Flat-pack kitchen fitting in Taunton

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

First-time buyers in Taunton often choose a flat-pack range to replace a worn kitchen soon after moving in, keeping money aside for flooring and decorating.

Landlords in Somerset 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. We work throughout Taunton (TA1) and across the wider Somerset area.

What does flat-pack kitchen fitting in Taunton include?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Taunton covers:

Wall units hung on hanging rails or brackets fixed securely into the wall
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
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
Laminate worktops cut and jointed, with cut edges sealed around the sink

Guide prices for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Taunton

As a starting point for Taunton, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

Guide prices for flat-pack kitchen fitting in Taunton
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Taunton homes

Typical homes in this part of Somerset include Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Taunton

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.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Planning ahead

Count the boxes against the delivery note when your flat-pack kitchen arrives in Taunton; orders can run to dozens of boxes and one short box can stall a fit.
Set aside a room next to the kitchen in your Taunton home for assembly, with enough floor space to lay a tall larder carcass down flat.
If your Taunton home has plasterboard walls, mention it when you book the survey, as wall units may need extra fixings or timber behind the board.
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 Taunton

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

Guide prices in Taunton are about £1,900 to £3,100 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.

Which parts of Taunton do you work in?

All of them. Our Somerset coverage takes in the whole of Taunton, including the TA1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Bridgwater. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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