Kitchen strip-out and removal · Scotland
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Glasgow
Our kitchen strip-out and removal work covers the whole of Glasgow, and we also work in neighbouring Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
Is kitchen strip-out and removal right for your Glasgow kitchen?
People clearing a house in Glasgow 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.
If a leak has ruined the base units in your Glasgow kitchen, a careful strip-out lets the floor and walls dry out and be checked before anything new goes in.
What does kitchen strip-out and removal in Glasgow include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Glasgow covers:
- 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
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
- Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Glasgow?
As a starting point for Glasgow, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. For Edinburgh and Glasgow, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire | £200–£510 |
| Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician | £310–£710 |
| Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster | £510–£1,200 |
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 across Glasgow
You will find sandstone tenement flats, Victorian terraces and villas, four-in-a-block flats and post-war high-rise flats throughout Glasgow. Tenement flats often have a kitchen off the hall, sometimes with an old bed recess, while four-in-a-block flats tend to have a narrow galley at the back.
Glasgow's mains water is soft, much of it from Loch Katrine, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps and boiling water taps stay cleaner. Tenement closes and common stairs mean carrying units by hand, often to upper floors, and permit parking near the door may need arranging for delivery day.
Tenement kitchens often have high ceilings and a former bed recess, which can take tall units, a fridge freezer or a small dining nook. Four-in-a-block flats and ex-council houses more often need a full refit with new wiring, better storage and a more practical layout.
Rules for kitchen strip-out and removal in Glasgow
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.
Many of the city's tenement streets, including much of the West End, are conservation areas, so a new external vent may need consent, and common walls involve neighbours.
Before you start
- Check where a skip can go; one on the road usually needs a council permit, which the skip firm normally arranges.
- Line up the new kitchen soon after the strip-out, as the room stays without a cooker or sink until the services are reconnected.
- If the house was built before 2000, consider an asbestos survey first; textured ceilings, old floor tiles and boiler cupboard boards can contain it.
- Decide what is being kept, such as a working oven or units for a garage, and label it clearly before the strip-out day.
- Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Glasgow home quickly.
- 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.
Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Glasgow
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Glasgow?
For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £200 to £510 including VAT in Glasgow. That reflects typical costs in Edinburgh and Glasgow; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of Glasgow?
Yes. We carry out kitchen strip-out and removal across Glasgow. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.