Integrated appliance installation in Morden

Is integrated appliance installation right for your Morden kitchen?

Some people in Morden upgrade to a double oven at the same time as other appliances, which can mean a new cooker circuit from the consumer unit as well.

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. Homes right across Morden are covered, as are nearby places such as Mitcham, Wimbledon and the villages in between.

What does the job involve?

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

Dishwashers anchored under the worktop, levelled and connected to the supply and waste
Furniture doors attached with the fixed-hinge or sliding-hinge kit and aligned
Washing machines plumbed in on a stable floor with an accessible isolation valve
Integrated fridges and freezers fixed into tall or under-counter housings
Leak checks, final door adjustments and each appliance switched on and tested
Built-in ovens and microwaves fixed into housings with the required ventilation space

Guide prices for integrated appliance installation in Morden

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

Guide prices for integrated appliance installation in Morden
Typical project	Guide 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 around Morden

Typical homes in this part of Greater London include 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.

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

What rules apply to integrated appliance installation in Morden?

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.

Tips before you start

Check that the furniture doors for your dishwasher and fridge are the correct height and drilled for the right fixings before fitting day comes round.
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.
Ask for isolation valves and switches to stay reachable after fitting in your Morden home, so an appliance can be turned off without removing it.
Integrated fridges use either fixed-hinge (door-on-door) or sliding-hinge fixing, and the housing and furniture door must suit the type you choose.

Questions about integrated appliance installation in Morden

How much does integrated appliance installation cost in Morden?

Guide prices in Morden are about £50 to £100 each including VAT for fitting an integrated appliance into its housing. 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 Morden do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Morden, including the SM4 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Mitcham. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

Do built-in appliances need their own switch?

It is good practice under BS 7671 for built-in appliances to have an accessible means of isolation, for example a switched fused spur above the worktop, so they can be switched off without being pulled out. Some layouts use an accessible socket in a neighbouring cupboard instead. Manufacturers' instructions often cover this too, and the electrician confirms the right arrangement for your kitchen.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out integrated appliance installation in these towns near Morden: