Fit-only kitchen fitting · Greater London
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Putney
We carry out fit-only kitchen fitting in Putney, whether the kitchen came from a retailer, a trade counter or from us, and we put the price in writing before work starts.
Who usually needs fit-only kitchen fitting in Putney?
Landlords and small developers across Greater London sometimes buy units for several properties at once and want a clear fit-only price for each kitchen they need installed.
Some Putney households have a kitchen waiting in a spare room after a fitter dropped out, and need the boxes checked and the fit planned again from the start. If your home is in Putney or close by in Roehampton or Barnes, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What does the job involve?
Your written quote lists everything included. For fit-only kitchen fitting, that normally means:
- Laminate or wood worktops cut, jointed, sealed and fixed down
- End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
- Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
- Packaging and offcuts cleared, with removal of the old kitchen available as an extra
- 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
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Putney?
Typical fit-only kitchen fitting prices for homes in Putney, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in London 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 | £2,000–£3,200 |
| Medium kitchen (10–15 units)As above | £3,200–£4,600 |
| Large kitchen (15+ units, island or tall larders)As above | £4,600–£5,800 |
| Fitter day rateOne fitter; a two-person team is usually £300–£450 per day | £230–£360 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 Putney?
The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
What rules apply to fit-only kitchen fitting in Putney?
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Practical advice for Putney homeowners
- Leave appliance manuals in their boxes; they give the housing sizes and ventilation gaps needed to install each appliance correctly in your Putney kitchen.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Putney
How much does fit-only kitchen fitting cost in Putney?
Fit-only kitchen fitting in Putney typically costs £2,000 to £3,200 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Putney before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Putney. 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.
Fit-only kitchen fitting near Putney
Close to Putney? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Roehampton
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Barnes
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Fulham
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Earlsfield
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Wimbledon
- Fit-only kitchen fitting in Chelsea
- Fit-only kitchen fitting across Greater London