Flat-pack kitchen fitting · Dorset
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bournemouth
Our flat-pack kitchen fitting service covers Bournemouth and nearby places such as Christchurch and Poole, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
When does flat-pack kitchen fitting make sense in Bournemouth?
If you are fitting a utility room as well as a kitchen in Bournemouth, flat-pack units for both rooms can be built and fitted as part of the same job.
A Bournemouth kitchen with uneven floors or walls that are out of true needs the same care whatever the units, and flat-pack carcasses gain most from being squared before they are scribed. We cover all of Bournemouth, including the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Dorset.
What does the job involve?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bournemouth it usually covers:
- Wall units hung on hanging rails or brackets fixed securely into the wall
- Drawer boxes, runners and hinges assembled, fitted and adjusted to line up
- Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square
- Base units levelled on adjustable legs and fixed to the wall and to each other
- Laminate worktops cut and jointed, with cut edges sealed around the sink
- Panels, plinths, sink, tap and appliance connections to existing points
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Bournemouth?
The figures below are guide prices for Bournemouth, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Bournemouth
Across Dorset you will often find thatched cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Edwardian villas in Bournemouth often have a separate kitchen and scullery, while 1930s semis and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Most of Dorset has hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter can help. Flats in converted villas may have no lift and shared hallways, and narrow village lanes can make delivering long worktops difficult.
Do you need approval for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bournemouth?
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.
Thatched and listed cottages may need listed building consent for internal changes, and owners of flats in converted houses usually need the freeholder's consent before work starts.
Tips before you start
- Count the boxes against the delivery note when your flat-pack kitchen arrives in Bournemouth; orders can run to dozens of boxes and one short box can stall a fit.
- If the flat-pack sink base in your Bournemouth kitchen sits beside a washing machine or dishwasher, ask for a sink base mat to protect the carcass floor.
- Stack flat-pack boxes flat on a level floor rather than on end, so that long side panels do not bow before they are assembled.
- Wall unit fixings need to suit your walls, because plasterboard, old lime plaster and solid brick each call for a different approach.
Questions about flat-pack kitchen fitting in Bournemouth
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Bournemouth?
For a small flat-pack kitchen, built and fitted, budget around £1,900 to £3,100 including VAT in Bournemouth. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Bournemouth?
Yes. We work across Bournemouth, including the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Christchurch and Poole. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
Are flat-pack wall units strong enough once they are hung?
Yes, when they are assembled and hung correctly. Wall units carry their load through the back panel and the hanging fixings, so the back must be fully fitted and the rail or brackets fixed into the wall with fixings that suit its construction. Plasterboard walls may need timber noggins or specialist fixings behind the board. We check the wall types at the survey and plan the fixings before the fit.
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.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out flat-pack kitchen fitting in these towns near Bournemouth:
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Christchurch
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Poole
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Swanage
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Ringwood
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in New Milton
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lymington
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting across Dorset