Kitchen strip-out and removal in Morden

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

Landlords across Greater London sometimes need a damaged or dated rental kitchen removed between tenancies, so the replacement can be measured accurately from bare walls and fitted quickly.

In a flat in Morden, removing a kitchen means planning the route out through shared stairs or lifts, protecting common areas and keeping to the building's working hours. We cover all of Morden, including the SM4 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.

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

Here is what usually goes into kitchen strip-out and removal, adjusted to your Morden kitchen after we have measured it:

Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order

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

As a starting point for Morden, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Morden?
Typical project	Guide price
Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire	£260–£650
Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician	£390–£910
Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster	£650–£1,600

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

Across Greater London you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Morden

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

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.
Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in Greater London, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
If a skip will need to sit on the road outside your Morden 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 Morden

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

For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £260 to £650 including VAT in Morden. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Morden do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Morden, including the SM4 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Mitcham. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Kitchen strip-out and removal in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Morden, including: