Cooker hood installation · Greater London
Cooker hood installation in Welling
Looking for cooker hood installation in Welling? We survey, quote and carry out cooker hood installation for homes across Welling and the rest of Greater London, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Thinking about cooker hood installation in Welling?
Homeowners in Welling adding a hob to a new island often need a ceiling hood with solid fixings and a duct route planned before the ceiling is closed up.
People in flats across Greater London sometimes rely on recirculating hoods because an outside vent needs consent from the building's owners, and want to know what else improves ventilation. We cover all of Welling, including the DA16 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.
What does the job involve?
Your written quote lists everything included. For cooker hood installation, that normally means:
- Power supply connected by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Hood fixed at the height set by the hood and hob manufacturers
- Core drilling through the outside wall and an external grille fitted and sealed
- Spillage test by a Gas Safe registered engineer where an open-flued appliance is present
- Recirculating hoods fitted with carbon filters, and their limits explained
- Survey of the hob position, duct route, outside wall and any open-flued appliance
How much does cooker hood installation cost in Welling?
As a starting point for Welling, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like cooker hood swapSame position and ducting | £160–£310 |
| New ducted hood through an outside wallCore drilling, ducting run and external grille | £390–£1,200 |
| Island or ceiling hood installedTwo-person install, fixings to the ceiling structure | £390–£820 |
| Recirculating hood fittedNo ducting; carbon filters need replacing | £160–£390 |
Guide ranges cover fitting and connection with standard ducting through a straightforward wall; long or concealed duct runs, ceiling repairs, new electrical spurs, spillage tests and the hood itself are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.
House types around Welling and what they mean for a kitchen
You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Welling
In England, Approved Document F guidance for kitchen extract is about 30 litres per second from a cooker hood extracting outside, or 60 litres per second from a fan elsewhere in the room. A recirculating hood does not remove moisture, so another means of extract is usually needed. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's consent, and an open-flued gas appliance in the room calls for a spillage test.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Planning ahead
- Ask for rigid ducting rather than flexible hose wherever the route allows, as it moves more air, gathers less grease and is usually quieter.
- Check whether your Welling home has an open-flued boiler or gas fire, and mention it at the survey so a spillage test can be planned.
- Before choosing a hood for your Welling kitchen, find the nearest outside wall to the hob, because the shorter the duct run, the better the extraction.
- For an island or ceiling hood, find out what is above the ceiling, as joists or added timbers are needed to carry the weight securely.
Questions about cooker hood installation in Welling
How much does cooker hood installation cost in Welling?
For a like-for-like cooker hood swap, budget around £160 to £310 including VAT in Welling. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Welling as well?
Yes. As well as Welling itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Abbey Wood and Plumstead. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
Can a ducted cooker hood be fitted in a flat?
Often, but check consents first. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's written consent, and some leases do not allow it at all. Where an outside vent is not possible, a recirculating hood can be fitted, with a separate extract fan or other ventilation dealing with moisture. Listed buildings may also need listed building consent.
How high should a cooker hood be above the hob?
At least the minimum distance given by the manufacturers. Both the hood and the hob instructions set a minimum gap between them, and where they differ the greater figure should be used. Gas hobs usually need more clearance than induction. A hood fitted too low is a fire risk, while one fitted much higher than recommended captures less steam.
Does a cooker hood need a hole in the wall?
A ducted hood does. The usual route is a core-drilled hole through the nearest outside wall, with rigid ducting from the hood and an external grille sealed into the wall. Where the hob is far from an outside wall, the duct can sometimes run above the wall units or through a ceiling void. A recirculating hood needs no hole, but it removes no moisture.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out cooker hood installation in these towns near Welling:
- Cooker hood installation in Abbey Wood
- Cooker hood installation in Plumstead
- Cooker hood installation in Bexley
- Cooker hood installation in Eltham
- Cooker hood installation in Thamesmead
- Cooker hood installation in Chislehurst
- Cooker hood installation across Greater London