Kitchen strip-out and removal · Hampshire
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke
Need kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
Thinking about kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke?
Homeowners in Basingstoke often book a strip-out on its own when a builder or another fitter is handling the new kitchen but nobody has planned how the old one comes out safely.
In a flat in Basingstoke, removing a kitchen means planning the route out through shared stairs or lifts, protecting common areas and keeping to the building's working hours. We work throughout Basingstoke (RG21) and across the wider Hampshire area.
What we cover for kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke
Here is what usually goes into kitchen strip-out and removal, adjusted to your Basingstoke kitchen after we have measured it:
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
- Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
- Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Basingstoke?
Typical kitchen strip-out and removal prices for homes in Basingstoke, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire | £230–£580 |
| Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician | £340–£800 |
| Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster | £580–£1,400 |
Guide ranges include labour, protection, waste removal or skip hire and, where listed, making services safe; asbestos testing or removal and replastering are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Local homes and their kitchens
The housing mix across Hampshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Basingstoke
Removing a kitchen needs no planning permission in England, but a listed home may need listed building consent before historic fittings are taken out. Only a Gas Safe registered engineer may disconnect and cap a gas supply, and circuits should be made safe by an electrician to BS 7671. A skip on the road usually needs a council permit, which the skip firm normally arranges, and waste should go with a carrier registered with the Environment Agency.
Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Before you book kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke
- Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in Hampshire, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
- Empty every cupboard, the fridge and the freezer the day before the strip-out, and defrost the freezer so it can be carried out without leaking.
- Let neighbours in your Basingstoke terrace or block know when the strip-out is booked; it is a noisy day, and a van or skip may need parking space.
- If the house was built before 2000, consider an asbestos survey first; textured ceilings, old floor tiles and boiler cupboard boards can contain it.
Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Basingstoke
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Basingstoke?
For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £230 to £580 including VAT in Basingstoke. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Basingstoke?
Yes. We work across Basingstoke, including the RG21 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Alton and Fleet. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Can you strip out a kitchen for another fitter or builder?
Yes. We can take out the old kitchen on its own and leave the room ready, with gas capped, circuits made safe and water isolated, so your builder or fitter starts with a clear space. Tell us at the survey what condition the walls and floor should be left in, because stripping back to bare walls is a bigger job than removing units.
Who disconnects the gas and electrics before a strip-out?
A Gas Safe registered engineer disconnects and caps the gas supply to the hob or cooker, which is a legal requirement everywhere in the UK. An electrician isolates the kitchen circuits and makes the cable ends safe to BS 7671, and the water is turned off and the supplies capped. Only then do the units and appliances come out.
Where does the old kitchen go after it is removed?
Into licensed waste routes. Units, worktops and packaging go by skip or van with a registered waste carrier to permitted sites, and old appliances go for recycling, which matters most for fridges and freezers because their gases need specialist treatment. Anything you want to keep or sell, such as a working oven, is set aside before the strip-out starts.
Also covering nearby towns
The same service is available a short drive from Basingstoke, including:
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Alton
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Fleet
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Thatcham
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Yateley
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Farnham
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Aldershot
- Kitchen strip-out and removal across Hampshire