Kitchen strip-out and removal in Fleet

Why do people in Fleet choose kitchen strip-out and removal?

Some Fleet 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.

If your Fleet 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. We work throughout Fleet (GU13, GU51 and GU52) and across the wider Hampshire area.

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

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

Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
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
Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling

What does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Fleet?

As a starting point for Fleet, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Fleet?
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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Fleet?

You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages throughout Hampshire. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.

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

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 within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

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 Fleet home quickly.
Let neighbours in your Fleet 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 a skip will need to sit on the road outside your Fleet home, speak to the skip firm early, as a permit usually has to be arranged first.
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 Fleet

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

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

Do you cover all of Fleet?

Yes. We work across Fleet, including the GU13, GU51 and GU52 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Farnborough and Aldershot. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen strip-out and removal: