Fit-only kitchen fitting · Hampshire
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Eastleigh
Looking for fit-only kitchen fitting in Eastleigh? We survey, quote and carry out fit-only kitchen fitting for homes across Eastleigh and the rest of Hampshire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Who usually needs fit-only kitchen fitting in Eastleigh?
Landlords and small developers across Hampshire sometimes buy units for several properties at once and want a clear fit-only price for each kitchen they need installed.
If you have chosen stone worktops for an Eastleigh kitchen, fit only gets the base units level and fixed so they are ready when the fabricator arrives to template. We cover all of Eastleigh, including the SO50 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Hampshire.
What does fit-only kitchen fitting in Eastleigh include?
Your written quote lists everything included. For fit-only kitchen fitting, that normally means:
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
- Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
- 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
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Eastleigh?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (5–10 units)Labour to fit units, doors, laminate worktops and panels you have bought | £1,700–£2,900 |
| Medium kitchen (10–15 units)As above | £2,900–£4,000 |
| Large kitchen (15+ units, island or tall larders)As above | £4,000–£5,200 |
| Fitter day rateOne fitter; a two-person team is usually £300–£450 per day | £210–£320 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Eastleigh?
In and around Eastleigh, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
Do you need approval for fit-only kitchen fitting in Eastleigh?
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 the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Planning ahead
- If you buy a worktop for an Eastleigh kitchen yourself, check its length covers the longest run plus enough spare for joints and end trims.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Eastleigh
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Eastleigh?
For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, budget around £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT in Eastleigh. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Eastleigh as well?
Yes. As well as Eastleigh itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Southampton and Romsey. 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.
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.
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.
Fit-only kitchen fitting in neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer fit-only kitchen fitting:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Southampton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Romsey
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Winchester
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Totton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Hythe, Hampshire
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Fareham
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Hampshire