Fit-only kitchen fitting · Greater London
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent
From the survey to handover, fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Thinking about fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent?
If your kitchen is ordered for delivery to your Brent home and the retailer does not offer fitting, fit only covers the labour to put it in properly.
A Brent kitchen with sound walls and services already in the right place suits fit only well, because the job is mainly units, worktops and connections. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Brent (HA9) and out towards Wembley.
What we cover for fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent
Here is what usually goes into fit-only kitchen fitting, adjusted to your Brent kitchen after we have measured it:
- Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
- Sink, tap and appliances connected to the existing water, waste and power points
- Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Brent?
As a starting point for Brent, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (5–10 units)Labour to fit units, doors, laminate worktops and panels you have bought | £2,000–£3,200 |
| Medium kitchen (10–15 units)As above | £3,200–£4,600 |
| Large kitchen (15+ units, island or tall larders)As above | £4,600–£5,800 |
| Fitter day rateOne fitter; a two-person team is usually £300–£450 per day | £230–£360 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Brent
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 Brent
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.
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.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Book the fit for a date after the full delivery has arrived in Greater London; a split delivery is a common reason for a fit stalling halfway.
- Order handles in the right quantity with one or two spares; doors and drawers cannot be finished without them, and missing handles hold up sign-off.
- If you buy a worktop for a Brent kitchen yourself, check its length covers the longest run plus enough spare for joints and end trims.
- Check the order includes filler panels, end panels, plinths, cornice or light rail, and enough legs and plinth clips for every base unit.
Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Brent?
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Brent typically costs £2,000 to £3,200 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Brent do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Brent, including the HA9 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Wembley. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Fit-only kitchen fitting in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from Brent, including:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Wembley
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Sudbury, Greater London
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Harrow
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Harlesden
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Greenford
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Northolt
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Greater London