Fit-only kitchen fitting in Southsea

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

Some Southsea 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 you have chosen stone worktops for a Southsea kitchen, fit only gets the base units level and fixed so they are ready when the fabricator arrives to template. Southsea sits about 16 miles south-east of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.

What does the job involve?

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

End panels, filler panels, plinths, cornice and light rail scribed and fitted
Base, wall and tall units positioned, levelled on their legs and fixed to the wall
Doors and drawer fronts hung and adjusted, with handles drilled and fitted
Delivery checked against the plan and delivery note before fitting starts
Free survey visit to check your plan, the room and the service positions
Sink, tap and appliances connected to the existing water, waste and power points

Fit-only kitchen fitting prices in Southsea

Typical fit-only kitchen fitting prices for homes in Southsea, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Fit-only kitchen fitting prices in Southsea
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 Southsea?

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.

Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Southsea

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

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 Southsea address, and note the damage on the delivery note before the driver leaves.
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.
Check the order includes filler panels, end panels, plinths, cornice or light rail, and enough legs and plinth clips for every base unit.

Questions about fit-only kitchen fitting in Southsea

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

Fit-only kitchen fitting in Southsea typically costs £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in Southsea before quoting?

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

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.

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.

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.

Fit-only kitchen fitting in neighbouring towns

Neighbouring towns where we offer fit-only kitchen fitting: