Kitchen installation in Brent

When does kitchen installation make sense in Brent?

Many people in Greater London replace a kitchen when they move in, before unpacking, so the noisy work is done while the house is still empty.

If you have bought a home in Brent with a small galley or a dated back kitchen, a new installation can make far better use of the same space. Brent sits about 8 miles north-west of Westminster, and our Greater London coverage takes in everything in between.

What is in a typical job?

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

Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone

Kitchen installation prices in Brent

Typical kitchen installation prices for homes in Brent, 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.

Kitchen installation prices in Brent
Typical project	Guide price
Small kitchen, 5–10 units, fit onlyYour units fitted, laminate worktop, sink and appliance connections	£2,000–£3,200
Medium kitchen, 10–15 units, fit onlyAs above, for a typical family kitchen	£3,200–£4,600
Large kitchen, 15+ units or an island, fit onlyTall larders, island, more cut-outs and panels	£4,600–£5,800
Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades	£23,500–£45,500

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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Brent homes

The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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.

Regulations for kitchen work in Brent

Fitting a new kitchen does not need planning permission in England. Listed building consent may be needed if the building is listed, and a new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's consent. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and new circuits or a new consumer unit are notifiable under Part P, so they are certified through a competent person scheme or building control. New extraction should be designed to Approved Document F rates (about 30 litres per second for a hood ducted outside), a refit should not leave ventilation worse than before, and only Gas Safe registered engineers may connect a gas hob.

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.

Worth knowing before the fit

Keep the delivery note and plan together until the fit, so any missing parts can be reported to the supplier quickly.
Ask for appliance sizes and ventilation gaps to be checked against the housings before you buy appliances for a Brent kitchen.
If you live in a flat in Brent, check building rules on working hours, lift protection and parking for the fitting van.
Plan for one to two weeks without a working kitchen; a microwave, kettle and a temporary sink elsewhere make it easier.

Questions about kitchen installation in Brent

How much does kitchen installation cost in Brent?

Guide prices in Brent are about £2,000 to £3,200 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only. 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 Brent?

Yes. We work across Brent, including the HA9 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Wembley and Sudbury, Greater London. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

Will you fit a kitchen I have bought myself?

Yes. We fit kitchens bought from any retailer, trade counter or online supplier, flat-pack or rigid. On the survey we check the plan, and before fitting we check the delivery against it. Missing or damaged parts are for the supplier to replace, and we tell you straight away so the fit can be re-planned.

Do I need building regulations approval for a new kitchen?

Usually only for parts of the job. Fitting units does not need approval, but new electrical circuits are notifiable in England and Wales, removing a load-bearing wall needs approval everywhere, and in Scotland structural work needs a building warrant. Gas work must always be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Also covering nearby towns

We also carry out kitchen installation in these towns near Brent: