Kitchen installation in Manchester

Thinking about kitchen installation in Manchester?

When a Manchester kitchen needs new electrics, plumbing and tiling as well as units, one contract keeps those trades in the right order.

Many people in Greater Manchester 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 Manchester are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater Manchester.

What is included in the work?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen installation in Manchester it usually covers:

Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout

Kitchen installation prices in Manchester

As a starting point for Manchester, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the North West. Labour rates in the North West are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Kitchen installation prices in Manchester
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–£4,300
Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades	£17,100–£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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Manchester?

In and around Manchester, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.

Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in. Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.

Do you need approval for kitchen installation in Manchester?

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.

Listed mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.

Planning ahead

If your house in Greater Manchester is older, ask for the walls to be checked for level; out-of-true walls change how units and worktops are scribed.
Check that your Manchester delivery can reach the kitchen: tall larder units and long worktops need clear access through doors and stairs.
Keep the delivery note and plan together until the fit, so any missing parts can be reported to the supplier quickly.
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 Manchester

How much does kitchen installation cost in Manchester?

Kitchen installation in Manchester typically costs £1,400 to £2,400 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Manchester do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in the whole of Manchester, including the M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Salford. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

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.

Kitchen installation in neighbouring towns

Close to Manchester? We cover these nearby towns too: