Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Rochester

Why do people in Rochester choose flat-pack kitchen fitting?

Flat-pack is a common choice in Rochester when units have to go up narrow stairs to a flat, because boxed boards are far easier to carry than built cabinets.

Landlords in Kent 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. Kitchens in every part of Rochester are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Kent.

What we cover for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Rochester

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

Back panels fitted fully into their grooves or fixed as the instructions require
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
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
Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square

What does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Rochester?

The figures below are guide prices for Rochester, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Rochester?
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 Rochester and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Kent you will often find Victorian terraces, weatherboarded cottages, 1930s semis and oast house conversions, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in the Medway towns and along the coast often have a narrow back-addition kitchen, while 1930s semis usually have a small kitchen beside a separate dining room.

Water across Kent is hard, so limescale builds up quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Seaside terraces, permit parking and narrow village lanes can each make deliveries slower, so the route for long worktops is best checked at the survey.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Rochester

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 weatherboarded and timber-framed cottages, oast conversions and homes in conservation areas such as historic Canterbury may need consent for new external vents.

Worth knowing before the fit

Set aside a room next to the kitchen in your Rochester home for assembly, with enough floor space to lay a tall larder carcass down flat.
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.
If your Rochester home has plasterboard walls, mention it when you book the survey, as wall units may need extra fixings or timber behind the board.
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 Rochester

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

Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Rochester 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.

Which parts of Rochester do you work in?

All of them. Our Kent coverage takes in the whole of Rochester, including the ME1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Chatham. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Flat-pack kitchen fitting in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Rochester, including: