Kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg

What prompts kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg?

Some Bonnyrigg households are fitting a new kitchen themselves and want the heavy, messy part done by others, with gas capped and circuits made safe before they begin.

If your Bonnyrigg home was built before 2000, it may contain asbestos in textured ceilings, old floor tiles or under an old steel sink, so a planned strip-out matters more than speed. Homes right across Bonnyrigg are covered, as are nearby places such as Musselburgh, Penicuik and the villages in between.

What does the job involve?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Bonnyrigg covers:

Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house

What should you budget for kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg?

As a starting point for Bonnyrigg, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Scotland. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

What should you budget for kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg?
Typical project	Guide price
Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire	£190–£470
Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician	£280–£660
Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster	£470–£1,100

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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Bonnyrigg?

The housing mix across the Lothians includes former mining village terraces, stone cottages, new town houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Livingston's new-town houses often have a compact L-shaped kitchen, while older stone cottages and mining-village terraces tend to have a small kitchen at the back.

New-build estates usually have good access for vans, while older village streets and terraced rows can have tight parking close to the front door. Homes across the Lothians generally get soft mains water, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Bonnyrigg

In Scotland, taking out a kitchen does not need a building warrant, though a listed building may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. Gas must be disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and circuits made safe to BS 7671. A skip on a public road needs a permit from the council, usually arranged by the skip firm, and waste should go with a carrier registered with SEPA.

Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns such as Musselburgh and Linlithgow may need consent for new vents, and flat owners may need neighbours' agreement.

Tips before you start

Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in the Lothians, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
If you plan to sell or reuse appliances or units, say so at the survey so they are removed carefully and set aside rather than broken up.
Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Bonnyrigg home quickly.
Line up the new kitchen soon after the strip-out, as the room stays without a cooker or sink until the services are reconnected.

Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg

How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Bonnyrigg?

Kitchen strip-out and removal in Bonnyrigg typically costs £190 to £470 including VAT for removing and disposing of an old kitchen, based on prices in Scotland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you work near Bonnyrigg as well?

Yes. As well as Bonnyrigg itself, we cover the rest of the Lothians and nearby towns such as Musselburgh and Penicuik. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

Do I need a skip for a kitchen strip-out?

Not always. A small kitchen can often go in a van in one or two trips, while a larger strip-out with tiles and plaster usually needs a skip. A skip on your drive needs no permit, but one on the road usually needs a permit from the council or roads authority, which the skip firm normally arranges. We agree the method at the survey.

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.

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

We also carry out kitchen strip-out and removal in these towns near Bonnyrigg: