Kitchen strip-out and removal · West Sussex
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing
From the survey to handover, kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Thinking about kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing?
Some Lancing 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 a leak has ruined the base units in your Lancing kitchen, a careful strip-out lets the floor and walls dry out and be checked before anything new goes in. Our West Sussex coverage reaches every part of Lancing (BN15) and out towards Shoreham-by-Sea.
What does kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Lancing covers:
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
- Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
- Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Lancing?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South East, and are firmed up once we have seen your Lancing kitchen. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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%.
House types around Lancing and what they mean for a kitchen
In and around Lancing, 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.
What rules apply to kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing?
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.
Getting the most from your kitchen strip-out and removal
- Empty every cupboard, the fridge and the freezer the day before the strip-out, and defrost the freezer so it can be carried out without leaking.
- Let neighbours in your Lancing 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 Lancing 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.
- 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 Lancing
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Lancing?
Guide prices in Lancing are about £230 to £580 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 Lancing do you work in?
All of them. Our West Sussex coverage takes in the whole of Lancing, including the BN15 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Shoreham-by-Sea. 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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
Close to Lancing? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Worthing
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Portslade
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Hove
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Brighton
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Littlehampton
- Kitchen strip-out and removal across West Sussex