Fit-only kitchen fitting · Hampshire
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnborough
Looking for fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnborough? We survey, quote and carry out fit-only kitchen fitting for homes across Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
When does fit-only kitchen fitting make sense in Farnborough?
If you are renovating a house in Farnborough yourself, buying the kitchen direct and paying only for fitting keeps the choice of units and the budget in your hands.
If your kitchen is ordered for delivery to your Farnborough home and the retailer does not offer fitting, fit only covers the labour to put it in properly. Farnborough sits about 39 miles north-east of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What is in a typical job?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
- End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Farnborough?
The figures below are guide prices for Farnborough, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East 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 | £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%.
House types around Farnborough and what they mean for a kitchen
Typical homes in this part of Hampshire include 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.
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. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Farnborough
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.
Before you book fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnborough
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Farnborough
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Farnborough?
For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, budget around £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT in Farnborough. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Farnborough as well?
Yes. As well as Farnborough itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Camberley and Aldershot. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer fit-only kitchen fitting:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Camberley
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Aldershot
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Fleet
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Sandhurst
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Yateley
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Crowthorne
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Hampshire