Flat-pack kitchen fitting · Greater London
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Greenwich
Our flat-pack kitchen fitting service covers Greenwich and nearby places such as New Cross and Blackheath, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Thinking about flat-pack kitchen fitting in Greenwich?
If you are fitting a utility room as well as a kitchen in Greenwich, flat-pack units for both rooms can be built and fitted as part of the same job.
Flat-pack is a common choice in Greenwich when units have to go up narrow stairs to a flat, because boxed boards are far easier to carry than built cabinets. Homes right across Greenwich are covered, as are nearby places such as New Cross, Blackheath and the villages in between.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For flat-pack kitchen fitting in Greenwich it usually covers:
- Back panels fitted fully into their grooves or fixed as the instructions require
- Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square
- Panels, plinths, sink, tap and appliance connections to existing points
- 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
- Drawer boxes, runners and hinges assembled, fitted and adjusted to line up
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Greenwich?
As a starting point for Greenwich, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedCarcasses assembled on site, then fitted as a rigid kitchen would be | £2,300–£3,900 |
| Medium flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedAs above | £3,600–£5,500 |
| Large flat-pack kitchen with tall units, built and fittedAs above | £5,200–£7,200 |
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%.
House types around Greenwich and what they mean for a kitchen
The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.
Regulations for kitchen work in Greenwich
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Practical advice for Greenwich homeowners
- 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 Greenwich kitchen sits beside a washing machine or dishwasher, ask for a sink base mat to protect the carcass floor.
- Keep every instruction leaflet; each one shows the cam, dowel and hinge positions for that unit and saves time during assembly.
- 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 Greenwich
How much does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Greenwich?
Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Greenwich typically costs £2,300 to £3,900 including VAT for a small flat-pack kitchen, built and fitted, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Greenwich before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Greenwich. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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 make sure flat-pack cabinets are square?
Each carcass is built on a flat surface and measured corner to corner before its back panel goes in; equal diagonals mean it is square. The back panel then holds that shape. Units are checked again once they stand on their legs and are fixed together, because a carcass that is even slightly out of square shows up later as doors that never quite line up.
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
The same service is available a short drive from Greenwich, including:
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in New Cross
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Blackheath
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Brockley
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Catford
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Peckham
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Limehouse
- Flat-pack kitchen fitting across Greater London