Fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter

When does fit-only kitchen fitting make sense in Exeter?

An Exeter kitchen with sound walls and services already in the right place suits fit only well, because the job is mainly units, worktops and connections.

People in Devon who have bought from a trade counter often want a fitter who will check the plan against the room before any boxes are opened. Kitchens in every part of Exeter are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Devon.

What we cover for fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter

Your written quote lists everything included. For fit-only kitchen fitting, that normally means:

Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
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
Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra

What should you budget for fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter?

The figures below are guide prices for Exeter, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

What should you budget for fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter?
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 around Exeter

In and around Exeter, homes range across cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows. 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.

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. 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.

What rules apply to fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter?

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 book fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter

Photograph each pallet and any damaged box as it arrives at your Exeter address, and note the damage on the delivery note before the driver leaves.
Book the fit for a date after the full delivery has arrived in Devon; a split delivery is a common reason for a fit stalling halfway.
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.
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.

Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Exeter

How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Exeter?

Guide prices in Exeter are about £1,500 to £2,600 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Which parts of Exeter do you work in?

All of them. Our Devon coverage takes in the whole of Exeter, including the EX2 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Exmouth. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Fit-only kitchen fitting in neighbouring towns

We also carry out fit-only kitchen fitting in these towns near Exeter: