Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lancing

When does flat-pack kitchen fitting make sense in Lancing?

Landlords in West Sussex 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.

Flat-pack is a common choice in Lancing 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 Lancing (BN15) and across the wider West Sussex area.

What we cover for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lancing

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lancing it usually covers:

Laminate worktops cut and jointed, with cut edges sealed around the sink
Drawer boxes, runners and hinges assembled, fitted and adjusted to line up
Free survey visit to check the plan, the boxes and the room
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
Back panels fitted fully into their grooves or fixed as the instructions require

Flat-pack kitchen fitting prices in Lancing

As a starting point for Lancing, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

Flat-pack kitchen fitting prices in Lancing
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%.

House types around Lancing and what they mean for a kitchen

Across West Sussex you will often find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Lancing

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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Planning ahead

Count the boxes against the delivery note when your flat-pack kitchen arrives in Lancing; orders can run to dozens of boxes and one short box can stall a fit.
Keep every instruction leaflet; each one shows the cam, dowel and hinge positions for that unit and saves time during assembly.
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.
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 Lancing

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

Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Lancing 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.

Do you work near Lancing as well?

Yes. As well as Lancing itself, we cover the rest of West Sussex and nearby towns such as Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

We also carry out flat-pack kitchen fitting in these towns near Lancing: