Fit-only kitchen fitting · England
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon
Our fit-only kitchen fitting work covers the whole of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
What prompts fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon?
If you have chosen stone worktops for a Devon kitchen, fit only gets the base units level and fixed so they are ready when the fabricator arrives to template.
Landlords and small developers across Devon sometimes buy units for several properties at once and want a clear fit-only price for each kitchen they need installed.
What does fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon it usually covers:
- Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
- Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
- Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
- End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
- Sink, tap and appliances connected to the existing water, waste and power points
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Devon?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Devon
The housing mix across Devon includes cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
Cob and stone cottages often have walls that are out of true and need breathable finishes, which affects how units and splashbacks are fixed. Seaside bungalows more often need a full replacement with better storage, sometimes with the old dining area opened into the kitchen.
Rules for fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon
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.
Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Before you start
- Check the order includes filler panels, end panels, plinths, cornice or light rail, and enough legs and plinth clips for every base unit.
- Store the boxes flat in a dry, heated room rather than a damp garage, so doors and carcasses do not swell or warp before fitting.
- Do not open or assemble anything before the survey; sealed boxes make it far easier to claim missing or damaged parts from the supplier.
- If you chose stone worktops, the stone supplier templates and fits them after the base units are fixed, usually one to two weeks later.
- 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.
- Ask your supplier for the full order list as well as the plan, so the fitter can check part numbers and not just unit sizes.
Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Devon?
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Devon typically costs £1,500 to £2,600 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
Yes. We carry out fit-only kitchen fitting across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
What happens if parts of my kitchen are missing or damaged?
Missing or damaged parts are the supplier's to replace. We check the delivery against your plan and delivery note before fitting starts and tell you straight away if anything is short, broken or wrong, so you can raise it with the supplier while we re-plan the order of work. Units that do not depend on the missing part can often still go in, and sealed boxes make any claim simpler.
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 towns across Devon
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Plymouth
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Paignton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Torquay
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Newton Abbot
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Exmouth
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Barnstaple
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Bideford
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Plymstock
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Tiverton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Tavistock
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Honiton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Ilfracombe
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Totnes
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Okehampton