Fit-only kitchen fitting in Portsmouth

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

If your kitchen is ordered for delivery to your Portsmouth home and the retailer does not offer fitting, fit only covers the labour to put it in properly.

People in Hampshire 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 Portsmouth are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Hampshire.

What is included in the work?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
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

Guide prices for fit-only kitchen fitting in Portsmouth

As a starting point for Portsmouth, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Guide prices for fit-only kitchen fitting in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth?

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.

Regulations for kitchen work in Portsmouth

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.

Tips before you start

Before your kitchen is delivered to your Portsmouth home, clear a dry room to store the boxes flat, away from damp garages and outbuildings.
Photograph each pallet and any damaged box as it arrives at your Portsmouth 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 Hampshire; a split delivery is a common reason for a fit stalling halfway.
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 Portsmouth

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

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

Do you cover all of Portsmouth?

Yes. We work across Portsmouth, including the PO5 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Southsea and Gosport. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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

The same service is available a short drive from Portsmouth, including: