Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath

What prompts flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath?

First-time buyers in Bath often choose a flat-pack range to replace a worn kitchen soon after moving in, keeping money aside for flooring and decorating.

Landlords in Somerset sometimes choose flat-pack kitchens for rented homes, because matching doors and replacement parts can often be bought again later if a unit is damaged. Our Somerset coverage reaches every part of Bath (BA1) and out towards Keynsham.

What we cover for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath

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

Base units levelled on adjustable legs and fixed to the wall and to each other
Panels, plinths, sink, tap and appliance connections to existing points
Back panels fitted fully into their grooves or fixed as the instructions require
Drawer boxes, runners and hinges assembled, fitted and adjusted to line up
Laminate worktops cut and jointed, with cut edges sealed around the sink
Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square

Flat-pack kitchen fitting prices in Bath

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Bath kitchen. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Flat-pack kitchen fitting prices in Bath
Typical project	Guide price
Small flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedCarcasses assembled on site, then fitted as a rigid kitchen would be	£1,900–£3,100
Medium flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedAs above	£2,900–£4,300
Large flat-pack kitchen with tall units, built and fittedAs above	£4,100–£5,700

Flat-pack prices include assembling the carcasses on site and fitting units, doors, panels, plinths and laminate worktops with connections to existing points; stone worktops, new circuits, moved services, tiling and flooring are extra. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Bath homes

You will find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses throughout Somerset. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.

Do you need approval for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath?

Assembling and fitting a flat-pack kitchen needs no planning permission in England; if the building is listed, listed building consent may be needed where the work affects its character. Electrics must meet BS 7671: extra sockets or spurs on an existing kitchen circuit are not notifiable, but a new cooker or induction circuit is notifiable under Part P. Gas hobs are connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers, and any new cooker hood should meet Approved Document F.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Planning ahead

Count the boxes against the delivery note when your flat-pack kitchen arrives in Bath; orders can run to dozens of boxes and one short box can stall a fit.
If you are building some units yourself before the fit, leave the back panels and hinges for us to check before anything is fixed to the wall.
If the flat-pack sink base in your Bath kitchen sits beside a washing machine or dishwasher, ask for a sink base mat to protect the carcass floor.
Look at the back panels supplied; thin backs rely on being fitted correctly into their grooves to keep each carcass square and rigid.

Questions about flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath

How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Bath?

Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bath typically costs £1,900 to £3,100 including VAT for a small flat-pack kitchen, built and fitted, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you work near Bath as well?

Yes. As well as Bath itself, we cover the rest of Somerset and nearby towns such as Keynsham and Trowbridge. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

What is the difference between flat-pack and rigid kitchen units?

Rigid units arrive factory-assembled, usually glued and dowelled, so they are ready to fix. Flat-pack units arrive as boards and fittings in a box and are built on site. Both can make a good kitchen. Flat-pack is cheaper to buy and easier to carry into tight spaces, while rigid units save assembly time and come square from the factory, which is why the fitting labour is a little lower.

How do you protect a flat-pack sink unit from water?

Mainly by sealing. Cut edges of board near the sink, including the holes for pipes and the waste, are sealed before the unit is fitted, and the worktop cut-out is sealed before the sink goes in. A sink base mat adds a second layer of protection against drips. Isolation valves on the supplies also mean that a later leak can be shut off quickly.

Can you fit a flat-pack kitchen I have already started building?

Yes, usually. We check any carcasses you have assembled for square, tight joints and properly fitted back panels before they are used, and rebuild any that are not right. Units built in another room are moved carefully, as a carcass without its worktop and wall fixings is easy to twist out of shape. We look at them on the survey and price the work accordingly.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer flat-pack kitchen fitting: