Fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnham

Why do people in Farnham choose fit-only kitchen fitting?

People in Surrey who have bought from a trade counter often want a fitter who will check the plan against the room before any boxes are opened.

Plenty of homeowners in Farnham buy a kitchen in a sale or from an online supplier, then look for someone to fit it once the delivery date is booked. Our Surrey coverage reaches every part of Farnham (GU9) and out towards Aldershot.

What we cover for fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnham

Here is what usually goes into fit-only kitchen fitting, adjusted to your Farnham kitchen after we have measured it:

Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
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

Fit-only kitchen fitting prices in Farnham

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.

Fit-only kitchen fitting prices in Farnham
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Farnham homes

The housing mix across Surrey includes 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.

Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day.

Do you need approval for fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnham?

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.

Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.

Before you book fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnham

Leave appliance manuals in their boxes; they give the housing sizes and ventilation gaps needed to install each appliance correctly in your Farnham kitchen.
Book the fit for a date after the full delivery has arrived in Surrey; a split delivery is a common reason for a fit stalling halfway.
Before your kitchen is delivered to your Farnham home, clear a dry room to store the boxes flat, away from damp garages and outbuildings.
Worktop joint strips or connector bolts, appliance door-fixing kits and the sink, tap and waste are easy to leave off an order.

Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Farnham

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

For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, budget around £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT in Farnham. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Farnham before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Farnham. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised 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 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.

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

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