Kitchen installation in Pimlico

Who usually needs kitchen installation in Pimlico?

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.

Landlords and sellers across Greater London often fit a new kitchen because it is one of the first rooms buyers and tenants judge a home by. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Pimlico (SW1) and out towards Westminster.

What does kitchen installation in Pimlico include?

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

First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote

Guide prices for kitchen installation in Pimlico

Typical kitchen installation prices for homes in Pimlico, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

Guide prices for kitchen installation in Pimlico
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 Pimlico homes

You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. 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 Pimlico

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

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 Pimlico, 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.
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 Pimlico

How much does kitchen installation cost in Pimlico?

Kitchen installation in Pimlico typically costs £2,000 to £3,200 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Pimlico do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Pimlico, including the SW1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Westminster. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

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.

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