Kitchen strip-out and removal in Craigavon

Who usually needs kitchen strip-out and removal in Craigavon?

If your Craigavon 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.

People clearing a house in County Armagh before a refurbishment, sale or letting often need the kitchen removed quickly, with services made safe so the property is left in a sound state. Kitchens in every part of Craigavon are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in County Armagh.

What is included in the work?

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

Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
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
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

Kitchen strip-out and removal prices in Craigavon

Typical kitchen strip-out and removal prices for homes in Craigavon, including VAT and adjusted for Northern Ireland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs across Northern Ireland tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.

Kitchen strip-out and removal prices in Craigavon
Typical project	Guide price
Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire	£180–£440
Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician	£260–£620
Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster	£440–£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 Craigavon?

Across County Armagh you will often find Georgian townhouses, red-brick terraces, new town houses and rural bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Georgian houses in Armagh often have kitchens in former back rooms, while new-town houses in Craigavon and rural bungalows tend to have compact rectangular kitchens.

Country lanes and farm entrances can be tight for delivery lorries, and older terraced streets may have limited parking, so delivery is planned ahead. Hardness in County Armagh depends on the source, from soft to moderately hard, so check with your water supplier before choosing a filter.

Do you need approval for kitchen strip-out and removal in Craigavon?

In Northern Ireland, removing a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application. A Gas Safe registered engineer must disconnect and cap any gas supply, and circuits should be made safe and tested to BS 7671. A skip on a public road needs a licence from the roads authority, which the skip firm normally arranges, and waste should go with a carrier registered with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Armagh's Georgian centre is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so new external vents or changes to historic features there may need consent first.

Worth knowing before the fit

Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Craigavon home quickly.
Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in County Armagh, 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.
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 Craigavon

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

Guide prices in Craigavon are about £180 to £440 including VAT for removing and disposing of an old kitchen. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Can you measure up in Craigavon before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Craigavon. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

What happens if asbestos is found during a kitchen strip-out?

Work in that area stops. Homes built before 2000 may contain asbestos in textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles, some boiler cupboard boards and the bitumen pads under old steel sinks. Suspect material is sampled and tested by a specialist, and if it does contain asbestos it is removed by a specialist contractor under the asbestos regulations before the strip-out carries on.

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.

Kitchen strip-out and removal near Craigavon

The same service is available a short drive from Craigavon, including: