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Integrated appliance installation in Greater London

Our integrated appliance installation work covers the whole of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Westminster.

Guide priceFrom £50 each
Towns covered106 towns, including Brent
TimescaleUsually part of the fit
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An installer adjusting the door of an integrated dishwasher so it lines up with the drawer fronts beside it

Thinking about integrated appliance installation in Greater London?

If your kitchen in Greater London has a dishwasher door that sits proud or a fridge door that drops, the cause is often the fitting or the housing rather than the appliance.

Landlords in Greater London choosing integrated appliances for a rental kitchen want them fixed securely and plumbed with accessible valves, so a later replacement is straightforward.

What does integrated appliance installation in Greater London include?

Here is what usually goes into integrated appliance installation, adjusted to your Greater London kitchen after we have measured it:

  • Appliance sizes checked against housings, door-fixing kits and ventilation gaps before fitting
  • Integrated fridges and freezers fixed into tall or under-counter housings
  • Furniture doors attached with the fixed-hinge or sliding-hinge kit and aligned
  • Dishwashers anchored under the worktop, levelled and connected to the supply and waste
  • Washing machines plumbed in on a stable floor with an accessible isolation valve
  • Built-in ovens and microwaves fixed into housings with the required ventilation space
  • Accessible switching for built-in appliances, such as a switched fused spur, where needed
  • Leak checks, final door adjustments and each appliance switched on and tested

How much does integrated appliance installation cost in Greater London?

Typical integrated appliance installation prices for homes in Greater London, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

How much does integrated appliance installation cost in Greater London?
Typical projectGuide price
Integrated appliance fitted into its housing (each)Fridge, freezer, dishwasher or washing machine, door fitted£50–£100 each
Dishwasher or washing machine plumbed inValve, waste connection and leak check£100–£230
Built-in oven fitted, like for likeOn an existing suitable circuit£160–£320
New cooker circuit from the consumer unitOften needed for a double oven or induction hob£390–£910

Guide ranges cover labour on existing suitable supplies, apart from the new cooker circuit row; moved plumbing, new housings or units, door-fixing kits and the appliances themselves are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Kitchens in homes across Greater London

Across Greater London you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.

Opening a narrow galley into the dining room or side return is one of the most common terrace projects in London. Leasehold flats often call for a full kitchen in a small space, worked around building rules on noise, working hours and waste.

Rules for integrated appliance installation in Greater London

Fitting an integrated appliance needs no approval in England. Adding a socket or switched fused spur to an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable under Part P, though it must meet BS 7671. A new circuit for a double oven or induction hob is notifiable, so it is certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Water connections should meet the water fittings regulations, with isolation valves and suitable backflow protection.

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.

Before you start

  • Washing machines need a firm, level floor; a springy timber floor or an unstable plinth can let the machine move and vibrate during a spin.
  • Check the installation dimensions in each appliance manual against the housing before buying; a few millimetres out can stop a door closing.
  • Plan accessible switching for built-in appliances, such as a switched fused spur above the worktop, so they can be isolated without pulling them out.
  • Check the furniture door is within the weight range the dishwasher hinges are designed for; the springs can usually be adjusted within that range.
  • Ask for isolation valves and switches to stay reachable after fitting in your Greater London home, so an appliance can be turned off without removing it.
  • Make sure the plinths in front of fridges and freezers include the ventilation grille or gap the appliance manufacturer asks for, not a solid panel.

Questions about integrated appliance installation in Greater London

How much does integrated appliance installation cost in Greater London?

For fitting an integrated appliance into its housing, budget around £50 to £100 each including VAT in Greater London. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you cover the whole of Greater London?

Yes. We carry out integrated appliance installation across Greater London, including Brent, Islington, Westminster and Bexley. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.

Can you fit integrated appliances I have bought separately?

Yes. Appliances bought from any retailer can be fitted, as long as they match the housings. Send us the model numbers before the survey so we can check the installation dimensions, door-fixing method and connections. If an appliance does not suit the housing, it is far easier to exchange it unopened than to alter the units around it.

Do integrated fridges need ventilation?

Yes. Fridges and freezers give off heat as they run, so the housing must leave the airflow route the manufacturer specifies, often a gap behind the appliance and a vent in the plinth or above the housing. Without it the appliance works harder, uses more energy and may struggle to keep food cold. We check the gaps against the installation instructions before fitting.

What is the difference between fixed-hinge and sliding-hinge integrated fridges?

On a fixed-hinge, or door-on-door, fridge the kitchen door is fixed straight onto the appliance door, so both swing together on the fridge's own hinges. On a sliding-hinge fridge the kitchen door hangs on cabinet hinges, and the appliance door is linked to it by runners that slide as it opens. Fixed-hinge models generally carry heavier doors more securely; sliding-hinge ones need the right housing and hinges.

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