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Kitchen design and installation from local specialists
Good kitchen design is a lot more than choosing the worktops you like and ordering them in the right size. A kitchen specialist who plans and designs kitchens will take a lot of things into account to make sure the kitchen that gets installed is fit for purpose and looks great.
Some of these things are:
- The distance between work areas.
- Worktop materials and whether they can withstand spillages and heat.
- How easy the kitchen is to clean.
- The positioning of different work areas (e.g. is the sink too far from the hob).
- Storage options.
- The positioning of windows and lights – to help create a clean, bright environment to cook and prepare food in safely.
- The location of plumbing and electrical fixtures.
They’ll also consider who the kitchen is being designed for to make sure it meets that person’s tastes and needs. That can mean accommodating disabilities or recognising that a left-handed person might prefer a dishwasher to be to the left of the sink rather than to the right. At the very least, it’ll mean taking that person’s height into account to make sure they don’t need to tip-toe or bend down too far to access cupboards.
A good kitchen designer will draw up plans for the kitchen to help you visualise how the new room will look and make sure the room meets current building regulations. They can also remove an old kitchen before a new one is fitted.
Cost of kitchen design work
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| New small kitchen | £400 | £600 |
| New small kitchen + remove old kitchen | £500 | £800 |
| New medium kitchen | £600 | £1100 |
| New medium kitchen + remove old kitchen | £700 | £1200 |
| New large kitchen | £700 | £1200 |
| New large kitchen + remove old kitchen | £850 | £1500 |
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
There’s no one recognised qualification for kitchen specialists but most of them have taken a general interior design course with City & Guilds or a similar body before learning the trade on the job. They might start out as interior designers but they could also begin their careers as carpenters or cabinet makers before deciding to specialise in kitchen design.
As well as kitchen design principles, they’ll have a good knowledge of current building regulations and may have connections with other tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, tilers and carpenters who they can call on to help bring a new kitchen space to life. If a gas cooker is on the wish list, only a tradesperson with a valid Gas Safe qualification can fit it. A similar thing goes for electrics. They’ll need to be fitted by a tradesperson with a Part P qualification. They might have both of these qualifications themselves but it’s more likely that they’ll bring in a Gas Safe registered plumber or Part P qualified electrician to carry out the work.
What is a Gas Safe accreditation?
A tradesperson is Gas Safe when they’re on the gas registration body, Gas Safe Register. The register is an official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work safely on gas appliances like boilers and cookers. All qualified engineers carry ID cards with an identification number which you should check on the main Gas Safe Register website, along with their company name, before allowing them to work on gas in your home.
Building regulations and Part P for kitchen jobs
Part P is one section of building regulations which says that anyone carrying out electrical installation work in a home must make sure it’s designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks. When a tradesperson has this certification, they’re known as Part P certified, so can self-certify that any work they carry out is compliant with the building regulations. It’s not a must-have qualification legally but it comes hand in hand with safety and means a tradesperson won’t have to then apply for building regulations approval for the work.
You won’t need approval to refit a kitchen but drainage or electrical work might need building regulations approval. If the kitchen is to be fitted in a room where there wasn’t a kitchen before, you’ll need approval to make sure that the room has appropriate ventilation and drainage and meets fire safety, electrical and structural stability requirements.
For guidance around the latest building regulations, visit the Planning Portal
Planning permission for kitchen jobs
You won’t need planning permission to install a new kitchen unless it’s part of a house extension. If you live in a listed building, you should check with your Local Planning Authority before carrying out any work as planning permission may be required.
Insurance for kitchen design work
While it isn’t a legal requirement, it’s a good idea for your kitchen specialist to have public liability insurance to protect against any personal injury or property damage claims.
Questions you should ask your kitchen specialist
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they show you examples of previous kitchens they’ve designed?
- Will they be fitting the kitchen themselves as well as designing it?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does that last?
- How long will the room be unusable for while the kitchen’s being fitted?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they be sorting the plumbing and electrics themselves or bringing in someone else? If they’re doing it themselves, do they have a valid Gas Safe and/or Part P qualification?
We supply and fit following: Oak Staircases, Glass Staircases, Bespoke Wardrobes, Kitchen cabinets and appliances, Individual work top installations. Staircase restorations & furniture restorations. Solid Surface work tops: Quartz, Composite, Compact Laminate, Wooden worktops, Laminated etc. We have started doing Bespoke floating shelves and mantle peaces 500mm - 3000mm length available any colour stained and oiled or lacquered. Carry out metal/ timber stud partitioning, suspended ceilings, plastering, flooring, tiling, painting and decorating. Provide all range of gas, heating and electrical works
Totally outstanding work. Very professional and friendly. Always replied to my messages within 1 hour. Done everything I asked with professionalism. Really friendly and easy to get along with. Would highly reccomend.
A quality service built on reputation over the last 17 years. I am an independent Kitchen installation specialist and i will install any make of Kitchen providing they are of good quality, I can pass on my trade prices for Howdens kitchens should you be undecided what make of kitchen you wish to have installed. View my ratings and comments by previous Rated People customers, they say it all! My commitment to you is a quality service at a realistic price. Buying a Kitchen is a big decision, so make the right decision and give me a call or text .
Renovated my kitchen to the highest of quality, leaving no stone unturned. Knowledge, planning, preparation and thoroughness is immaculate. Workmanship is of outstanding quality.
Kitchen Fitter Qualified & Experienced Dryliner (Interior systems engineer)
Prince took his time with measuring the units and kitchen space he was very professional and completed the kitchen installation nice and early. Prince quote was unbeatable. 100% I would recommend and use prince for future works.
Local small business offering multi trades. All pictures are of jobs undertaken by myself. Kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and carpentry. High quality workmanship carried out by a reliable conscientious tradesman.
Quoted but just too expensive
Over 10 years experience in fitting kitchens and general carpentry including doors, wardrobes, stairs, handrails, flooring, wood stud, roofing, but also high quality plumbing, electrical and other refurbishments
Very professional and hard working Easy to communicate with and regularly asking questions as to what I wanted Would definitely use again
At Bottega Interiors we deal with bathroom installations, bedrooms and kitchens. also handling anything from small leaks to full renovations. We pride our services with all aspects of works meaning you the customer won’t have the head ache of calling multiple trades people to complete one job. We take the stress out of your hands and handle the job all under one roof.
Kieran was very helpful and efficiently sorted out our problem taps, went the extra mile to locate someone who was able to repair our Victorian toilet sistern. Would recommend him to get the job done for anyone.
We are a reliable, fully qualified, fully insured builders & landscapers, with many years experience and a long list of satisfied customers. Check out our reviews! Please visit our website to view our photos.
Hi We are a company that has been in business for 40 yrs. we specialise in all building works and have a separate plumbing company as well. All our employees are trained and have done apprenticeships in there chosen trade. We would look forward to quoting on any projects you wish to complete. Kind regards Alun hough
Called to view job and promised a quote but then not heard a thing
Kitchens, worktop changes, also odd jobs. Carpentry, door hanging etc.
Got price for the job, asked to start by e-mail and Text and also tried to phone but no answer. So went elsewhere.
Hi here at MS park home services limited we strive to ensure our customers are always greatly happy with the work and the level of service, we always punctual and are always competitive on price. we undertake most work in and out of your home, we are skilled in carpentry, decorating services, tiling and garden services (decking/fencing & patio slabbing). As and individual I have been in the construction industry for 10 years, 7 of these I was working for a company building high end park homes/lodges. Now I intend on using my skills to build my own clients thanks for reading hope to hear from you soon ??
We needed a terrazzo floor removed, new tiles installed and a whole new kitchen+appliances installed. Mike and his team worked for just over two weeks start to finish. They showed up everyday and worked late to get the job done, any minor issues were sorted quickly. All the work was carried out to a high standard, the boys cleaned up everyday and gave us lots of helpful advice and suggestions throughout. We are extremely impressed with the whole team and we would definitely recommed these guys!
Professional and reliable with over 40 years experience. Trustworthy and honest who prioritises customer satisfaction.
carpenter joiner NVQ L2. PASMA IPAF CSCS
Will be asking back for a few more jobs
At Mersey Kitchens We supply and fit all new kitchens we are also a Kitchen Makeover specialist Supplying new doors and new worktops and saving the customer £1000s We Can do as little or as much as you would like us to do in your kitchen. We do all the plumbing All the electrics We use gas safe engineers All the tiling We also do glass Splashbacks Basically anything in your kitchen There is a full-time team of three fitters including me If you buy the kitchen from us I will be there to supervise and fit it We have a combined over 40 years experience fitting kitchens And that is why we just specialise in kitchens
Job just finished and I am very pleased with the result. Mike's men arrived early, were hard-working, considerate and cheerful. They took care in their work and I now have new, good quality, nicely fitted worktops at a competitive price. They took all the old worktops and rubbish with them.
Specialist in Bespoke Furnitere Design & Build also Carpentry and Joinery . Over 10 years experience of Quality finished products!!
Maciejsz designed and built a hall cupboard with mirror for us. The work was of excellent quality and we are very happy with the result. He was punctual, polite and professional throughout. He worked the whole day without a break in order to complete the job and was as diligent at the end as he was at the beginning. We would not hesitate to use Maciejsz again and can wholeheartedly recommend him. Tanya N6
Chambers Construction is a family run a complete building service based in Worcestershire.We specialise in new builds, extensions,conversions and complete refurbishment throughout to suit all your building needs. All our tradesmen are fully qualified and experienced to achieve the highest standards whatever your demands. We pride ourselves on our exceptionally high standard of finish and work with our customers to ensure their build is as stress free and enjoyable as possible.
Excellent job, Sam and his team worked efficiently and tidied up nicely at the end of each day. Would have no problems with recomending Chambers Construction to others.
TC joinery was set up in 2009. We are both NVQ qualified joiners who have worked for major companies on new build, renovation and social & domestic housing contracts. We are reliable, competent and hard working always striving to please the customer!
Fab job completed. Would recommend
Hi I am Paul from PC Installations with over 30 years in the building industry. I have the skills to ensure that your job is completed in a way that is cost effective and in a timely manner & to a very high standard. I specialise in carpentry & kitchens.
A really tidy job, very professional & helpful. Would recommend to anyone.
A highly professional & experienced joinery company based in Central Scotland. We carry out domestic & commercial work:kitchens, loft conversions, renovations, flooring, decking, etc. We offer quality, reliability, value for money & an excellent service.
Brian did a good job and was very respectful and cleaned up as he went along. Would reccomend him and use him again if I needed anything else done.
Hi im a time served carpenter and joiner with 30 years of experience i am fully qualified carpenter and joiner experienced in first and second fix as well as shop fitting i am a specialist in kitchen fitting, bespoke staircases but do cover all carpentry and joinery services no job too big or small
Bary Briggs and team were amazing from start to finish of the requedted work. Knowledge was outstanding, work was outstanding. Time keeping amazing. Completed the work on time and within schedule as per tender for the work. I will definitley reccomend for future work at my property and to friends and family.
We are a local building company who specialise in full project solutions. From concept through to completion we work with our clients to ensure that their project is carried out to the high standard that we expect, and in such a way that the process is enjoyable. I personally project manage every job, handling all of the details, technical issues and suppliers, meaning our customers can just make the important decisions and then sit back and let us make it happen! Our approach is full turn key, which means when we hand the job over to a client everything is finished, commissioned, tidy and ready to use.
Ryan, Plan Property Services, did an excellent job. He arrived at exactly the agreed time, the plastering was faultless and he left the place clean and tidy. I would gladly recommend him.
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