Fit-only kitchen fitting · Somerset
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Bath
Looking for fit-only kitchen fitting in Bath? We survey, quote and carry out fit-only kitchen fitting for homes across Bath and the rest of Somerset, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
When does fit-only kitchen fitting make sense in Bath?
If you are renovating a house in Bath yourself, buying the kitchen direct and paying only for fitting keeps the choice of units and the budget in your hands.
Landlords and small developers across Somerset sometimes buy units for several properties at once and want a clear fit-only price for each kitchen they need installed. Kitchens in every part of Bath are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Somerset.
What does fit-only kitchen fitting in Bath include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
- Sink, tap and appliances connected to the existing water, waste and power points
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
- Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Bath?
As a starting point for Bath, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (5–10 units)Labour to fit units, doors, laminate worktops and panels you have bought | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Medium kitchen (10–15 units)As above | £2,600–£3,600 |
| Large kitchen (15+ units, island or tall larders)As above | £3,600–£4,600 |
| Fitter day rateOne fitter; a two-person team is usually £300–£450 per day | £190–£290 per day |
Fit-only prices cover labour for units, doors, panels, plinths and laminate worktops with connections to existing points; stone worktops, new circuits, moved plumbing, gas connections, tiling, flooring and plastering are extra. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Bath homes
In and around Bath, homes range across Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.
Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.
Do you need approval for fit-only kitchen fitting in Bath?
Fitting kitchen units you have bought needs no planning permission in England, although a listed building may need listed building consent for work that affects its character. Adding sockets or spurs to an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable but must meet BS 7671, while a new cooker circuit is notifiable under Part P and certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Gas hobs are connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers.
Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.
Practical advice for Bath homeowners
- Keep using the old kitchen until fitting day if you can, and ask for its removal and disposal to be priced on the same quote.
- Before your kitchen is delivered to your Bath home, clear a dry room to store the boxes flat, away from damp garages and outbuildings.
- If you buy a worktop for a Bath kitchen yourself, check its length covers the longest run plus enough spare for joints and end trims.
- Measure integrated appliances against the housings on the plan, including ventilation gaps, before buying them separately from the kitchen.
Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Bath
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Bath?
For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, budget around £1,500 to £2,600 including VAT in Bath. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Bath as well?
Yes. As well as Bath itself, we cover the rest of Somerset and nearby towns such as Keynsham and Trowbridge. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
Should I unpack my kitchen before the fitter arrives?
No. Leave everything in its packaging until fitting day. Sealed boxes protect doors and panels from knocks and dust, keep small parts with the right unit, and show that any damage happened before delivery. We open and check the boxes against the plan as the fit begins. The one exception is anything your supplier asks you to inspect on delivery, which you should check and report within their deadline.
Do I need to order anything extra for a fit-only job?
Often, yes. Retail plans regularly leave out filler panels, end panels, plinths, cornice or light rail, legs and plinth clips, worktop joint strips or connector bolts, appliance door-fixing kits and the sink, tap and waste. On the survey we go through your order line by line and list anything missing, so it can be ordered before the fit rather than halting it halfway through.
What does fit-only kitchen fitting not include?
It does not include stone worktops, new electrical circuits, moved plumbing, gas connections, tiling, flooring or plastering. Stone is templated and fitted by the stone supplier or fabricator once the base units are fixed. Fit only covers the labour for units, doors, panels, plinths and laminate worktops, with connections to the points already in place. Any of the extras can be added as separate lines on the same written quote.
Also covering nearby towns
The same service is available a short drive from Bath, including:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Keynsham
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Trowbridge
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Kingswood
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Melksham
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Frome
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Yate
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Somerset