Fit-only kitchen fitting · Hampshire
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Hythe, Hampshire
We carry out fit-only kitchen fitting in Hythe, Hampshire, whether the kitchen came from a retailer, a trade counter or from us, and we put the price in writing before work starts.
Is fit-only kitchen fitting right for your Hythe, Hampshire kitchen?
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 your kitchen is ordered for delivery to your Hythe, Hampshire home and the retailer does not offer fitting, fit only covers the labour to put it in properly. Kitchens in every part of Hythe, Hampshire are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Hampshire.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into fit-only kitchen fitting, adjusted to your Hythe, Hampshire kitchen after we have measured it:
- Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
- Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
- 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
- Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Hythe, Hampshire?
The figures below are guide prices for Hythe, Hampshire, 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 Hythe, Hampshire and what they mean for a kitchen
Across Hampshire you will often find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.
What rules apply to fit-only kitchen fitting in Hythe, Hampshire?
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.
Practical advice for Hythe, Hampshire homeowners
- 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.
- Before your kitchen is delivered to your Hythe, Hampshire home, clear a dry room to store the boxes flat, away from damp garages and outbuildings.
- 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.
- 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 Hythe, Hampshire
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Hythe, Hampshire?
Guide prices in Hythe, Hampshire are about £1,700 to £2,900 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.
Can you measure up in Hythe, Hampshire before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Hythe, Hampshire. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
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