Kitchen strip-out and removal · Hampshire
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Petersfield
Homeowners and landlords in Petersfield can book us for kitchen strip-out and removal: old kitchen removed safely, with gas capped, circuits made safe, water isolated and waste taken away.
What prompts kitchen strip-out and removal in Petersfield?
Homeowners in Petersfield 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.
If your Petersfield 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. Our Hampshire coverage reaches every part of Petersfield (GU31) and out towards Bordon.
What does kitchen strip-out and removal in Petersfield include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Petersfield covers:
- Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
- Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
- Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Petersfield?
Typical kitchen strip-out and removal prices for homes in Petersfield, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Petersfield?
Across Hampshire you will often find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.
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. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Petersfield
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.
Planning ahead
- Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in Hampshire, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
- 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.
- Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Petersfield home quickly.
- 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 Petersfield
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Petersfield?
Guide prices in Petersfield 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.
Do you cover all of Petersfield?
Yes. We work across Petersfield, including the GU31 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Bordon and Midhurst. 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.
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.
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
We also carry out kitchen strip-out and removal in these towns near Petersfield:
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Bordon
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Midhurst
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Waterlooville
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Alton
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Havant
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Emsworth
- Kitchen strip-out and removal across Hampshire