienced with more local tradesmen! His after sales service was also excellent - I would highly recommend him to anyone. This was a medium priced job at £10,000. Well done Bart I will certainly use you again, without hesitation. Job job well done! Provided b y a Professional Landlord.
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