Kitchen installation · England
Kitchen installation in West Sussex
Homeowners and landlords across West Sussex can book us for kitchen installation: complete kitchen installation, fit only or supply and fit, with every trade booked in order.
Thinking about kitchen installation in West Sussex?
Many people in West Sussex 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 West Sussex with a small galley or a dated back kitchen, a new installation can make far better use of the same space.
What does kitchen installation in West Sussex include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Free survey visit, measurements and an itemised written quote
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen, with gas and electrics made safe
- First-fix electrics and plumbing for the new layout
- Base, wall and tall units fixed, levelled and secured to the wall
- Worktops cut, jointed and sealed, or templated for stone
- Sink, tap and integrated appliances fitted and connected
- Gas hobs connected only by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Panels, plinths, cornice, splashback and a final check before handover
How much does kitchen installation cost in West Sussex?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South East, and are firmed up once we have seen your West Sussex kitchen. 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 across West Sussex
Across West Sussex you will often find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.
Seaside bungalow owners often open the kitchen into the dining room and refit it for easier everyday use. New-town houses tend to have small kitchens where taller wall units, integrated appliances and a better layout help make the most of the space.
Rules for kitchen installation in West Sussex
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.
Before you start
- Order stone worktops for templating as soon as the base units are fixed, as fabrication usually takes one to two weeks.
- Leave every box sealed until the fit; parts get lost or damaged once packaging is opened and stacked around the house.
- Book the survey before you order a kitchen, so the plan is checked against real wall lengths, window heights and service positions.
- Plan for one to two weeks without a working kitchen; a microwave, kettle and a temporary sink elsewhere make it easier.
- Order stone worktops early in the plan, as templating can only happen once the base units are fixed.
- 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.
Questions about kitchen installation in West Sussex
How much does kitchen installation cost in West Sussex?
Kitchen installation in West Sussex 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 cover the whole of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out kitchen installation across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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 towns across West Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen installation in Crawley
- Kitchen installation in Worthing
- Kitchen installation in Bognor Regis
- Kitchen installation in Littlehampton
- Kitchen installation in Horsham
- Kitchen installation in Haywards Heath
- Kitchen installation in Chichester
- Kitchen installation in Burgess Hill
- Kitchen installation in East Grinstead
- Kitchen installation in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Kitchen installation in Lancing
- Kitchen installation in Midhurst