Kitchen installation · Devon
Kitchen installation in Ilfracombe
We carry out kitchen installation in Ilfracombe, whether the kitchen came from a retailer, a trade counter or from us, and we put the price in writing before work starts.
Thinking about kitchen installation in Ilfracombe?
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.
If you have bought a home in Ilfracombe with a small galley or a dated back kitchen, a new installation can make far better use of the same space. We cover all of Ilfracombe, including the EX34 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Devon.
What is included in the work?
Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen installation, that normally means:
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
- Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
- First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
- Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
- Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
What does kitchen installation cost in Ilfracombe?
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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Ilfracombe?
Typical homes in this part of Devon include cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows. 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.
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. 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.
Do you need approval for kitchen installation in Ilfracombe?
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 book kitchen installation in Ilfracombe
- Order stone worktops early in the plan, as templating can only happen once the base units are fixed.
- If you live in a flat in Ilfracombe, check building rules on working hours, lift protection and parking for the fitting van.
- Check that your Ilfracombe delivery can reach the kitchen: tall larder units and long worktops need clear access through doors and stairs.
- If the house was built before 2000, consider an asbestos survey before strip-out, especially with textured ceilings or old floor tiles.
Questions about kitchen installation in Ilfracombe
How much does kitchen installation cost in Ilfracombe?
Guide prices in Ilfracombe 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 work near Ilfracombe as well?
Yes. As well as Ilfracombe itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Barnstaple and Bideford. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen installation: