Flat-pack kitchen fitting · Devon
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Exmouth
Flat-pack kitchen fitting for Exmouth homes: flat-pack kitchen units built square on site, then fitted, levelled and finished like rigid units. Every job starts with a free survey visit and a written quote.
Why do people in Exmouth choose flat-pack kitchen fitting?
If you have bought a flat-pack kitchen for your Exmouth home to keep costs down, careful assembly makes sure that saving never shows in the finished kitchen.
Flat-pack is a common choice in Exmouth when units have to go up narrow stairs to a flat, because boxed boards are far easier to carry than built cabinets. We work throughout Exmouth (EX8) and across the wider Devon area.
What does the job involve?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Panels, plinths, sink, tap and appliance connections to existing points
- Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square
- Wall units hung on hanging rails or brackets fixed securely into the wall
- Laminate worktops cut and jointed, with cut edges sealed around the sink
- 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
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Exmouth?
The figures below are guide prices for Exmouth, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| 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 Exmouth
Across Devon you will often find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
What rules apply to flat-pack kitchen fitting in Exmouth?
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.
Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Worth knowing before the fit
- If the flat-pack sink base in your Exmouth kitchen sits beside a washing machine or dishwasher, ask for a sink base mat to protect the carcass floor.
- Count the boxes against the delivery note when your flat-pack kitchen arrives in Exmouth; orders can run to dozens of boxes and one short box can stall a fit.
- Ask your supplier for a small bag of spare cams, dowels and hinge screws, so a lost fitting does not mean waiting days for a tiny part.
- Ask whether a sink base mat is included, and make sure every cut edge around the sink, waste and pipe holes is sealed.
Questions about flat-pack kitchen fitting in Exmouth
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Exmouth?
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Exmouth 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 Exmouth as well?
Yes. As well as Exmouth itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Exeter and Newton Abbot. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer flat-pack kitchen fitting:
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Exeter
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Newton Abbot
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Torquay
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Paignton
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Honiton
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Totnes
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting across Devon