Kitchen installation · Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Kitchen installation in Aberdeen
From the survey to handover, kitchen installation in Aberdeen is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Why do people in Aberdeen choose kitchen installation?
Some Aberdeen households already have a kitchen they like the look of but not the fit: doors out of line, gaps at the wall and a worktop that has lifted.
When an Aberdeen kitchen needs new electrics, plumbing and tiling as well as units, one contract keeps those trades in the right order. We cover all of Aberdeen, including the AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15 and AB16 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
What is in a typical job?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Aberdeen covers:
- Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
- Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
- First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
How much does kitchen installation cost in Aberdeen?
Typical kitchen installation prices for homes in Aberdeen, including VAT and adjusted for Scotland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen, 5–10 units, fit onlyYour units fitted, laminate worktop, sink and appliance connections | £1,400–£2,400 |
| Medium kitchen, 10–15 units, fit onlyAs above, for a typical family kitchen | £2,400–£3,300 |
| Large kitchen, 15+ units or an island, fit onlyTall larders, island, more cut-outs and panels | £3,300–£4,200 |
| Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades | £16,900–£33,000 |
Fit-only guide ranges cover labour for units, laminate worktops and standard connections; stone worktops, new circuits, moved services, tiling, flooring and plastering are priced as separate lines. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes around Aberdeen
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire you will often find granite tenement flats, granite villas, post-war council-built houses and farm cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Granite tenement flats often have a small kitchen off the hall, while villas and bungalows across Aberdeenshire tend to have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Mains water across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is soft, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner. Tenement flats without lifts mean carrying units up common stairs, and rural farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries.
What rules apply to kitchen installation in Aberdeen?
In Scotland, replacing kitchen fitments, adding an extractor fan and most electrical work in a house do not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards and BS 7671, so ask for an Electrical Installation Certificate. Removing a load-bearing wall or changing how waste water is discharged needs a warrant first. Gas hobs must be connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Every home in Scotland must have an interlinked heat alarm in the kitchen, so it is kept or refitted, and tested, as part of the job.
Homes in the Cairngorms National Park, listed granite buildings and conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and tenement owners may need neighbours' agreement.
Getting the most from your kitchen installation
- Order stone worktops early in the plan, as templating can only happen once the base units are fixed.
- Ask for appliance sizes and ventilation gaps to be checked against the housings before you buy appliances for an Aberdeen kitchen.
- Clear the room and the route to it before fitting day, and arrange somewhere in your Aberdeen home for a kettle and microwave.
- Decide where the sink, hob and dishwasher go early, because moving them later means repeating plumbing, electrics and tiling.
Questions about kitchen installation in Aberdeen
How much does kitchen installation cost in Aberdeen?
Kitchen installation in Aberdeen typically costs £1,400 to £2,400 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only, based on prices in Scotland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Aberdeen do you work in?
All of them. Our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire coverage takes in the whole of Aberdeen, including the AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15 and AB16 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Stonehaven. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
How long does it take to install a kitchen?
Most kitchens take three to twelve days on site to fit, depending on the number of units and whether services are moving. Allow one to three weeks overall once electrics, plumbing, tiling and flooring are included, plus one to two weeks between templating and fitting if you choose stone worktops.
Can I use my kitchen during the installation?
Not for most of it. Once the old kitchen comes out there is no sink or cooker until the new one is connected, usually a week or two for an average kitchen. We plan the job so the water and power are off for as little time as possible, and we tell you which days will be the most disruptive.
What order does a kitchen installation follow?
The usual sequence is strip-out, any structural work, first-fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, base and wall units, worktops, second fix of sockets, sink, tap and appliances, then splashbacks, flooring and decorating. Some floors go down before the units and some after, depending on the floor type, which we agree at the survey.
Kitchen installation near Aberdeen
The same service is available a short drive from Aberdeen, including:
- Kitchen installation in Stonehaven
- Kitchen installation in Inverurie
- Kitchen installation across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire