Kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley

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

In a flat in Crawley, removing a kitchen means planning the route out through shared stairs or lifts, protecting common areas and keeping to the building's working hours.

Some Crawley 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. We cover all of Crawley, including the RH11 and RH77 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across West Sussex.

What does kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley include?

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

Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
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
Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected

Guide prices for kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley

Typical kitchen strip-out and removal prices for homes in Crawley, 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.

Guide prices for kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley
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%.

Kitchens in homes around Crawley

In and around Crawley, homes range across 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows. 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.

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

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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Practical advice for Crawley homeowners

If a skip will need to sit on the road outside your Crawley home, speak to the skip firm early, as a permit usually has to be arranged first.
Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Crawley home quickly.
Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in West Sussex, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
Decide what is being kept, such as a working oven or units for a garage, and label it clearly before the strip-out day.

Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley

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

For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £230 to £580 including VAT in Crawley. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Crawley do you work in?

All of them. Our West Sussex coverage takes in the whole of Crawley, including the RH11 and RH77 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Horley. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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