Fit-only kitchen fitting · Hampshire
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Gosport
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Gosport starts with a free survey visit: we measure up, check the walls, floor and service positions, and explain what the job involves before anything is priced.
When does fit-only kitchen fitting make sense in Gosport?
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 a Gosport kitchen, fit only gets the base units level and fixed so they are ready when the fabricator arrives to template. Gosport sits about 14 miles south-east of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Gosport covers:
- Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
- 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
- Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Gosport?
The figures below are guide prices for Gosport, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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 Gosport?
The housing mix across Hampshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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.
Regulations for kitchen work in Gosport
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 a Gosport kitchen yourself, check its length covers the longest run plus enough spare for joints and end trims.
- Book the fit for a date after the full delivery has arrived in Hampshire; a split delivery is a common reason for a fit stalling halfway.
- Photograph each pallet and any damaged box as it arrives at your Gosport address, and note the damage on the delivery note before the driver leaves.
- If you chose stone worktops, the stone supplier templates and fits them after the base units are fixed, usually one to two weeks later.
Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Gosport
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Gosport?
For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, budget around £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT in Gosport. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Gosport do you work in?
All of them. Our Hampshire coverage takes in the whole of Gosport, including the PO12 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Portsmouth. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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
The same service is available a short drive from Gosport, including:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Portsmouth
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Southsea
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Fareham
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Waterlooville
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Havant
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Emsworth
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Hampshire