Kitchen installation · England
Kitchen installation in Devon
Kitchen installation in Devon starts with a free visit to measure up, then a written scope and quote before any work begins.
Who usually needs kitchen installation in Devon?
Some Devon 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.
Many people in Devon replace a kitchen when they move in, before unpacking, so the noisy work is done while the house is still empty.
What does kitchen installation in Devon include?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen installation, adjusted to your Devon kitchen after we have measured it:
- Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
- First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
- Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
- Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
How much does kitchen installation cost in Devon?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen, 5–10 units, fit onlyYour units fitted, laminate worktop, sink and appliance connections | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Medium kitchen, 10–15 units, fit onlyAs above, for a typical family kitchen | £2,600–£3,600 |
| Large kitchen, 15+ units or an island, fit onlyTall larders, island, more cut-outs and panels | £3,600–£4,600 |
| Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades | £18,500–£36,000 |
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 across Devon
The housing mix across Devon includes cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
Cob and stone cottages often have walls that are out of true and need breathable finishes, which affects how units and splashbacks are fixed. Seaside bungalows more often need a full replacement with better storage, sometimes with the old dining area opened into the kitchen.
Rules for kitchen installation in Devon
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.
Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Before you start
- Decide where the sink, hob and dishwasher go early, because moving them later means repeating plumbing, electrics and tiling.
- Leave every box sealed until the fit; parts get lost or damaged once packaging is opened and stacked around the house.
- Order stone worktops for templating as soon as the base units are fixed, as fabrication usually takes one to two weeks.
- If the house was built before 2000, consider an asbestos survey before strip-out, especially with textured ceilings or old floor tiles.
- If you live in a flat in Devon, check building rules on working hours, lift protection and parking for the fitting van.
- Keep the delivery note and plan together until the fit, so any missing parts can be reported to the supplier quickly.
Questions about kitchen installation in Devon
How much does kitchen installation cost in Devon?
Guide prices in Devon are about £1,500 to £2,600 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 the whole of Devon?
Yes. We carry out kitchen installation across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen installation in towns across Devon
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen installation in Plymouth
- Kitchen installation in Exeter
- Kitchen installation in Paignton
- Kitchen installation in Torquay
- Kitchen installation in Newton Abbot
- Kitchen installation in Exmouth
- Kitchen installation in Barnstaple
- Kitchen installation in Bideford
- Kitchen installation in Plymstock
- Kitchen installation in Tiverton
- Kitchen installation in Tavistock
- Kitchen installation in Honiton
- Kitchen installation in Ilfracombe
- Kitchen installation in Totnes
- Kitchen installation in Okehampton