Kitchen installation · West Sussex
Kitchen installation in Shoreham-by-Sea
Whether your Shoreham-by-Sea kitchen is a narrow galley or an open-plan room, kitchen installation follows the same careful order: survey, written scope, fit and a final check together.
Why do people in Shoreham-by-Sea choose kitchen installation?
If you have bought a home in Shoreham-by-Sea with a small galley or a dated back kitchen, a new installation can make far better use of the same space.
When a Shoreham-by-Sea kitchen needs new electrics, plumbing and tiling as well as units, one contract keeps those trades in the right order. We work throughout Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43) and across the wider West Sussex area.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Shoreham-by-Sea covers:
- Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
- 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
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
How much does kitchen installation cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Typical kitchen installation prices for homes in Shoreham-by-Sea, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen, 5–10 units, fit onlyYour units fitted, laminate worktop, sink and appliance connections | £1,700–£2,900 |
| Medium kitchen, 10–15 units, fit onlyAs above, for a typical family kitchen | £2,900–£4,000 |
| Large kitchen, 15+ units or an island, fit onlyTall larders, island, more cut-outs and panels | £4,000–£5,200 |
| Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades | £20,500–£40,000 |
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 Shoreham-by-Sea
In and around Shoreham-by-Sea, homes range across 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.
Do you need approval for kitchen installation in Shoreham-by-Sea?
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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.
Getting the most from your kitchen installation
- Clear the room and the route to it before fitting day, and arrange somewhere in your Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
- If your house in West Sussex is older, ask for the walls to be checked for level; out-of-true walls change how units and worktops are scribed.
- 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
How much does kitchen installation cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Kitchen installation in Shoreham-by-Sea typically costs £1,700 to £2,900 including VAT for a small kitchen of 5 to 10 units, fit only, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Shoreham-by-Sea as well?
Yes. As well as Shoreham-by-Sea itself, we cover the rest of West Sussex and nearby towns such as Lancing and Portslade. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
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
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen installation:
- Kitchen installation in Lancing
- Kitchen installation in Portslade
- Kitchen installation in Worthing
- Kitchen installation in Hove
- Kitchen installation in Brighton
- Kitchen installation in Rottingdean
- Kitchen installation across West Sussex