Kitchen strip-out and removal in Dungannon

Thinking about kitchen strip-out and removal in Dungannon?

Homeowners in Dungannon 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.

Some Dungannon 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. Our County Tyrone coverage reaches every part of Dungannon (BT70 and BT71) and out towards Cookstown.

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

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
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

Guide prices for kitchen strip-out and removal in Dungannon

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Northern Ireland. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in Northern Ireland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

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

House types around Dungannon and what they mean for a kitchen

The housing mix across County Tyrone includes rural bungalows, farmhouses, red-brick terraces and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Rural bungalows often have a long kitchen-dining room at the back, while terraced houses in Omagh and Strabane tend to have a narrow kitchen in the return.

Hardness varies across County Tyrone depending on the source, and some rural homes use private supplies, so check before choosing a filter or boiling water tap. Farm lanes, long drives and narrow country roads can limit delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and delivery times are planned at the survey.

Regulations for kitchen work in Dungannon

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.

A kitchen fit itself needs no planning permission, but listed buildings and homes in conservation areas in older town centres may need consent for new external vents.

Tips before you start

Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Dungannon home quickly.
Let neighbours in your Dungannon terrace or block know when the strip-out is booked; it is a noisy day, and a van or skip may need parking space.
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.
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 Dungannon

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

Guide prices in Dungannon 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.

Do you work near Dungannon as well?

Yes. As well as Dungannon itself, we cover the rest of County Tyrone and nearby towns such as Cookstown and Armagh. 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.

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 in neighbouring towns

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