Kitchen strip-out and removal · Argyll and Bute
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Dunoon
From the survey to handover, kitchen strip-out and removal in Dunoon is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
What prompts kitchen strip-out and removal in Dunoon?
Some Dunoon 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.
Homeowners in Dunoon 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. Our Argyll and Bute coverage reaches every part of Dunoon (PA23) and out towards Oban.
What we cover for kitchen strip-out and removal in Dunoon
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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
- Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
What does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Dunoon?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Scotland. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| 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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
The housing mix across Argyll and Bute includes Victorian villas, whitewashed cottages, tenement flats and post-war bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian villas in Dunoon and Oban often have a separate scullery and a larger kitchen, while cottages and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Long single-track roads are common, and some mainland addresses are quickest reached by ferry, so delivery dates, vehicle size and worktop lengths need planning around timetables and weather. Soft water is usual across Argyll and Bute, so limescale is rarely a concern, though rural homes on private supplies may need their own filtering.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Dunoon
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.
Parts of Cowal lie within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent.
Before you book kitchen strip-out and removal in Dunoon
- Let neighbours in your Dunoon terrace or block know when the strip-out is booked; it is a noisy day, and a van or skip may need parking space.
- If your Dunoon home was built before 2000, ask whether an asbestos survey makes sense before the strip-out date is fixed, rather than waiting to see what turns up.
- 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.
- 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 Dunoon
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Dunoon?
Guide prices in Dunoon are about £190 to £470 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.
Which parts of Dunoon do you work in?
All of them. Our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in the whole of Dunoon, including the PA23 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Oban. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen strip-out and removal: