Kitchen installation · Greater London
Kitchen installation in Wallington
Need kitchen installation in Wallington? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
Thinking about kitchen installation in Wallington?
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. Homes right across Wallington are covered, as are nearby places such as Carshalton, Sutton and the villages in between.
What is included in the work?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Wallington covers:
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
- Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
- Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
- First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
- Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
How much does kitchen installation cost in Wallington?
As a starting point for Wallington, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Expect costs in London 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 | £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 Wallington 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.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Wallington
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.
Practical advice for Wallington homeowners
- Clear the room and the route to it before fitting day, and arrange somewhere in your Wallington home for a kettle and microwave.
- If your house in Greater London 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 Wallington delivery can reach the kitchen: tall larder units and long worktops need clear access through doors and stairs.
- 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 Wallington
How much does kitchen installation cost in Wallington?
Guide prices in Wallington are about £2,000 to £3,200 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 cover all of Wallington?
Yes. We work across Wallington, including the SM6 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Carshalton and Sutton. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
Kitchen installation in neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen installation:
- Kitchen installation in Carshalton
- Kitchen installation in Sutton
- Kitchen installation in South Croydon
- Kitchen installation in Purley
- Kitchen installation in Croydon
- Kitchen installation in Mitcham
- Kitchen installation across Greater London