Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Streatham

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

Some people in Greater London start building their own flat-pack units, then call in a fitter when the walls, worktops and connections turn out to be the harder part.

Landlords in Greater London 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. Homes right across Streatham are covered, as are nearby places such as Norbury, Tooting and the villages in between.

What is in a typical job?

Here is what usually goes into flat-pack kitchen fitting, adjusted to your Streatham kitchen after we have measured it:

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
Carcasses assembled on site on a flat surface and checked for square
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

What does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Streatham?

Typical flat-pack kitchen fitting prices for homes in Streatham, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does flat-pack kitchen fitting cost in Streatham?
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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

In and around Streatham, homes range across Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. 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.

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. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Streatham

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.

Getting the most from your flat-pack kitchen fitting

Keep every instruction leaflet; each one shows the cam, dowel and hinge positions for that unit and saves time during assembly.
Set aside a room next to the kitchen in your Streatham home for assembly, with enough floor space to lay a tall larder carcass down flat.
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 Streatham

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

Guide prices in Streatham are about £2,300 to £3,900 including VAT for a small flat-pack kitchen, built and fitted. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you cover all of Streatham?

Yes. We work across Streatham, including the SW16 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Norbury and Tooting. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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