Kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff

Thinking about kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff?

If your Cardiff 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.

Landlords across South Glamorgan sometimes need a damaged or dated rental kitchen removed between tenancies, so the replacement can be measured accurately from bare walls and fitted quickly. Kitchens in every part of Cardiff are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in South Glamorgan.

What we cover for kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff

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

Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed

Guide prices for kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff

The figures below are guide prices for Cardiff, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Wales. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Wales are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Guide prices for kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff
Typical project	Guide price
Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire	£180–£460
Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician	£280–£640
Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster	£460–£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%.

House types around Cardiff and what they mean for a kitchen

The housing mix across South Glamorgan includes Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas, post-war estate houses and waterfront apartments, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Cardiff's Victorian terraces often have a long galley in the back addition, while Edwardian villas in Penarth may have a separate kitchen and breakfast room.

Much of South Glamorgan has soft to moderately soft water, though some parts are harder, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter. Busy on-street parking in terraced areas and apartment blocks with booked lifts can affect delivery times and how long worktops are carried in.

Regulations for kitchen work in Cardiff

In Wales, a strip-out needs no planning permission, though a listed building may need listed building consent. Gas must be capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer and circuits made safe by an electrician. Disconnection itself is not notifiable, but the new kitchen's electrics usually will be, because extending an existing circuit within a kitchen is notifiable under Part P in Wales. Skips on the road normally need a council permit, and waste should go with a registered carrier.

Listed buildings and conservation areas, including parts of Cardiff and Penarth, may need consent for new vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's consent.

Practical advice for Cardiff homeowners

Measure the hallway and doors on the route out; long worktops and tall larder units sometimes need cutting down to leave the house without damaging walls.
Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Cardiff home quickly.
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.
Leaseholders should check the lease and building rules on working hours, lift use and waste storage before booking a strip-out.

Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Cardiff

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

For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £180 to £460 including VAT in Cardiff. That reflects typical costs in Wales; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Cardiff as well?

Yes. As well as Cardiff itself, we cover the rest of South Glamorgan and nearby towns such as Penarth and Caerphilly. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

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.

Kitchen strip-out and removal near Cardiff

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