Kitchen installation in Exeter

Why kitchen installation for an Exeter home?

A new layout is a common reason to change kitchens in Exeter: moving the sink under the window, adding an island or opening up to the dining room.

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. Kitchens in every part of Exeter are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Devon.

What is in a typical job?

Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen installation, that normally means:

Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover

What does kitchen installation cost in Exeter?

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Exeter kitchen. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

What does kitchen installation cost in Exeter?
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 around Exeter

You will find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows throughout Devon. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Exeter

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.

Planning ahead

If you live in a flat in Exeter, check building rules on working hours, lift protection and parking for the fitting van.
Clear the room and the route to it before fitting day, and arrange somewhere in your Exeter home for a kettle and microwave.
Keep the delivery note and plan together until the fit, so any missing parts can be reported to the supplier quickly.
Book the survey before you order a kitchen, so the plan is checked against real wall lengths, window heights and service positions.

Questions about kitchen installation in Exeter

How much does kitchen installation cost in Exeter?

For a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only, budget around £1,500 to £2,600 including VAT in Exeter. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Exeter as well?

Yes. As well as Exeter itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Exmouth and Tiverton. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

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