Flat-pack kitchen fitting · East Sussex
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Brighton
Homeowners and landlords in Brighton can book us for flat-pack kitchen fitting: flat-pack kitchen units built square on site, then fitted, levelled and finished like rigid units.
Why do people in Brighton choose flat-pack kitchen fitting?
If you have bought a flat-pack kitchen for your Brighton home to keep costs down, careful assembly makes sure that saving never shows in the finished kitchen.
A Brighton 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. Homes right across Brighton are covered, as are nearby places such as Hove, Portslade and the villages in between.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into flat-pack kitchen fitting, adjusted to your Brighton kitchen after we have measured it:
- Back panels fitted fully into their grooves or fixed as the instructions require
- Free survey visit to check the plan, the boxes and the room
- Base units levelled on adjustable legs and fixed to the wall and to each other
- Wall units hung on hanging rails or brackets fixed securely into the wall
- Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square
- Panels, plinths, sink, tap and appliance connections to existing points
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Brighton?
Typical flat-pack kitchen fitting prices for homes in Brighton, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedCarcasses assembled on site, then fitted as a rigid kitchen would be | £2,100–£3,400 |
| Medium flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedAs above | £3,200–£4,800 |
| Large flat-pack kitchen with tall units, built and fittedAs above | £4,600–£6,300 |
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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Brighton?
Across East Sussex you will often find Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.
East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.
Regulations for kitchen work in Brighton
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.
Listed Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.
Before you book flat-pack kitchen fitting in Brighton
- Keep every instruction leaflet; each one shows the cam, dowel and hinge positions for that unit and saves time during assembly.
- If the flat-pack sink base in your Brighton kitchen sits beside a washing machine or dishwasher, ask for a sink base mat to protect the carcass floor.
- 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.
- Allow extra time on site: a small flat-pack kitchen typically takes four to six days, against three to five for rigid units.
Questions about flat-pack kitchen fitting in Brighton
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Brighton?
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Brighton typically costs £2,100 to £3,400 including VAT for a small flat-pack kitchen, built and fitted, 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 Brighton before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Brighton. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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
The same service is available a short drive from Brighton, including:
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Hove
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Portslade
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Rottingdean
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Peacehaven
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lewes
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting across East Sussex